2010 Dodge Ram 3500

2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Price Range: $34,680 - $51,075

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the typical truck is most certainly more agile than the Dodge Ram 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ram 3500's engine is significantly larger than the average truck's. Remember that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The average truck could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Ram 3500 when it comes to torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ram 3500 is tremendously more powerful than the average truck.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Dodge Ram 3500 and the typical truck when it comes to transporting cargo. The Dodge Ram 3500 will most certainly prove handier than the typical truck for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Dodge Ram 3500 is a better choice than the average truck in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or massive pets. The Dodge Ram 3500 outpulls the average truck by a large margin.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Ram 3500 offers a bit more head room than the average truck, there really isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Ram 3500 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average truck does.

Dimensions
The Ram 3500 is tremendously heavier than the average truck. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 3500 than the average truck because of its larger tank. The typical truck and the Dodge Ram 3500 compete for the same parking spaces. The average truck's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more agile feel in daily traffic. However, the Dodge Ram 3500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the average truck to the dealership as the Ram 3500. The average truck is tremendously less expensive than the Ram 3500 when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
Although the basic warranty that comes with the average truck is a little longer than the Ram 3500's, the difference isn't too considerable.