2006 Dodge Ram 1500
4 trims · 30 configurations · Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Quad Cab), Truck (Mega Cab)
Starting MSRP
$21,150 – $51,810
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 9 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
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)
$21,150
Typical monthly
$419/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
- $21,150 – $29,685
- 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
- 9,100 lbs
SLT
10 configurations
- MSRP
- $24,250 – $35,280
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 13/17
- Horsepower
- 235 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4.7L V8 gas
- Seating
- 3
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 9,100 lbs
Laramie
10 configurations
- MSRP
- $29,320 – $40,375
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 13/17
- Horsepower
- 235 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4.7L V8 gas
- Seating
- 3
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 9,050 lbs
SRT-10
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $47,605 – $51,810
- 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)
- —
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | ST8 configurations | SLT10 configurations | Laramie10 configurations | SRT-102 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21,150 – $29,685 | $24,250 – $35,280 | $29,320 – $40,375 | $47,605 – $51,810 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 14/20 | 13/17 | 13/17 | 9/14 |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 235 hp | 235 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 gas | 4.7L V8 gas | 4.7L V8 gas | 8.3L V10 gas |
| Seating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — | — | — | — |
| Max towing | 9,100 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 9,050 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
- STgasSLTgasLaramiegasSRT-10gas
- Fuel type
- STregular unleadedSLTregular unleadedLaramieregular unleadedSRT-10premium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- STV6SLTV8LaramieV8SRT-10V10
- Displacement
- ST3.7 LSLT4.7 LLaramie4.7 LSRT-108.3 L
- Horsepower
- ST215 hpSLT235 hpLaramie235 hpSRT-10500 hp
- Torque
- ST235 lb-ftSLT300 lb-ftLaramie300 lb-ftSRT-10525 lb-ft
- Transmission
- ST6-speed manualSLT6-speed manualLaramie5-speed automaticSRT-106-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- STrear wheel driveSLTrear wheel driveLaramierear wheel driveSRT-10rear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- STTruck (Regular Cab)SLTTruck (Regular Cab)LaramieTruck (Regular Cab)SRT-10Truck (Regular Cab)
- Doors
- ST2SLT2Laramie2SRT-102
- Seating
- ST3SLT3Laramie3SRT-102
- Length
- ST207.7 inSLT207.7 inLaramie207.7 inSRT-10211.6 in
- Width
- ST79.6 inSLT79.6 inLaramie79.6 inSRT-1079.9 in
- Height
- ST73.8 inSLT73.8 inLaramie74.5 inSRT-1073.9 in
- Wheelbase
- ST120.5 inSLT120.5 inLaramie120.5 inSRT-10120.5 in
- Ground clearance
- ST7.4 inSLT7.4 inLaramie8.1 inSRT-10—
Capacity & weight
- Max towing
- ST9,100 lbsSLT9,100 lbsLaramie9,050 lbsSRT-10—
- Max payload
- ST1,810 lbsSLT1,720 lbsLaramie1,440 lbsSRT-101,131 lbs
- Curb weight
- ST4,560 lbsSLT4,633 lbsLaramie4,719 lbsSRT-105,150 lbs
- Fuel tank
- ST26 galSLT26 galLaramie26 galSRT-1026 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- ST16SLT14Laramie14SRT-1010
- City MPG
- ST14SLT13Laramie13SRT-109
- Highway MPG
- ST20SLT17Laramie17SRT-1014
| Spec | ST | SLT | Laramie | SRT-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 | V8 | V10 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L | 4.7 L | 4.7 L | 8.3 L |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 235 hp | 235 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Length | 207.7 in | 207.7 in | 207.7 in | 211.6 in |
| Width | 79.6 in | 79.6 in | 79.6 in | 79.9 in |
| Height | 73.8 in | 73.8 in | 74.5 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 120.5 in | 120.5 in | 120.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 7.4 in | 8.1 in | — |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Max towing | 9,100 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 9,050 lbs | — |
| Max payload | 1,810 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 1,440 lbs | 1,131 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,560 lbs | 4,633 lbs | 4,719 lbs | 5,150 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal | 26 gal | 26 gal | 26 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| City MPG | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| Highway MPG | 20 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 FAQ
- How much does the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 cost?
- The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 has a starting MSRP of $21,150, ranging up to $51,810 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ST from $21,150; SLT from $24,250; Laramie from $29,320; SRT-10 from $47,605.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
- The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 achieves up to 16 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much can the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 tow?
- The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 9,100 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- How many trims does the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 come in?
- The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 is available in 4 trims (30 total configurations) across Truck (Regular Cab) and Truck (Quad Cab) and Truck (Mega Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.