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Dodge Durango vs. Ram 1500

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Durango and Ram 1500 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 Dodge Durango and the Ram 1500.

When we compare the Dodge Durango's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and interior volume. The Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Durango's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Ram 1500 is a better car than the Dodge Durango.

Pricing: For a new model, the Dodge Durango's price is between $41,849 and $51,570, with the Ram 1500 priced between $53,665 and $82,009.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Durango loses 49.3 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 loses 42.8 percent of its value. This means the Ram 1500 retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Durango.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Durango is 7.5 out of 10 while the Ram 1500's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Durango being ranked 16 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Ram 1500 being ranked 5 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Durango is 7.7 out of 10. For the Ram 1500 the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Ram 1500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Durango.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Durango’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Durango, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and rear leg room. The Ram 1500, a fullsize truck, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ram 1500 has higher safety ratings than the Dodge Durango, with an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

41849 - 51570

Starting MSRP:

38995

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

39270

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

32190 - 44750

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

53665 - 82009

Starting MSRP:

41025

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

39371

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

36900 - 41260

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

51972

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

50800 - 55009

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

63328

Price Range:

49814 - 74238

Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

61430

Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

55849 - 64780

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

7.6 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Durango

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.8 - 11.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.234

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

12.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

11.3 - 15.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.231



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Dodge Durango Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

1 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

1 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

2 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

4 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

5 / 16

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

6 / 17

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

7 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

7 / 16

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

8 / 17

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

9 / 30

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 30

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

13 / 28

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

14 / 28

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

16 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

16 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

17 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

20 / 32

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 34

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

22 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

22 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

23 / 32

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

25 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

26 / 34

Safest Midsize SUVs

27 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

28 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

30 / 56

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

30 / 32

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

31 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

34 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

35 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

44 / 56

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

46 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

56 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

61 / 67

Ram 1500 Rankings

Full-Size Trucks with the Most Legroom

1 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with the Most Horsepower

2 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Full-Size Trucks

4 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value

4 / 10

Best Full-Size Trucks

5 / 10

Best Full-Size Trucks for Tall People

5 / 10

Safest Full-Size Trucks

5 / 10

Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money

5 / 8

Most Affordable Full-Size Trucks

6 / 8

Best Full-Size Trucks for Towing

7 / 10

Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks

7 / 10

Best Off-road Full-Size Trucks

10 / 10

Most Comfortable Full-Size Trucks

10 / 10

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Cab Types

Not applicable

Available Cab Types

Crew Cab, Extended Cab

Available Bed Length(s)

Not applicable

Available Bed Length(s)

67.4 inches, 76.3 inches

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Dodge Durango Trim Levels

GT, GT HEMI, GT HEMI Plus, GT HEMI Premium, GT Plus, Pursuit, SRT Hellcat

Ram 1500 Trim Levels

Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

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):

4.65 out of 5 Stars

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:

295 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

260 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.061 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Max Payload:

1440 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

305 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

271 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.063 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

7700 lbs

Max Payload:

2360 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

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:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4, AWD

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

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Cargo Space:

17.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

85.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

158.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

66 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

65.7 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

116.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4875 lbs

Width:

85.5 inches

Height:

72.1 inches

Length:

200.8 inches

Wheelbase:

119.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4836 lbs

Width:

81.2 inches

Height:

77.5 inches

Length:

228.4 inches

Wheelbase:

140.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P265/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

275/65R18

Exterior Colors

Black

DB Black Clear Coat

Gray

Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Vapor Grey

Green

Green Machine

Red

Octane Red Pearl Coat

White

White Knuckle Clear Coat

Blue

Not available

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat

Gray

Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat

Green

Canyon Lake / Serrano Green Metallic

Red

Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Molten Red Pearl Coat

White

Bright White Clear Coat

Blue

Forged Blue Metallic / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat

Silver

Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat / Silver Zynith

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Black/Diesel Gray

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