2008 Dodge Ram 1500
4 trims · 22 configurations · Truck (Quad Cab), Truck (Mega Cab), Truck (Regular Cab)
Starting MSRP
$22,150 – $41,350
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 5 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)
$22,150
Typical monthly
$439/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
- $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
| 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
- STgasSLTgasSXTgasLaramiegas
- Fuel type
- STregular unleadedSLTregular unleadedSXTregular unleadedLaramieregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- STV6SLTV8SXTV8LaramieV8
- Displacement
- ST3.7 LSLT4.7 LSXT5.7 LLaramie5.7 L
- Horsepower
- ST215 hpSLT310 hpSXT345 hpLaramie345 hp
- Torque
- ST235 lb-ftSLT330 lb-ftSXT375 lb-ftLaramie375 lb-ft
- Transmission
- ST6-speed manualSLT6-speed manualSXT5-speed automaticLaramie5-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- STrear wheel driveSLTrear wheel driveSXTrear wheel driveLaramierear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- STTruck (Regular Cab)SLTTruck (Regular Cab)SXTTruck (Mega Cab)LaramieTruck (Quad Cab)
- Doors
- ST2SLT2SXT4Laramie4
- Seating
- ST3SLT3SXT6Laramie6
- Length
- ST207.7 inSLT207.7 inSXT247.9 inLaramie227.7 in
- Width
- ST79.6 inSLT79.6 inSXT80 inLaramie79.6 in
- Height
- ST73.6 inSLT73.8 inSXT75 inLaramie74.8 in
- Wheelbase
- ST120.5 inSLT120.5 inSXT160.5 inLaramie140.5 in
- Ground clearance
- ST7.4 inSLT7.4 inSXT7.4 inLaramie8.1 in
Capacity & weight
- Max towing
- ST9,100 lbsSLT8,900 lbsSXT8,800 lbsLaramie8,600 lbs
- Max payload
- ST1,470 lbsSLT1,530 lbsSXT2,440 lbsLaramie1,470 lbs
- Curb weight
- ST4,551 lbsSLT4,818 lbsSXT6,072 lbsLaramie5,232 lbs
- Fuel tank
- ST26 galSLT26 galSXT34 galLaramie26 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- ST17SLT14SXT15Laramie15
- City MPG
- ST16SLT13SXT13Laramie13
- Highway MPG
- ST19SLT17SXT19Laramie19
| 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 |
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 FAQ
- 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.
- 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.