Skip to main content

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB ST
$24,840
2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB SLT
$26,545
4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB ST
$27,640
4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB ST
$27,830
2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB 4WD ST
$28,045
4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB SLT
$29,520
4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB SLT
$29,710
2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB 4WD SLT
$29,750
4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB 4WD ST
$30,755
4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB 4WD ST
$30,945
4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB 4WD SLT
$32,635
4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB 4WD SLT
$32,825
$32,825
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT

Showing the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB 4WD SLT

Shop Now

Key specs

Color options

Interior
Dark Slate Gray
Taupe

Packages

  • $2,645

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    See more detail
    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed auto trans
  • $4,805

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • dual zone temp control
    See more detail
    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • dual zone temp control
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr front seats
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
    • steering wheel mounted radio controls
    • overhead console w/trip computer/universal garage door opener
    • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer
    • (7) Infinity speakers
    • elect shift-on-the-fly transfer case
    • sliding rear window
  • $4,805

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed auto trans
    • dual zone temp control
    See more detail
    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed auto trans
    • dual zone temp control
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr front seats
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
    • steering wheel mounted radio controls
    • overhead console w/trip computer/universal garage door opener
    • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer
    • (7) Infinity speakers
    • elect shift-on-the-fly transfer case
    • sliding rear window
  • $4,805

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 48RE 4-speed auto trans
    • dual zone temp control
    See more detail
    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 48RE 4-speed auto trans
    • dual zone temp control
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr front seats
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
    • steering wheel mounted radio controls
    • overhead console w/trip computer/universal garage door opener
    • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer
    • (7) Infinity speakers
    • elect shift-on-the-fly transfer case
    • sliding rear window
  • $2,645

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed auto trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    See more detail
    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed auto trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed manual trans
  • $4,805

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed manual trans
    • dual zone temp control
    See more detail
    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed manual trans
    • dual zone temp control
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr front seats
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
    • steering wheel mounted radio controls
    • overhead console w/trip computer/universal garage door opener
    • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer
    • (7) Infinity speakers
    • elect shift-on-the-fly transfer case
    • sliding rear window
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
  • $4,805

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • dual zone temp control
    See more detail
    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • dual zone temp control
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr front seats
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
    • steering wheel mounted radio controls
    • overhead console w/trip computer/universal garage door opener
    • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer
    • (7) Infinity speakers
    • elect shift-on-the-fly transfer case
    • sliding rear window
  • $2,645

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 48RE 4-speed auto trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    See more detail
    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 48RE 4-speed auto trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
  • $2,645

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    See more detail
    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 48RE 4-speed auto trans
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
  • $2,645

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    See more detail
    • 5.9L I6 HO turbo diesel engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
  • $2,645

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed manual trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    See more detail
    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 5-speed manual trans
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
  • $4,805

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • dual zone temp control
    See more detail
    • 5.7L V8 engine
    • 6-speed manual trans
    • dual zone temp control
    • satin silver instrument panel
    • fog lamps
    • bright grille
    • light group
    • chrome bodyside moldings
    • pwr adjustable pedals
    • leather front 40/20/40 split bench seat
    • 6-way pwr front seats
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat
    • security group
    • leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • center seat cushion storage
    • flat folding load floor storage
    • 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels
    • steering wheel mounted radio controls
    • overhead console w/trip computer/universal garage door opener
    • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer
    • (7) Infinity speakers
    • elect shift-on-the-fly transfer case
    • sliding rear window

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
325 hp
345 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
13.9 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.9 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
5.7L/350
Displacement
345 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
375 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
5-Speed A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
MPG
18.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
61 in
Tailgate Width
75 ft³
Cargo Volume
41 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
6
Passenger Capacity
40 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
67 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
Front Hip Room
40 in
Second Head Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
67 in
Second Shoulder Room
65 in
Second Hip Room
161 in
Wheelbase
250 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
80 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Height, Overall
39 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
36 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
13 in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
51 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Coil
Suspension Type - Front
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Hypoid
Axle Type - Front
Full-floating
Axle Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

LT265/70R17E
Front Tire Size
LT265/70R17E
Rear Tire Size
LT265/70R17E
Spare Tire Size
17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

11,200 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,207 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
8,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,207 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
2,593 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,593 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
17,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,650 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,065 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,414 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,793 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Compare trims

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT

Wondering which trim is right for you?