Compare 10 trims on the 2012 RAM 1500

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Big Horn (4 styles)

2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn	4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn	4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn	2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$33,220 Starting MSRP	$34,085 Starting MSRP	$36,440 Starting MSRP	$30,865 Starting MSRP
16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG
390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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Express (6 styles)

4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express	2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express	4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express	2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express	2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express	4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express
$33,960 Starting MSRP	$30,740 Starting MSRP	$26,585 Starting MSRP	$22,570 Starting MSRP	$26,695 Starting MSRP	$31,105 Starting MSRP
15 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG
390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
6 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	3 Seating Capacity	3 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity
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Laramie (4 styles)

4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie	2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie	2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie	4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie
$41,660 Starting MSRP	$40,370 Starting MSRP	$38,910 Starting MSRP	$43,515 Starting MSRP
15 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG
390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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Laramie Limited Edition (2 styles)

4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited Edition	2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited Edition
$46,420 Starting MSRP	$43,275 Starting MSRP
15 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG
390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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Laramie Longhorn Edition (2 styles)

2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition	4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition
$43,275 Starting MSRP	$46,420 Starting MSRP
16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG
390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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Lone Star (4 styles)

2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star	2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star	4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star	4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$33,220 Starting MSRP	$30,865 Starting MSRP	$34,085 Starting MSRP	$36,440 Starting MSRP
16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG
390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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Outdoorsman (8 styles)

2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman	4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman	2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman	4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman	4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman	2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman	4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman	2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
$26,650 Starting MSRP	$30,220 Starting MSRP	$26,950 Starting MSRP	$30,520 Starting MSRP	$34,085 Starting MSRP	$33,220 Starting MSRP	$36,440 Starting MSRP	$30,865 Starting MSRP
16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG
315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
2 Seating Capacity	2 Seating Capacity	2 Seating Capacity	2 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity
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R/T (1 style)

2WD Reg Cab 120.5" R/T
$32,135 Starting MSRP
16 combined MPG MPG
390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
2 Seating Capacity
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SLT (8 styles)

4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT	2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT	4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT	2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT	4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT	4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT	2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT	2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT
$30,220 Starting MSRP	$26,650 Starting MSRP	$30,520 Starting MSRP	$26,950 Starting MSRP	$36,440 Starting MSRP	$34,085 Starting MSRP	$30,865 Starting MSRP	$33,220 Starting MSRP
16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG
315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
2 Seating Capacity	2 Seating Capacity	2 Seating Capacity	2 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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ST (8 styles)

4WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST	2WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST	4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST	4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST	2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST	2WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST	4WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST	2WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST
$33,960 Starting MSRP	$30,740 Starting MSRP	$31,105 Starting MSRP	$26,885 Starting MSRP	$22,870 Starting MSRP	$22,570 Starting MSRP	$26,585 Starting MSRP	$26,695 Starting MSRP
16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG
315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	310.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	310.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	310.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
5 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	3 Seating Capacity	3 Seating Capacity	3 Seating Capacity	3 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity
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Sport (5 styles)

4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport	4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport	2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport	4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport	2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport
$35,055 Starting MSRP	$38,850 Starting MSRP	$37,485 Starting MSRP	$40,705 Starting MSRP	$35,630 Starting MSRP
15 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG
390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine	390.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
2 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity
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Tradesman (8 styles)

2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman	4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman	2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman	4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman	2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman	2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman	4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman	4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$22,570 Starting MSRP	$26,585 Starting MSRP	$22,870 Starting MSRP	$26,885 Starting MSRP	$26,695 Starting MSRP	$30,740 Starting MSRP	$31,105 Starting MSRP	$33,960 Starting MSRP
16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	16 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG	15 combined MPG MPG
315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine	315.0-hp, 4.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission	6-Speed A/T Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors	Exterior Colors
3 Seating Capacity	3 Seating Capacity	3 Seating Capacity	3 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity	6 Seating Capacity
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Tradesman HD (1 style)

2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman HD
$28,905 Starting MSRP
16 combined MPG MPG
383.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) Engine
6-Speed A/T Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
Exterior Colors
3 Seating Capacity
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