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Year
2012
Make
Ram
Model
3500
Trim
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Crew Cab
- Mega Cab 4WD L6
- Mega Cab RWD L6
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Crew Cab Long
- 4WD L6
- RWD L6
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Crew Cab Short
- 4WD L6
- RWD L6
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Reg Cab
- 4WD L6
- RWD L6
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Ram 3500 Mega Cab
Ram 1500
Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
MSRP
$55,380.00
$29,990.00
$40,735.00
$22,420.00
Destination
$995.00
$995.00
$995.00
$995.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Ram 3500 Mega Cab
Ram 1500
Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
Standard Engine
6.7L 350hp I6
4.7L 310hp V8
5.7L 383hp V8
3.6L 283hp V6
Horsepower
350 @ 3000 RPM
310 @ 5650 RPM
383 @ 5600 RPM
283 @ 6400 RPM
Torque
650 @ 1500 RPM
330 @ 3950 RPM
400 @ 4000 RPM
260 @ 4400 RPM
Valves
4
2
2
4
Displacement (cc)
6690
4701
5654
3605
Bore X Stroke (in.)
4.2 X 4.9
3.7 X 3.4
3.9 X 3.6
3.8 X 3.3
Compression Ratio
17.3:1
9.8:1
9.6:1
10.2:1
Fuel Economy
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Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
City (mpg)
N/A
14
N/A
17
Highway (mpg)
N/A
20
N/A
25
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Ram 1500
Ram 2500 Mega Cab
Ram Cargo Van
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
7617
5099.3
6717.5
4510.7
Wheelbase (in.)
160
140.5
160
121.2
Length (in.)
248.4
229
248.4
202.8
Width (in.)
96.4
79.4
79.1
78.7
Height (in.)
78.3
75.1
78.3
67.9
Track Front (in.)
68.3
68
68.3
65.6
Track Rear (in.)
68.2
67.5
68.2
64.8
Ground Clearance (in.)
7.5
9
7.7
5.6
Interior Dimensions
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Standard Seating
6
6
6
2
Front Headroom (in.)
41
41
41
39.8
Rear Headroom (in.)
40.3
39.9
40.3
N/A
Front Legroom (in.)
41
41
41
40.7
Rear Legroom (in.)
43.3
40.3
43.3
N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
66
66
66
63.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
65.7
65.7
65.7
N/A
Front Hip Room (in.)
63.2
63.2
63.2
58.4
Rear Hip Room (in.)
63.2
63.2
63.2
N/A
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
beam
wishbone
beam
strut
Rear Suspension
beam
beam
beam
torsion
Tires
235/80R17
265/70R17
265/70R17
225/65R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Ram 2500 Mega Cab
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Power Door Locks
Std.
N/A
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
4x4 wheel drive
rear wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
N/A
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Ram 2500 Mega Cab
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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