Dodge announced today that the all-new 2009 Ram pickup will start at $22,170 for regular cab models, $26,225 for Quad Cab models and $32,530 for Ram Crew 1500 models. Those figures, which include $900 destination, reflect little-to-no increase over 2008 suggested retail prices despite additional equipment.
The new Ram comes at a time when some dealers taking a loss on 2008s just to clear inventory space for 2009s. Still, Dodge says that the new features and added equipment on the 2009 should give it a clear advantage over the 2008. Many exclusive features, like a coil-spring rear suspension, RamBox storage in the bed rails and a luxurious interior on higher-feature models, should set it apart from its competition. Newly standard equipment includes curtain side airbags and four-wheel antilock disc brakes.
Dodge’s new Hemi engine, which puts out 390 horsepower and 407 lb-ft. of torque. Dodge says the 4×2 R/T regular cab will accelerate to 60 miles per hour in under six seconds.
The following is a breakdown of 2008 Ram base prices including $900 destination:
Ram ST regular cab 4×2 6-foot-4-inch box: $22,170
Ram ST regular cab 4×2 8-foot box: $22,470
Ram ST regular cab 4×4 6-foot-4-inch box: $26,625
Ram ST regular cab 4×4 8-foot box: $26,925
Ram ST Quad Cab 4×2: $26,225
Ram ST Quad Cab 4×4:$30,635
Ram SLT regular cab 4×2 6-foot-4-inch box: $26,365
Ram SLT regular cab 4×2 8-foot box: $26,665
Ram SLT regular cab 4×4 6-foot-4-inch box: $29,935
Ram SLT regular cab 4×4 8-foot box: $30,235
Ram SLT Quad Cab 4×2: $30,375
Ram SLT Quad Cab 4×4: $33,595
Ram SLT Ram Crew 1500 4×2: $32,530
Ram SLT Ram Crew 1500 4×4: $35,750
Ram TRX Quad Cab 4×2: $30,920
Ram TRX Quad Cab 4×4: $34,740
Ram TRX Ram Crew 1500 4×2: $33,075
Ram TRX Ram Crew 1500 4×4: $36,895
Ram R/T (Sport) regular cab 4×2 6-foot-4-inch box: $30,265
Ram Sport Quad Cab 4×2: $33,900
Ram Sport Quad Cab 4×4: $37,515
Ram Sport Ram Crew 1500 4×2: $35,955
Ram Sport Ram Crew 1500 4×4: $39,570
Ram Laramie Quad Cab 4×2: $38,770
Ram Laramie Quad Cab 4×4: $41,990
Ram Laramie Ram Crew 1500 4×2: $40,920
Ram Laramie Ram Crew 1500 4×4: $44,140
It remains to be seen if Dodge will offer any special financing on the Ram when it is introduced into the slowest truck market in recent memory.
08/13, 3:20 PM
posted by:
DrFill
Looks like they tweaked the engine to get over Tundra’s 381. It USED to be 380.
I like this truck much more than the new F-150 or Silvy.
DrFill
08/13, 3:40 PM
posted by:
oldman420
Boo-urns, why did gm and now dodge rip off fords flat looking front end. Thumbs up to nissan for being original and making a good truck, these other brands should try a little harder and maybe wouldn’t have to fire so many employees from their truck plants.
08/13, 4:56 PM
posted by:
Jordan
ripping off ford’s flat front end? what the **** are you talking about?
08/13, 5:28 PM
posted by:
oldman420
Going with the flat looking front end with the two teir clear headlights, GM did it too. Ford came out with it and now it’s the new norm. Trust me i don’t like ford but when the came out with their new pickup it’s lke everyone started going with their styling quirks.
08/13, 5:56 PM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
So ****ing ugly.
08/13, 6:48 PM
posted by:
ktulu
fergie is hot
08/13, 7:55 PM
posted by:
stingbutt1
dodge is building nissans rucks next year
08/14, 10:55 AM
posted by:
RaineMan
Wait a minute… $30,000+ for a truck? Are they totally out of their minds? I realise that none of them will ever sell for sticker… but come on. You can have a top-of-the-line Ram or spend just 5k more and get a Corvette. Gimme a break.
08/14, 4:11 PM
posted by:
stingbutt1
you can’t pull a boat with a Corvette
08/14, 4:12 PM
posted by:
stingbutt1
I got to drive a couple of these at training yesterday. They are a big upgrade from the current model especialy on the interior.
08/15, 2:25 AM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Actually, you can pull a boat with a Corvette. I’ve seen it done, although I would never do it myself. The transmission isn’t meant for that kind of stress, and the brakes would have a very hard time. The boat I saw that was being pulled by a Corvette was a ski boat, and it fit only two people. That was just fine, though, because that’s the same amount of people that happened to be in the Corvette.
But just because you CAN doesn’t mean you SHOULD. A truck is meant for hauling and pulling, and a Corvette is not. If you buy a boat, make sure you budget for a truck. Otherwise, you’ll wreck your car, and fixing it won’t be cheap.
Malibu Boats makes a Corvette boat. It’s pretty cool looking, and they even have a Z06 model. I just thought I’d share.