Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2009–2010 Dodge Ram 1500 lineup starts with the work-focused ST, moves to the more comfortable and convenient SLT, and tops out with the leather-lined Laramie. ST favors durable materials and basic utility. SLT is the practical everyday step-up. Laramie combines HEMI V8 power with premium comfort and convenience features.
The Work Truck trim level, represented by ST, is the no-nonsense Ram 1500 built around durable cabin materials and core truck functions.
Best for: Drivers who prioritize jobsite utility, easy-clean surfaces, and straightforward equipment.
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The Base Upgrade trim level, represented by SLT, is the well-rounded everyday Ram with a cloth cabin and useful power conveniences.
Best for: Owners who use their truck regularly and want more comfort without moving into luxury territory.
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Compared with Work Truck, Base Upgrade adds cloth seating, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, heated power mirrors, and a driver-information display.
1 in stock
The Luxury Features trim level, represented by Laramie, is the upscale Ram that pairs HEMI V8 power with leather, heated comfort, and richer cabin equipment.
Best for: Drivers who need a full-size pickup but want it to feel polished and comfortable in daily use.
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Over Base Upgrade, Luxury Features adds a standard 5.7-liter HEMI V8, heated leather seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, touchscreen audio, remote start, and rear parking sensors.
0 in stock| Feature | Work Truck | Base Upgrade | Luxury Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | SLT1 in stock | Laramie0 in stock | |
| Front seat | Vinyl 40/20/40 bench | Stain-resistant cloth bench | Heated leather bench; power front seats |
| Engine configurations | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, or 5.7L HEMI V8 | 4.7L V8 or 5.7L HEMI V8 | 5.7L HEMI V8 |
| Horsepower by engine | 215–390 hp | 310–390 hp | 390 hp |
| Signature cabin interface | AM/FM/CD audio with auxiliary input | Driver-information and tire-pressure display | 6.5-inch touchscreen audio system |
| Comfort highlights | Air conditioning | Heated power mirrors | Dual-zone climate; heated steering wheel |
| Access and parking convenience | Automatic headlamps | Remote keyless entry | Remote start; rear parking sensors |
For 2009–2010, the main trim ladder covered here is ST, SLT, and Laramie. ST is the work-focused model, SLT adds everyday comfort and convenience, and Laramie brings HEMI power and upscale cabin equipment.
No. In this lineup, Work Truck describes the ST’s role rather than naming another trim. ST is the basic, job-focused Ram 1500 with durable vinyl surfaces and essential truck equipment.
In 2009–2010, SLT is the practical middle trim. It adds a 4.7-liter V8, cloth seating, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, heated power mirrors, aluminum wheels, and a driver-information display over the work-focused ST.
In 2009–2010, Laramie is the upscale trim. It pairs the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with heated leather seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, a touchscreen audio system, remote start, rear parking sensors, and richer exterior trim.
In 2009–2010, SLT adds the features most daily drivers notice: cloth instead of vinyl seating, a 4.7-liter V8, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, heated power mirrors, aluminum wheels, a sliding rear window, and a driver-information display.
In 2009–2010, Laramie moves beyond the practical SLT with a 5.7-liter HEMI V8, heated leather front seating, power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, touchscreen audio, remote start, and rear parking sensors.
They sit at opposite ends of the 2009–2010 lineup. ST emphasizes durable vinyl materials and core work equipment. Laramie adds the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, leather, heated comfort features, touchscreen audio, remote start, parking sensors, and more chrome.
No. In the 2009–2010 trim structure, Laramie includes the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, while SLT uses a 4.7-liter V8 as its defining standard engine. Check an individual ST or SLT truck’s engine before buying because equipment can vary.
ST is the work-focused pick in the 2009–2010 lineup. Its vinyl bench seat and heavy-duty vinyl floor are easy to live with on dirty jobs, while air conditioning, automatic headlights, trailer wiring, stability control, and trailer-sway control cover key basics.
SLT is the sensible middle ground for 2009–2010. It keeps the truck-focused character but adds cloth seating, power accessories, remote keyless entry, heated power mirrors, a sliding rear window, and a driver-information display without moving into luxury trim.
Laramie is the comfort-focused choice in the 2009–2010 range. Heated leather seats, power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, remote start, and rear parking sensors make it easier to live with every day.
Laramie has both in the 2009–2010 lineup. It includes a heated leather front bench with power-adjustable front seats and a 6.5-inch touchscreen audio system with a built-in 30GB hard drive.
Laramie carries the strongest set of these features for 2009–2010. It includes rear parking sensors, remote start, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated exterior mirrors, along with dual-zone automatic climate control.