As tested: $45,795

The 2004 Dodge Truck Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X2 is a 4-door, 6-passenger full size pickup, available in 6 trims, ranging from the ST SWB to the LARAMIE LWB. The 2004 Dodge Truck Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X2's competitors include the Chevrolet Avalanche, the Ford F-150 SuperCab 4x2, and the Toyota Tundra 4X2. Upon introduction, the ST SWB is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 215-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The LARAMIE LWB is equipped with a standard 4.7-liter, V8, 240-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2004 Dodge Truck Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X2 is a carryover from 2003.