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Year 2008
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  Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Avenger R/T Dodge Caliber R/T
MSRP $27,045.00 $26,220.00 $21,410.00
Invoice Pricing $23,994.00 $24,128.00 $19,943.00
Destination $900.00 $690.00 $580.00
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  Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Avenger R/T Dodge Caliber R/T
Standard Engine 4.7L 310hp V8 3.5L 235hp V6 2.4L 172hp I4
Horsepower 310 @ 5650 RPM 235 @ 6400 RPM 172 @ 6000 RPM
Torque 330 @ 3950 RPM 232 @ 4000 RPM 165 @ 4400 RPM
Valves 2 4 4
Displacement (cc) 4701 3518 2360
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.7 X 3.4 3.8 X 3.2 3.5 X 3.8
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1 10.5:1
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