How much does the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 cost?

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 has a starting MSRP of $22,150, ranging up to $41,350 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ST from $22,150; SLT from $25,435; SXT from $33,730; Laramie from $36,230. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $7,365.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 tow?

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 9,100 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 come in?

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is available in 4 trims (22 total configurations) across Truck (Quad Cab) and Truck (Mega Cab) and Truck (Regular Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2008 Dodge Ram 1500

4 trims · 22 configurations · Truck (Quad Cab), Truck (Mega Cab), Truck (Regular Cab)

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$7,365

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $22,150 – $41,350

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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)

$22,150

Typical monthly

$439/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 trims

ST
8 configurations
MSRP
$22,150 – $32,155
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/19
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
8 configurations
MSRP
$25,435 – $34,865
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/17
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
330 lb-ft
Engine
4.7L V8 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,900 lbs
SXT
2 configurations
MSRP
$33,730 – $36,980
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/19
Horsepower
345 hp
Torque
375 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,800 lbs
Laramie
4 configurations
MSRP
$36,230 – $41,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/19
Horsepower
345 hp
Torque
375 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,600 lbs

Compare 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 trim specifications
Spec	ST8 configurations	SLT8 configurations	SXT2 configurations	Laramie4 configurations
MSRP	$22,150 – $32,155	$25,435 – $34,865	$33,730 – $36,980	$36,230 – $41,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/19	13/17	13/19	13/19
Horsepower	215 hp	310 hp	345 hp	345 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	330 lb-ft	375 lb-ft	375 lb-ft
Engine	3.7L V6 gas	4.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas
Seating	3	3	6	6
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—
Max towing	9,100 lbs	8,900 lbs	8,800 lbs	8,600 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
SXTgas
Laramiegas
Fuel type: STregular unleaded
SLTregular unleaded
SXTregular unleaded
Laramieregular unleaded
Cylinders: STV6
SLTV8
SXTV8
LaramieV8
Displacement: ST3.7 L
SLT4.7 L
SXT5.7 L
Laramie5.7 L
Horsepower: ST215 hp
SLT310 hp
SXT345 hp
Laramie345 hp
Torque: ST235 lb-ft
SLT330 lb-ft
SXT375 lb-ft
Laramie375 lb-ft
Transmission: ST6-speed manual
SLT6-speed manual
SXT5-speed automatic
Laramie5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: STrear wheel drive
SLTrear wheel drive
SXTrear wheel drive
Laramierear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: STTruck (Regular Cab)
SLTTruck (Regular Cab)
SXTTruck (Mega Cab)
LaramieTruck (Quad Cab)
Doors: ST2
SLT2
SXT4
Laramie4
Seating: ST3
SLT3
SXT6
Laramie6
Length: ST207.7 in
SLT207.7 in
SXT247.9 in
Laramie227.7 in
Width: ST79.6 in
SLT79.6 in
SXT80 in
Laramie79.6 in
Height: ST73.6 in
SLT73.8 in
SXT75 in
Laramie74.8 in
Wheelbase: ST120.5 in
SLT120.5 in
SXT160.5 in
Laramie140.5 in
Ground clearance: ST7.4 in
SLT7.4 in
SXT7.4 in
Laramie8.1 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: ST9,100 lbs
SLT8,900 lbs
SXT8,800 lbs
Laramie8,600 lbs
Max payload: ST1,470 lbs
SLT1,530 lbs
SXT2,440 lbs
Laramie1,470 lbs
Curb weight: ST4,551 lbs
SLT4,818 lbs
SXT6,072 lbs
Laramie5,232 lbs
Fuel tank: ST26 gal
SLT26 gal
SXT34 gal
Laramie26 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: ST17
SLT14
SXT15
Laramie15
City MPG: ST16
SLT13
SXT13
Laramie13
Highway MPG: ST19
SLT17
SXT19
Laramie19

Full specifications by trim
Spec	ST	SLT	SXT	Laramie
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	3.7 L	4.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L
Horsepower	215 hp	310 hp	345 hp	345 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	330 lb-ft	375 lb-ft	375 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Mega Cab)	Truck (Quad Cab)
Doors	2	2	4	4
Seating	3	3	6	6
Length	207.7 in	207.7 in	247.9 in	227.7 in
Width	79.6 in	79.6 in	80 in	79.6 in
Height	73.6 in	73.8 in	75 in	74.8 in
Wheelbase	120.5 in	120.5 in	160.5 in	140.5 in
Ground clearance	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in	8.1 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	9,100 lbs	8,900 lbs	8,800 lbs	8,600 lbs
Max payload	1,470 lbs	1,530 lbs	2,440 lbs	1,470 lbs
Curb weight	4,551 lbs	4,818 lbs	6,072 lbs	5,232 lbs
Fuel tank	26 gal	26 gal	34 gal	26 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	14	15	15
City MPG	16	13	13	13
Highway MPG	19	17	19	19