Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs. Dodge Ram 3500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and Dodge Ram 3500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and the Dodge Ram 3500.
In comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 3500's and the Dodge Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Dodge Ram 3500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500's and the Dodge Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ranges from $13,791 to $39,595 while a used 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 is priced between $13,961 to $36,226.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Dodge Ram 3500 base engine makes 330 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Dodge Ram 3500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 offers a bed length of 97.6 inches, and the Dodge Ram 3500 offers bed lengths of 75.9, 76.3, 98.3 inches.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24060
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
25554
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22700 - 30620
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
25554
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22700 - 30620
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26268
Price Range:
13791 - 39595
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18998
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
11554 - 26268
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
161016
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23089
Price Range:
13961 - 36226
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18998
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
11554 - 26268
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
200264
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Ram 3500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9086427590023135
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 6.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.9071284008398095
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 6.2
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Rankings
Not yet available
Dodge Ram 3500 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
75.9 inches, 76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Trim Levels
LS, LT1, LT2, LT3, Work Truck
Dodge Ram 3500 Trim Levels
Laramie, SLT, ST
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
360 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
12000 lbs
Max Payload:
4658 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
330 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
375 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
10850 lbs
Max Payload:
4990 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
67 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4942 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
224.5 inches
Wheelbase:
133 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6007 lbs
Width:
96 inches
Height:
74.7 inches
Length:
229.7 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT265/75R16E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT235/80R17E
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
Blue
Patriot Blue Pearlcoat
Red
Flame Red Clearcoat / Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Bright White Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan cloth / Tan premium cloth / Tan vinyl
Gray
Dark Charcoal cloth / Dark Charcoal premium cloth / Dark Charcoal vinyl
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
