2005 Dodge Ram 1500
3 trims · 18 configurations · Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Quad Cab)
Starting MSRP
$20,555 – $50,810
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Dodge Ram 1500? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
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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 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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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
- —
| 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
- STgasSLTgasSRT-10gas
- Fuel type
- STregular unleadedSLTregular unleadedSRT-10premium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- STV6SLTV8SRT-10V10
- Displacement
- ST3.7 LSLT4.7 LSRT-108.3 L
- Horsepower
- ST215 hpSLT240 hpSRT-10500 hp
- Torque
- ST235 lb-ftSLT300 lb-ftSRT-10525 lb-ft
- Transmission
- ST6-speed manualSLT6-speed manualSRT-106-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- STrear wheel driveSLTrear wheel driveSRT-10rear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- STTruck (Regular Cab)SLTTruck (Regular Cab)SRT-10Truck (Regular Cab)
- Doors
- ST2SLT2SRT-102
- Seating
- ST3SLT3SRT-102
- Length
- ST207.7 inSLT207.7 inSRT-10203.1 in
- Width
- ST79.9 inSLT79.9 inSRT-1079.9 in
- Height
- ST74.4 inSLT74.4 inSRT-1074.4 in
- Wheelbase
- ST120.5 inSLT120.5 inSRT-10120.5 in
- Ground clearance
- ST8.1 inSLT8.1 inSRT-10—
Capacity & weight
- Max cargo capacity
- ST—SLT—SRT-1057.7 cu ft
- Max towing
- ST8,650 lbsSLT8,650 lbsSRT-10—
- Max payload
- ST1,830 lbsSLT1,780 lbsSRT-101,350 lbs
- Curb weight
- ST4,516 lbsSLT4,572 lbsSRT-105,100 lbs
- Fuel tank
- ST26 galSLT26 galSRT-1026 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- ST16SLT14SRT-1010
- City MPG
- ST14SLT13SRT-109
- Highway MPG
- ST20SLT17SRT-1014
| 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 |
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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 FAQ
- 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.
- 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.