Chevrolet Avalanche vs Ram 2500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche

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2026 Ram 2500

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Overview

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ram 2500Tradesman
Selected trim	LS	Tradesman
Body style	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas
Model year	2013	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ram 2500Tradesman
MSRP	$35,980 (best)	$46,485
Lowest listing price	—	$24,372 (best)
Median listing price	—	$64,345 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$98,172 (best)
For sale now	0	32 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ram 2500Tradesman
Combined MPG	17 MPG (best)	—
City MPG	15 MPG (best)	—
Highway MPG	21 MPG (best)	—
Fuel tank	31.5 gal	32 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ram 2500Tradesman
Horsepower	320 hp	405 hp (best)
Torque	335 lb-ft	429 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	5.3 L	6.4 L (best)
Cylinders	V8	V8

Size & capability

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ram 2500Tradesman
Seating	5 seats (best)	3 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Towing capacity	8,100 lbs (best)	—
Payload	1,295 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	5,705 lbs (best)	—
Ground clearance	9.1 in	13 in (best)
Wheelbase	130 in	140.5 in (best)
Length	221.3 in	232 in (best)
Width	79.1 in	79.4 in (best)
Height	76.6 in	78 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ram 2500Tradesman
NHTSA overall	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	3 / 5 ★	3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	6

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Chevrolet Avalanche	Ram 2500
1	LS $35,980 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Tradesman $46,485 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LS $39,030 MSRP	Tradesman $50,105 MSRP
3	LT $38,625 MSRP	Tradesman $50,305 MSRP
4	LT $41,675 MSRP	Tradesman $49,415 MSRP
5	LTZ $44,580 MSRP	Tradesman $53,035 MSRP
6	LTZ $47,885 MSRP	Tradesman $53,235 MSRP
7	—	Big Horn $50,235 MSRP
8	—	Big Horn $53,855 MSRP
9	—	Big Horn $54,055 MSRP
10	—	Big Horn $53,165 MSRP
11	—	Big Horn $56,785 MSRP
12	—	Big Horn $56,985 MSRP
13	—	Lone Star $50,235 MSRP
14	—	Lone Star $53,855 MSRP
15	—	Lone Star $54,055 MSRP
16	—	Lone Star $53,165 MSRP
17	—	Lone Star $56,785 MSRP
18	—	Lone Star $56,985 MSRP
19	—	Black Express $52,600 MSRP
20	—	Black Express $52,800 MSRP
21	—	Black Express $55,530 MSRP
22	—	Black Express $55,730 MSRP
23	—	Warlock $56,030 MSRP
24	—	Laramie $61,940 MSRP
25	—	Laramie $62,140 MSRP
26	—	Laramie $64,870 MSRP
27	—	Laramie $65,070 MSRP
28	—	Laramie $79,380 MSRP
29	—	Rebel $69,385 MSRP
30	—	Power Wagon $72,880 MSRP
31	—	Limited $73,950 MSRP
32	—	Limited $74,240 MSRP
33	—	Limited $76,880 MSRP
34	—	Limited $77,170 MSRP
35	—	Limited $91,680 MSRP
36	—	Limited Longhorn $73,950 MSRP
37	—	Limited Longhorn $74,240 MSRP
38	—	Limited Longhorn $76,880 MSRP
39	—	Limited Longhorn $77,170 MSRP
40	—	Limited Longhorn $91,680 MSRP