Ram 1500 vs Ram Dakota

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

Vehicles

2027 Ram 1500

Trim

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2011 Ram Dakota

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Overview

Spec	Ram 1500Express	Ram DakotaST
Selected trim	Express	ST
Body style	Truck (Quad Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2027	2011

Pricing & market

Spec	Ram 1500Express	Ram DakotaST
MSRP	$42,375	$23,210 (best)
Lowest listing price	$0 (best)	—
Median listing price	$54,338 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$85,375 (best)	—
For sale now	46 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Ram 1500Express	Ram DakotaST
Combined MPG	22 MPG (best)	17 MPG
City MPG	20 MPG (best)	15 MPG
Highway MPG	25 MPG (best)	20 MPG
Fuel tank	26 gal (best)	22 gal

Performance

Spec	Ram 1500Express	Ram DakotaST
Horsepower	305 hp (best)	210 hp
Torque	269 lb-ft (best)	235 lb-ft
Engine size	3.6 L	3.7 L (best)
Cylinders	V6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Ram 1500Express	Ram DakotaST
Seating	6 seats (best)	4 seats
Doors	4	4
Towing capacity	7,660 lbs (best)	7,250 lbs
Payload	2,365 lbs (best)	1,810 lbs
Curb weight	4,836 lbs	4,200 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	7.9 in (best)
Wheelbase	141 in (best)	131.3 in
Length	229 in (best)	218.5 in
Width	82 in (best)	71.7 in
Height	78 in (best)	68.6 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Ram 1500Express	Ram DakotaST
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None 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.

Trim	Ram 1500	Ram Dakota
1	Express $42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing)	ST $23,210 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Express $45,125 MSRP	ST $27,460 MSRP
3	Express $48,265 MSRP	BigHorn $24,085 MSRP
4	Express $45,775 MSRP	BigHorn $26,780 MSRP
5	Express $48,525 MSRP	BigHorn $28,335 MSRP
6	Express $51,665 MSRP	BigHorn $29,730 MSRP
7	Tradesman $42,375 MSRP	LoneStar $24,085 MSRP
8	Tradesman $45,125 MSRP	LoneStar $26,780 MSRP
9	Tradesman $48,265 MSRP	LoneStar $28,335 MSRP
10	Tradesman $45,775 MSRP	LoneStar $29,730 MSRP
11	Tradesman $48,525 MSRP	ST Fleet $25,760 MSRP
12	Tradesman $51,665 MSRP	ST Fleet $28,710 MSRP
13	Big Horn $47,630 MSRP	Laramie $30,635 MSRP
14	Big Horn $50,380 MSRP	Laramie $33,635 MSRP
15	Big Horn $53,520 MSRP	TRX Fleet $31,820 MSRP
16	Big Horn $51,030 MSRP	—
17	Big Horn $53,780 MSRP	—
18	Big Horn $56,920 MSRP	—
19	Lone Star $47,630 MSRP	—
20	Lone Star $50,380 MSRP	—
21	Lone Star $53,520 MSRP	—
22	Lone Star $51,030 MSRP	—
23	Lone Star $53,780 MSRP	—
24	Lone Star $56,920 MSRP	—
25	Warlock $48,525 MSRP	—
26	Laramie $61,680 MSRP	—
27	Laramie $65,080 MSRP	—
28	Laramie $65,525 MSRP	—
29	Rebel $65,645 MSRP	—
30	RHO $74,995 MSRP	—
31	Limited $76,605 MSRP	—
32	Limited $76,905 MSRP	—
33	Longhorn $76,605 MSRP	—
34	Longhorn $76,905 MSRP	—
35	Tungsten $89,000 MSRP	—