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Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs Dodge Ram 1500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500

Overview

SpecChevrolet Silverado 3500Work TruckDodge Ram 1500ST
Selected trimWork TruckST
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20062010

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Silverado 3500Work TruckDodge Ram 1500ST
MSRP$23,185$20,610 (best)
Lowest listing price$7,365 (best)
Median listing price$7,365 (best)
Highest listing price$7,365 (best)
For sale now01 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Silverado 3500Work TruckDodge Ram 1500ST
Combined MPG16 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG (best)
Highway MPG20 MPG (best)
Fuel tank34 gal (best)26 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Silverado 3500Work TruckDodge Ram 1500ST
Horsepower300 hp (best)215 hp
Torque360 lb-ft (best)235 lb-ft
Engine size6 L (best)3.7 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Silverado 3500Work TruckDodge Ram 1500ST
Seating3 seats3 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity12,000 lbs (best)9,100 lbs
Payload4,658 lbs (best)1,480 lbs
Curb weight4,942 lbs4,545 lbs (best)
Ground clearance10.6 in (best)9 in
Wheelbase133 in (best)120.5 in
Length224.5 in (best)209 in
Width79.7 in (best)79.4 in
Height76.7 in (best)74.6 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Silverado 3500Work TruckDodge Ram 1500ST
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet Silverado 3500Dodge Ram 1500
1

Work Truck

$23,185 MSRP(Currently comparing)

ST

$20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Work Truck

$26,040 MSRP

ST

$20,910 MSRP

3

Work Truck

$26,475 MSRP

ST

$24,665 MSRP

4

Work Truck

$28,035 MSRP

ST

$28,510 MSRP

5

Work Truck

$28,715 MSRP

ST

$25,065 MSRP

6

Work Truck

$26,465 MSRP

ST

$25,365 MSRP

7

Work Truck

$26,710 MSRP

ST

$29,075 MSRP

8

Work Truck

$29,060 MSRP

ST

$31,730 MSRP

9

Work Truck

$29,255 MSRP

SLT

$24,855 MSRP

10

Work Truck

$31,050 MSRP

SLT

$25,155 MSRP

11

Work Truck

$31,495 MSRP

SLT

$28,865 MSRP

12

LS

$24,110 MSRP

SLT

$31,020 MSRP

13

LS

$27,125 MSRP

SLT

$28,425 MSRP

14

LS

$27,500 MSRP

SLT

$28,725 MSRP

15

LS

$29,120 MSRP

SLT

$32,085 MSRP

16

LS

$29,740 MSRP

SLT

$34,240 MSRP

17

LS

$27,545 MSRP

Laramie

$36,880 MSRP

18

LS

$27,740 MSRP

Laramie

$39,035 MSRP

19

LS

$30,140 MSRP

Laramie

$40,495 MSRP

20

LS

$30,280 MSRP

Laramie

$42,650 MSRP

21

LS

$32,140 MSRP

22

LS

$32,520 MSRP

23

LT1

$25,480 MSRP

24

LT1

$28,455 MSRP

25

LT1

$29,025 MSRP

26

LT1

$30,385 MSRP

27

LT1

$31,140 MSRP

28

LT1

$28,730 MSRP

29

LT1

$28,980 MSRP

30

LT1

$31,505 MSRP

31

LT1

$31,710 MSRP

32

LT1

$33,400 MSRP

33

LT1

$33,825 MSRP

34

LT2

$30,895 MSRP

35

LT2

$31,240 MSRP

36

LT2

$33,170 MSRP

37

LT2

$33,330 MSRP

38

LT2

$33,585 MSRP

39

LT2

$34,445 MSRP

40

LT2

$35,855 MSRP

41

LT2

$36,500 MSRP

42

LT3

$32,375 MSRP

43

LT3

$32,720 MSRP

44

LT3

$34,650 MSRP

45

LT3

$34,810 MSRP

46

LT3

$35,065 MSRP

47

LT3

$35,925 MSRP

48

LT3

$37,335 MSRP

49

LT3

$37,980 MSRP

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