RAM 1500 vs. RAM 3500
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Highlights
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$42,025
Starting MSRP
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$48,155
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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7,660 lbs
Towing Capacity
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15,590 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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76 in
Bed Length
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98 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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420 hp
305 hp Horsepower
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405 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Best Pickup Truck of 2026
Cars.com Awards
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Cars.com Awards
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Cars.com Awards
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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6
Seating Capacity
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3
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.6 L/220
Displacement
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6.4 L/392
Displacement
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Displacement
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305 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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405 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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269 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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429 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P275/65TR18
Front Tire Size
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LT275/70SR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P275/65TR18
Rear Tire Size
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LT275/70SR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Non-Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Re-Circulating Ball
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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46 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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45 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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6
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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63 in
Front Hip Room
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63 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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66 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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63 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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141 in
Wheelbase
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140 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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229 in
Length, Overall
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232 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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82 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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78 in
Height, Overall
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78 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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40 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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76 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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22 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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Tailgate Width
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62 ft³
Cargo Volume
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75 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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4,836 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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6,072 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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2,747 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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3,431 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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Curb Weight - Front
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2,088 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,640 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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4,835 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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6,071 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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As Spec'd Curb Weight
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2,365 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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4,969 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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As Spec'd Payload
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2,365 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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4,969 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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12,900 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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22,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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7,660 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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15,590 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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766 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,559 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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7,660 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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15,590 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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32 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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7,800 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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12,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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4,835 lbs
Curb Weight
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6,071 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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Total Option Weight
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7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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11,040 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 RAM 1500 or the 2026 RAM 3500?
The 2026 RAM 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 RAM 3500 with 22 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 RAM 1500 or the 2026 RAM 3500?
The 2026 RAM 1500 is cheaper than the 2026 RAM 3500 with a $42,025 starting MSRP versus a $48,155 starting MSRP.
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