This is what I did when I bought my '14 1500. Except that I got the 3.6 with the 8 speed tranny as well as the tow package. I only tow a few times a year and it easily handles both my B and C body cars getting around 14 mpg when towing. Otherwise I get around 23 mpg combined. I only got a few options, nothing fancy. Also, I started the process on line and got a price in the mid 22k range, which was about 5k off the list price. Maybe if more people stopped buying trucks off the lot and insisted on getting what they actually wanted then maybe the dealers would start stocking more of the affordable trucks. I know, wishful thinking!!