How much does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 cost?

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 has a starting MSRP of $20,555, ranging up to $50,810 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ST from $20,555; SLT from $23,755; SRT-10 from $45,725. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,365.

What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 achieves up to 16 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 have?

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 offers up to 57.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 tow?

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,650 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 come in?

The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is available in 3 trims (18 total configurations) across Truck (Regular Cab) and Truck (Quad Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2005 Dodge Ram 1500

3 trims · 18 configurations · Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Quad Cab)

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$7,365

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $20,555 – $50,810

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Dodge Ram 1500 for sale

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500
SLT
SILVER
$7,365
243,885 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC

Pricing

How much should you pay for the Dodge Ram 1500? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on ST

Total price (ST MSRP)

$20,555

Typical monthly

$407/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trims

ST
8 configurations
MSRP
$20,555 – $28,940
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/20
Horsepower
215 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,650 lbs
SLT
8 configurations
MSRP
$23,755 – $30,825
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/17
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
300 lb-ft
Engine
4.7L V8 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,650 lbs
SRT-10
2 configurations
MSRP
$45,725 – $50,810
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
9/14
Horsepower
500 hp
Torque
525 lb-ft
Engine
8.3L V10 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
57.7
Max towing
—

Compare 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trim specifications
Spec	ST8 configurations	SLT8 configurations	SRT-102 configurations
MSRP	$20,555 – $28,940	$23,755 – $30,825	$45,725 – $50,810
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	14/20	13/17	9/14
Horsepower	215 hp	240 hp	500 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	300 lb-ft	525 lb-ft
Engine	3.7L V6 gas	4.7L V8 gas	8.3L V10 gas
Seating	3	3	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	57.7
Max towing	8,650 lbs	8,650 lbs	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: STgas
SLTgas
SRT-10gas
Fuel type: STregular unleaded
SLTregular unleaded
SRT-10premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: STV6
SLTV8
SRT-10V10
Displacement: ST3.7 L
SLT4.7 L
SRT-108.3 L
Horsepower: ST215 hp
SLT240 hp
SRT-10500 hp
Torque: ST235 lb-ft
SLT300 lb-ft
SRT-10525 lb-ft
Transmission: ST6-speed manual
SLT6-speed manual
SRT-106-speed manual
Drivetrain: STrear wheel drive
SLTrear wheel drive
SRT-10rear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: STTruck (Regular Cab)
SLTTruck (Regular Cab)
SRT-10Truck (Regular Cab)
Doors: ST2
SLT2
SRT-102
Seating: ST3
SLT3
SRT-102
Length: ST207.7 in
SLT207.7 in
SRT-10203.1 in
Width: ST79.9 in
SLT79.9 in
SRT-1079.9 in
Height: ST74.4 in
SLT74.4 in
SRT-1074.4 in
Wheelbase: ST120.5 in
SLT120.5 in
SRT-10120.5 in
Ground clearance: ST8.1 in
SLT8.1 in
SRT-10—

Capacity & weight

Max cargo capacity: ST—
SLT—
SRT-1057.7 cu ft
Max towing: ST8,650 lbs
SLT8,650 lbs
SRT-10—
Max payload: ST1,830 lbs
SLT1,780 lbs
SRT-101,350 lbs
Curb weight: ST4,516 lbs
SLT4,572 lbs
SRT-105,100 lbs
Fuel tank: ST26 gal
SLT26 gal
SRT-1026 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: ST16
SLT14
SRT-1010
City MPG: ST14
SLT13
SRT-109
Highway MPG: ST20
SLT17
SRT-1014

Full specifications by trim
Spec	ST	SLT	SRT-10
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	V6	V8	V10
Displacement	3.7 L	4.7 L	8.3 L
Horsepower	215 hp	240 hp	500 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	300 lb-ft	525 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)
Doors	2	2	2
Seating	3	3	2
Length	207.7 in	207.7 in	203.1 in
Width	79.9 in	79.9 in	79.9 in
Height	74.4 in	74.4 in	74.4 in
Wheelbase	120.5 in	120.5 in	120.5 in
Ground clearance	8.1 in	8.1 in	—
Capacity & weight
Max cargo capacity	—	—	57.7 cu ft
Max towing	8,650 lbs	8,650 lbs	—
Max payload	1,830 lbs	1,780 lbs	1,350 lbs
Curb weight	4,516 lbs	4,572 lbs	5,100 lbs
Fuel tank	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	16	14	10
City MPG	14	13	9
Highway MPG	20	17	14