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2016 Ram 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab EcoDiesel 4X4. Bought from Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge City of McKinney in McKinney,Texas. Sales rep was Tamadge. I traded in a 2012 F150 5.0 v8, Lone Star with about 80k miles on it.
Sticker Price: $51,304.00
Paid Price: $
Trade In Price: $

Fuel Economy per the sticker
22 MPG (Combined city/hwy), 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, 4.5 gallons per 100 miles.
Annual fuel cost $2,300
Warranty Coverage
5-Year or 100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.
3-Year or 36,000-mile Basic Limited Warranty.
PARTS CONTENT INFORMATION
For vehicles in this carline:
U.S./Canadian Parts Content: 59%
Major Sources of Foreign Parts
Content:
Mexico: 27% (Note: Parts content does not include final assembly, distribution, or other non-parts costs.)
For this Vehicle:
Final Assembly Point: Warren, Michigan, U.S.A.
Country of Origin:
Engine: Italy
Transmission: Germany


Sticker Base Price $40,860
RAM 1500 SLT CREW CAB 4X4
Exterior Color: Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Exterior Paint
Interior Color: Black / Diesel Gray Interior Colors
Interior: Premium Cloth Bucket Seats
              Full Length Upgraded Floor Console
Engine: 3.0-Liter V6 EcoDiesel Engine
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic 8HP70 Transmission

STANDARD EQUIPMENT (UNLESS REPLACED BY OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
     FUNCTIONAL / SAFTEY FEATURES
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio
Electric Shift-On-The-Fly Transfer Case
Trailer Tow with 4-Pin Connector Wiring
7 Pin Wiring Harness
26-Gallon Fuel Tank
Remote Keyless Entry with All-Secure
Locking Tailgate
Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
Supplemental Side-Curtain Front and Rear Airbags
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Electronic Stability Control
Speed Control
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
     INTERIOR FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Uconnect 5.0
Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
SiriusXM Sat Radio w/ 1-Yr Radio Subscription
For More Information, Call 800-643-2112
6 Speakers
Media Hub (USB, Aux)
Tilt Steering Column
Rotary Shifter

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (May Replace Standard Equipment)
Premium Cloth Bucket Seats                                                                   $250
Full Length Upgraded Floor Console
Lone Star Package 28R                                                                        $2,565
LED Bed Lighting
Uconnect 8.4
Uconnect Access 6-Mo Trial (Registration Req'd)
20-Inch x 8.0-Inch Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels
P275/60R20 BSW All Season Tires
Class IV Receiver Hitch
Fog Lamps
Dual Rear Exhaust with Bright Tips
Cloth 40 / 20 / 40 Premium Bench Seat
Power 10-Way Driver Seat
Rear 60 / 40 Split Folding Seat
Folding Flat Load Floor Storage
Electric Shift-On-Demand Transfer Case
Navigation-Capable
7-Inch Multi-View Cluster
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Power Heated Mirrors with Power Fold-Away
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror
Exterior Mirrors with Courtesy Lamps
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/Microphone
Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
ParkView Rear Back-up Camera
Overhead Console with Garage Door Opener
115-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet
ParkSense Front / Rear Park Assist System
Media Hub (SD, USB, Aux)
Remote Start System (N/A Manual Transmission)
Security Alarm
Front and Rear Rubber Floor Mats                                                                                      $95
8-Speed Automatic 8Hp70 Transmission                                                                        $500
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle                                                                                       $370
3.0-Liter V6 EcoDiesel Engine                                                                                       $4,270
800-Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Maximum Duty Engine Cooling
Selective Catalytic Reduction (UREA-DEF)
3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
Uconnect 8.4 NAV
GPS Navigation
SiriusXM Traffic / 5-Yr Traffic Subscription
SiriusXM Travel Link 5-Yr Travel Link Subscription

DESTINATION CHARGE                                                                                                $1,195

TOTAL PRICE:                                                                                                               $50,705

DEALER ADDED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Window Tint (Lifetime warranty against material defects)
Crystal Fusion (Windshield protection Program, technology that molecularly fuses with windshield to form a hydrphobic barrier for maximum protection)
Wheel Locks (Locking style lug nuts protect againt theft)
TOTAL INSTALLED DEALER OPTIONS                                                                            $599

TOTAL PRICE*   (Does not include state and local taxes... if any)                      $51,304

5/11/2016 - Review - Bought truck new from Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge City of McKinney in McKinney,Texas

2016 Ram 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab EcoDiesel 4X4 at the dealer

6/8/2016 - Review - I added a Tri-Fold Tonneau Bed Cover ($179.00) that I ordered on Amazon.com. Even with a strong rain it seems to be keeping the bed dry. Granted a pressure car wash did get water inside the bed.

I will add picture descriptions as soon as I add some pictures.
I will add picture descriptions as soon as I add some pictures.

6/16/2016 - Review - Currently 7000 miles and averaging 22.9 mpg with mix city and highway miles. This truck does take the Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF) and it seem to drink through it pretty quick for the first few tanks of fuel, but at 7000 miles it seems to have slowed down on how much it uses.

I will add picture descriptions as soon as I add some pictures.
I will add picture descriptions as soon as I add some pictures.