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Chevrolet SSR vs Dodge Ram 2500

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

Vehicles

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2010 Dodge Ram 2500

Overview

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 2500ST
Selected trimBaseST
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20062010

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 2500ST
MSRP$39,240$27,215 (best)
Lowest listing price$18,779$9,990 (best)
Median listing price$26,740$18,990 (best)
Highest listing price$35,350$23,599 (best)
For sale now4 (best)3

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 2500ST
Combined MPG15 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG (best)
Highway MPG18 MPG (best)
Fuel tank25 gal35 gal (best)

Performance

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 2500ST
Horsepower395 hp (best)383 hp
Torque400 lb-ft400 lb-ft
Engine size6 L (best)5.7 L
CylindersV8V8

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 2500ST
Seating2 seats3 seats (best)
Doors22
Cargo volume22.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,500 lbs13,450 lbs (best)
Payload1,349 lbs3,160 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,701 lbs (best)5,492 lbs
Ground clearance6.1 in7.4 in (best)
Wheelbase116 in140.5 in (best)
Length191.5 in231 in (best)
Width78.6 in78.9 in (best)
Height63.8 in73.3 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet SSRBaseDodge Ram 2500ST
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side poleNot Rated
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1 (best)4

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 SSRDodge Ram 2500
1

Base

$39,240 MSRP(Currently comparing)

ST

$27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

ST

$30,465 MSRP

3

ST

$30,665 MSRP

4

ST

$30,190 MSRP

5

ST

$33,860 MSRP

6

ST

$34,060 MSRP

7

SLT

$30,360 MSRP

8

SLT

$35,215 MSRP

9

SLT

$35,415 MSRP

10

SLT

$35,915 MSRP

11

SLT

$33,575 MSRP

12

SLT

$38,480 MSRP

13

SLT

$38,680 MSRP

14

SLT

$39,180 MSRP

15

Laramie

$39,290 MSRP

16

Laramie

$39,490 MSRP

17

Laramie

$39,990 MSRP

18

Laramie

$42,450 MSRP

19

Laramie

$42,650 MSRP

20

Laramie

$43,150 MSRP

Live inventory

Chevrolet SSR vs Dodge Ram 2500 FAQ

Which is better: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 Chevrolet SSR vs 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 starts lower at $27,215. Live Chevrolet SSR listings start at $18,779. Live Dodge Ram 2500 listings start at $9,990.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,215).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2006 Chevrolet SSR leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (15).
Which has better horsepower: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2006 Chevrolet SSR leads on horsepower in this comparison (395).
Which has better seats: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 Chevrolet SSR or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,450).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2006 Chevrolet SSR vs 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Dodge Ram 2500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).