2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $25,254 | $25,938 | $25,988 | $26,255 | $26,392 | $26,490 | $26,812 | $26,815 | $27,075 | $27,499 | $28,097 | $28,584 | $30,192 | $31,388 | $31,497 | $31,662 | ||
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | 350 @ 3000 RPM | ||
| Torque | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 800 lb-ft | 800 lb-ft | 800 lb-ft | 800 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 16,650 lbs | 20,650 lbs | 16,750 lbs | 19,350 lbs | 20,950 lbs | 16,650 lbs | 20,650 lbs | 16,650 lbs | 20,650 lbs | 16,450 lbs | 16,650 lbs | 16,600 lbs | 16,550 lbs | 16,550 lbs | 19,050 lbs | 19,050 lbs | ||
| Payload | 2,860 pounds | 4,590 pounds | 2,930 pounds | 4,310 pounds | 4,640 pounds | 2,860 pounds | 4,590 pounds | 2,860 pounds | 4,590 pounds | 2,650 pounds | 2,860 pounds | 2,780 pounds | 2,800 pounds | 2,800 pounds | 4,330 pounds | 4,330 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | ||
| Curb Weight | 7,241 pounds | 7,708 pounds | 7,169 pounds | 7,986 pounds | 7,663 pounds | 7,241 pounds | 7,708 pounds | 7,241 pounds | 7,708 pounds | 7,454 pounds | 7,241 pounds | 7,323 pounds | 7,302 pounds | 7,302 pounds | 7,965 pounds | 7,965 pounds |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 650 @ 3000 RPM | 800 @ 3000 RPM | 800 @ 3000 RPM | 800 @ 3000 RPM | 800 @ 3000 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6.33 feet | 8 feet | 6.33 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.33 feet | 8 feet | 6.33 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.33 feet | 6.33 feet | 6.33 feet | 6.33 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 7241 pounds | 7708 pounds | 7169 pounds | 7986 pounds | 7663 pounds | 7241 pounds | 7708 pounds | 7241 pounds | 7708 pounds | 7454 pounds | 7241 pounds | 7323 pounds | 7302 pounds | 7302 pounds | 7965 pounds | 7965 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.8 inches | 7.6 inches | 7.8 inches | 7.6 inches | 7.6 inches | 7.8 inches | 7.6 inches | 7.8 inches | 7.6 inches | 7.7 inches | 7.8 inches | 7.8 inches | 7.8 inches | 7.8 inches | 7.6 inches | 7.6 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 237.4 inches | 259.4 inches | 237.4 inches | 259.4 inches | 259.4 inches | 237.4 inches | 259.4 inches | 237.4 inches | 259.4 inches | 259.4 inches | 237.4 inches | 237.4 inches | 237.4 inches | 237.4 inches | 259.4 inches | 259.4 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 2860 pounds | 4590 pounds | 2930 pounds | 4310 pounds | 4640 pounds | 2860 pounds | 4590 pounds | 2860 pounds | 4590 pounds | 2650 pounds | 2860 pounds | 2780 pounds | 2800 pounds | 2800 pounds | 4330 pounds | 4330 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 57 feet | 74 feet | 57 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 57 feet | 74 feet | 57 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 57 feet | 57 feet | 58 feet | 57 feet | 75 feet | 74 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 43.9 feet | 49.2 feet | 43.9 feet | 49.2 feet | 49.2 feet | 43.9 feet | 49.2 feet | 43.9 feet | 49.2 feet | 49.2 feet | 43.9 feet | 43.9 feet | 43.9 feet | 43.9 feet | 49.2 feet | 49.2 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 148.9 inches | 168.9 inches | 148.9 inches | 168.9 inches | 168.9 inches | 148.9 inches | 168.9 inches | 148.9 inches | 168.9 inches | 168.9 inches | 148.9 inches | 148.9 inches | 148.9 inches | 148.9 inches | 168.9 inches | 168.9 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches | 79.1 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2012 3500 Crew Cab trims have turbo engines: Big Horn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft with a 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L, SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with a 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L, etc.
Is the Ram 3500 Crew Cab underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. All 2012 3500 Crew Cab trim variations have 350 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2012 3500 Crew Cab have?
All 2012 3500 Crew Cab trim variations have 350 horsepower.
All 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Trims and Styles
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