The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 is available as a 2-door, 3-seat regular side. Starting at $40,375, the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab is powered by a 5.7L , 8 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 14-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2006DodgeRam 1500SRT-10 4x2 Quad Cab Short Box , priced at $ 51,810 , is powered by a 8.3L , 10 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 9-mpg in the city and 12-mpg on the highway.