Starting at $34,050, Dodge's All-new Medium Duty Work Trucks Offer
Dominant Commercial Capability, Durability and Dependability AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continuing its
commercial vehicle conquest, while delivering Ram-tough heritage
and leadership to the Class 4-5 medium-duty truck markets, Dodge
today announced pricing for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and
5500 Chassis Cabs which boast superior commercial capability,
durability and power. The U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail
Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab is
$34,050 and base price for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis
Cab is $36,050. Both include a destination charge of $900. Dodge's
latest heavy-duty work trucks go on sale this fall. "The all-new
2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs are not only
competitively priced, but feature numerous class-leading attributes
and enter the market as the ultimate chassis cabs for business
customers looking for dynamic, capable work-trucks," said Michael
Accavitti, Director - Dodge Brand & SRT Marketing and
Communications. "Filling a white space opportunity for the brand,
these 'big-rig' trucks not only get the job done, but also offer
more power, versatility and capability to the commercial customer
looking for a tough, heavyweight work truck." Instant recognition
and commercial power is immediately conveyed in the all-new 2008
Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs. Delivering maximum uptime,
while showcasing dominant commercial capability, durability and
dependability, both vehicles come standard with the legendary
Cummins 6.7-liter turbo diesel engine and offer a six-speed
automatic or manual transmission with Power Take Off (PTO)
capability. The all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs
come to market in both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive models,
four available cab-axle lengths (60, 84, 105 and 120 inches),
single-rear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel versions, regular cab and
Quad Cab(R) configurations, and three trim lines -- ST, SLT and
Laramie. All models are "Job-rated," meaning they are designed,
engineered, tested and built to meet the rigid standards of
commercial truck buyers. Covering a broad spectrum of demographics,
the typical customer for the Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs
includes small business tradesmen, fleet customers and traditional
chassis cab users. 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab ST Powered by a
6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel, standard features on the 2008 Dodge
Ram 4500 Chassis Cab ST include an argent front bumper, argent
grille, argent steel wheels, four-wheel anti-lock brake system,
black bezel instrument panel, diesel exhaust brake system, tilt
wheel, trailer tow wiring (seven wires), vinyl floor covering,
40/20/40 vinyl seats, and 7- x 10-inch manual exterior mirrors.
Optional features, which are available on all models, include a
six-speed automatic transmission, 22-gallon mid-ship fuel tank,
220-amp alternator, Power Take Off (PTO) capability, snow plow prep
package, rollback wrecker package, spare tire and tools, vinyl
seats and flooring (SLT only), and (fleet only) Limited Production
Options (LPO) that include passenger air bag delete, radio delete,
power window/lock/mirror option with ST, and unique exterior paint
colors including special fleet paint capability. Following are
prices for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab ST. All
prices include $900 for destination. -- Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab
ST Regular Cab 4x2 $34,050 -- Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab ST Quad
Cab 4x2 $36,790 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab SLT In addition to
standard features on the ST, the Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab SLT
adds air conditioning, carpet floor covering, floor mats, four
speakers, bright chromed grille with black inserts, keyless entry,
power heated mirrors, power windows and locks, Sentry Key(R) engine
immobilizer, speed control, tilt steering wheel, bright
skins/chromed center cap wheels, and 40/20/40 cloth seats with YES
Essentials(R) stain/odor/static resistant fabric. Optional features
include adjustable pedals, AM/FM radio with six-CD disc player,
bucket seats with leather upholstery, Infinity(R) sound system,
SIRIUS Satellite Radio, six-way power driver seat and UConnect(R)
Hands-free Communication System. Following are prices for the
all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cabs SLT. All prices include
$900 for destination. -- Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab SLT Regular Cab
4x2 $37,570 -- Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab SLT Regular Cab 4x4
$41,555 -- Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab SLT Quad Cab 4x2 $40,520 --
Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab SLT Quad Cab 4x4 $44,490 2008 Dodge Ram
4500 Chassis Cab Laramie In addition to standard features on the
SLT, Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Laramie adds AM/FM stereo with six-disc
CD changer and Infinity speaker system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio,
dual-zone temperature control, fog lamps, glove box, ashtray,
under-the-hood lamp, chromed grille with chromed inserts, leather
power and heated seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, luxury
front floor mats, power- sliding rear window, security alarm,
steering wheel-mounted radio controls, and wood-grain instrument
panel bezel. Optional equipment includes bucket seats, navigation
radio and UConnect(R) Hands-free Communication System. Following
are prices for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Laramie.
