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Dodge Ram 2500 vs Mazda B4000

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

Vehicles

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2010 Dodge Ram 2500

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2009 Mazda B4000

Overview

SpecDodge Ram 2500STMazda B4000B4000
Selected trimSTB4000
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Cab Plus)
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefour wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20102009

Pricing & market

SpecDodge Ram 2500STMazda B4000B4000
MSRP$27,215$22,150 (best)
Lowest listing price$9,990 (best)
Median listing price$18,990 (best)
Highest listing price$23,599 (best)
For sale now3 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecDodge Ram 2500STMazda B4000B4000
Combined MPG16 MPG (best)
City MPG15 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG (best)
Fuel tank35 gal (best)19.5 gal

Performance

SpecDodge Ram 2500STMazda B4000B4000
Horsepower383 hp (best)207 hp
Torque400 lb-ft (best)238 lb-ft
Engine size5.7 L (best)4 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecDodge Ram 2500STMazda B4000B4000
Seating3 seats5 seats (best)
Doors24 (best)
Towing capacity13,450 lbs (best)5,600 lbs
Payload3,160 lbs (best)1,260 lbs
Curb weight5,492 lbs3,662 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.4 in7.9 in (best)
Wheelbase140.5 in (best)125.9 in
Length231 in (best)202.9 in
Width78.9 in (best)70.3 in
Height73.3 in (best)67.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecDodge Ram 2500STMazda B4000B4000
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)4None reported (best)

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.

TrimDodge Ram 2500Mazda B4000
1

ST

$27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing)

B4000

$22,150 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

Dodge Ram 2500 vs Mazda B4000 FAQ

Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2009 Mazda B4000?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 vs 2009 Mazda B4000 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2009 Mazda B4000?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mazda B4000 starts lower at $22,150. Live Dodge Ram 2500 listings start at $9,990.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2009 Mazda B4000?
The 2009 Mazda B4000 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,150).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2009 Mazda B4000?
The 2009 Mazda B4000 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2009 Mazda B4000?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (383).
Which has better seats: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2009 Mazda B4000?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2009 Mazda B4000?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,450).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 vs 2009 Mazda B4000?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Dodge Ram 2500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).