2012
RAM 3500

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  • 2WD Crew Cab 172" WB 60" CA Laramie
    Starts at
    $33,225
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    5,999 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 172" WB 60" CA Laramie
    Starts at
    $36,135
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    5,741 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
    Starts at
    $38,220
    3
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    5,099 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $41,235
    3
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    5,044 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
    Starts at
    $41,320
    3
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,879 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 149" ST
    Starts at
    $41,380
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,249 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 169" ST
    Starts at
    $42,605
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,109 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $44,405
    3
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,824 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 149" ST
    Starts at
    $44,715
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,829 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 149" SLT
    Starts at
    $45,395
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,188 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn
    Starts at
    $45,395
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,188 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman
    Starts at
    $45,395
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,188 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star
    Starts at
    $45,395
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,188 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 169" ST
    Starts at
    $45,940
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,489 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 169" SLT
    Starts at
    $46,620
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,059 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 169" Big Horn
    Starts at
    $46,620
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,059 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 169" Outdoorsman
    Starts at
    $46,620
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,394 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 169" Lone Star
    Starts at
    $46,620
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,059 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $47,075
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,960 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Big Horn
    Starts at
    $47,075
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,960 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Outdoorsman
    Starts at
    $47,075
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,975 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Lone Star
    Starts at
    $47,075
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,960 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 149" SLT
    Starts at
    $48,330
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,768 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn
    Starts at
    $48,330
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,768 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman
    Starts at
    $48,330
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,768 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star
    Starts at
    $48,330
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,768 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 169" SLT
    Starts at
    $49,555
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,439 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 169" Big Horn
    Starts at
    $49,555
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,439 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 169" Outdoorsman
    Starts at
    $49,555
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,774 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 169" Lone Star
    Starts at
    $49,555
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,439 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $50,010
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,540 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Big Horn
    Starts at
    $50,010
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,540 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Outdoorsman
    Starts at
    $50,010
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,555 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Lone Star
    Starts at
    $50,010
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,540 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie
    Starts at
    $51,050
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,129 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie
    Starts at
    $52,275
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,991 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie
    Starts at
    $52,475
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,918 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie
    Starts at
    $53,985
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,709 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie
    Starts at
    $55,210
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,371 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie
    Starts at
    $55,410
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,498 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited
    Starts at
    $55,545
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,113 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn
    Starts at
    $55,545
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,113 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie Limited
    Starts at
    $56,770
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,966 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie Longhorn
    Starts at
    $56,770
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,966 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie Longhorn
    Starts at
    $57,770
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,881 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie Limited
    Starts at
    $57,770
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,881 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited
    Starts at
    $58,480
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,693 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn
    Starts at
    $58,480
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,693 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie Limited
    Starts at
    $59,705
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,345 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 169" Laramie Longhorn
    Starts at
    $59,705
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,345 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie Limited
    Starts at
    $60,705
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,461 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie Longhorn
    Starts at
    $60,705
    6
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,461 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs

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Notable features

Eight different trim levels offered
Single- or dual-rear-wheel configurations
Gas or diesel power
New six-speed automatic transmission with gas V-8

The good & the bad

The good

High-quality interior
6.7-liter diesel engine doesn't require diesel exhaust fluid
Power Wagon off-road model is tough, capable
5.7-liter Hemi V-8

The bad

6.7-liter six-cylinder diesel needs better transmission to leverage all of the torque
6.7-liter diesel performance lags behind Ford and GM diesels
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / less than 70,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 RAM 3500?

The 2012 RAM 3500 is available in 8 trim levels:

  • Big Horn (6 styles)
  • Laramie (8 styles)
  • Laramie Limited (6 styles)
  • Laramie Longhorn (6 styles)
  • Lone Star (6 styles)
  • Outdoorsman (6 styles)
  • SLT (8 styles)
  • ST (6 styles)

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