• In 1914, Dodge was established by the Dodge brothers, and by 1917, Dodge had included pickup trucks in its lineup. In 1989, Dodge offered a diesel engine option for its trucks. In 2004, Dodge offered diesel engines in its 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks and its Sprinter van.
  
  

Dodge Ram 2500

• The 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 came in a variety of trims and cab sizes. The Regular Cab seats up to three people, and the Crew Cab seats up to six. The Ram 2500 engine is a 5.9-liter, turbocharged diesel, inline six-cylinder (I6), 24-valve, FI engine with either a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission. Anti-lock brakes, traction control and airbags in the front, curtain side, and rear side come as standard safety features. The 2500 came as a two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle. According to MSN Autos, the 2004 Ram 2500 is valued between $9,500 and $15,500 as of 2010, depending on its model and trim.
  
  

Dodge Ram 3500

• The 3500 is Ram's top-of-the-line model for 2004. It has all the features included in the 2500, and its standard engine is a 5.9-liter, 24-valve Cummins turbodiesel engine. Several trims and models are available, including the SL, SLT and the Laramie. The 3500 offers a Cummins 5.9-liter, high-output, turbodiesel engine with a six-speed manual transmission as options. It is available as a two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle. According to MSN Autos, the 2004 Ram 3500s are valued between $11,000 and $19,000 as of 2010, depending on trim and model.
  
  

Dodge Sprinter

• The 2004 Dodge Sprinter is a three-door van that can accommodate five passengers. It comes in two models: 2500 and 3500. The Sprinter is available with either a standard roof or a high roof that offers nine inches of additional headroom. Three wheelbases are available on either model: 118 inches,140 inches and 158 inches. The 2004 Sprinter's engine is a 2.7-liter, five-cylinder turbodiesel with a five-speed automatic transmission. Anti-lock, four-wheel disc brakes and front-seat airbags come standard. Heated windshields, a rear back-up alarm and sunroof are available as upgrades. According to Edmunds, the 2004 Sprinters are valued between $13,000 and $19,000 as of 2010, depending on the model, trim and upgrades.