All prices include $900 for destination. -- Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis
Cab Laramie Quad Cab 4x2 $44,935 -- Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab
Laramie Quad Cab 4x4 $49,150 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab ST The
2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab ST is powered by a 6.7-liter
Cummins turbodiesel. Standard features include an argent front
bumper, argent grille, argent steel wheels, four-wheel anti-lock
brake system, black bezel instrument panel, diesel exhaust brake
system, tilt steering wheel, trailer tow wiring (seven wires),
vinyl floor covering, 40/20/40 vinyl seats, and 7- x 10-inch manual
exterior mirrors. Optional features, which are available on all
models, include a six-speed automatic transmission, 22-gallon
mid-ship fuel tank, 220-amp alternator, Power Take Off (PTO)
capability, snow plow prep package, rollback wrecker package, spare
tire and tools, vinyl seats and flooring (SLT only), and (fleet
only) Limited Production Options (LPO) that include passenger air
bag delete, radio delete, power window/lock/mirror option with ST,
and unique exterior paint colors including special fleet paint
capability. Following are prices for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram
5500 Chassis Cabs ST. All prices include $900 for destination. --
Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab ST Regular Cab 4x2 $36,050 -- Dodge Ram
5500 Chassis Cab ST Quad Cab 4x2 $38,355 2008 Dodge Ram 5500
Chassis Cab SLT In addition to standard features on the ST, the Ram
5500 Chassis Cab SLT adds air conditioning, carpet floor covering,
floor mats, four speakers, bright chromed grille with black
inserts, keyless entry, power heated mirrors, power windows and
locks, Sentry Key(R) engine immobilizer, speed control, tilt
steering wheel, bright skins/chromed center cap wheels, and
40/20/40 cloth seats with YES Essentials(R) stain/odor/static
resistant fabric. Optional features include adjustable pedals,
AM/FM radio with six-CD disc player, bucket seats with leather
upholstery, Infinity(R) sound system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio,
six-way power driver seat and UConnect(R) Hands-free Communication
System. Following are prices for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 5500
Chassis Cab SLT. All prices include $900 for destination. -- Dodge
Ram 5500 Chassis Cab SLT Regular Cab 4x2 $39,570 -- Dodge Ram 5500
Chassis Cab SLT Regular Cab 4x4 $43,115 -- Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis
Cab SLT Quad Cab 4x2 $42,085 -- Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab SLT Quad
Cab 4x4 $46,040 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Laramie In addition
to standard features on the SLT, Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Laramie adds
AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD changer and Infinity speaker system,
SIRIUS Satellite Radio, dual-zone temperature control, fog lamps,
glove box, ashtray, under-the-hood lamp, chromed grille with
chromed inserts, leather power and heated seats, leather-wrapped
steering wheel, luxury front floor mats, power- sliding rear
window, security alarm, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, and
wood-grain instrument panel bezel. Optional equipment includes
bucket seats, navigation radio and UConnect(R) Hands-free
Communication System. Following are prices for the all-new 2008
Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cabs Laramie. All prices include $900 for
destination. -- Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Laramie Quad Cab 4x2
$46,500 -- Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Laramie Quad Cab 4x4 $50,700
The all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab will be built
at Chrysler Group's Saltillo Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico.
Dodge Commercial Vehicles As part of DaimlerChrysler, the world's
leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, Dodge continues to
increase the breadth of its commercial products and offers a
comprehensive array of vehicles and services designed with business
customers in mind. Along with the Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Box-Off
models and the Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs -- the
Class 3-5 segments' most powerful, capable and upfit-friendly
work-trucks -- Dodge Grand Caravan cargo vans complement a growing
Dodge commercial lineup that includes the class-leading Dodge
Sprinter, which continues its legacy and leadership as the
top-performing commercial van in the marketplace. Dodge
BusinessLink Launched in 1999 and offering no-cost enrollment,
Dodge BusinessLink is a full-service commercial program comprised
of a select network of Dodge dealers who know and understand the
unique vehicle needs of small businesses, fleet managers and other
commercial vehicle customers. Providing exclusive benefits,
BusinessLink dealers offer unprecedented business assistance
including dedicated commercial account managers and sales teams,
dealer inventories representing a higher mix of work-truck and
other commercial vehicles, next in-bay service and technicians,
extended hours to minimize downtime, free loaner vehicles and more.
BusinessLink also includes our "On The Job" program which offers
discounts on upfits and direct cash incentives and savings on
almost all Dodge commercial vehicles. Dodge Brand With a U.S.
market share of 6 percent, Dodge is the Chrysler Group's best-
selling brand and the fifth largest nameplate in the U.S.
automotive market. In 2006, Dodge sold more than 1.3 million
vehicles in the global market. Dodge continues to lead the minivan
market with a 20 percent market share in the U.S. In the highly
competitive truck market, Dodge has an 18 percent market share.
Dodge is also entering key European volume segments with Nitro,
Caliber and Avenger. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Randy
Jones, +1-248-512-5061 (office), +1-248-961-4960 (cell), , or Bryan
Zvibleman, +1-248-512-2686 (office), +1-248-761-9829 (cell), Web
site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
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