
Among the domestic brands, the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 has been relegated to third place in the sales race for years.
More recent upgrades from Ford and Chevy have kept their light-duty pickups selling at a ratio that is nearly 2:1 over the Dodge, but the Ram wins over lots of buyers with its style, value, and HEMI power.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is a solid truck due for its 2009 model makeover, but it's good enough that it may be all the truck you need or want. |
Drivers of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid will burn hundreds fewer gallons of gas a year than drivers of standard V-8 trucks. |
The Ford F-150 is a solid truck that is due for its 2009 model makeover, but it’s good enough that it may be all the truck you need or want. |
The 2008 Nissan Titan is a solid choice for guys who don't want to drive Ford, Chevy, Dodge or Toyota. | |
MSRP From | ||||
$22,150 | $19,375 | $17,900 | $24,390 | $22,290 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas V6 |
EPA Class | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | ||||
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck | 2WD Reg Cab 126" XL | 2WD King Cab SWB XE FFV | 2WD Reg 126.8" V6 (GS) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Reg Cab 6.3' Bed | Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside | Reg Cab 6.5' Styleside | King Cab | Reg Cab |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Ford F-150 | 2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Nissan Titan | 2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra |