Chevrolet Avalanche vs Ram 3500

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 3500

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Overview

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ram 3500Tradesman
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 3500Tradesman
MSRP	$35,980 (best)	$46,570
Lowest listing price	—	$70,195 (best)
Median listing price	—	$73,595 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$91,130 (best)
For sale now	0	15 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ram 3500Tradesman
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 3500Tradesman
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 3500Tradesman
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	11.2 in (best)
Wheelbase	130 in	140 in (best)
Length	221.3 in	232 in (best)
Width	79.1 in	79.4 in (best)
Height	76.6 in	77.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ram 3500Tradesman
Rollover	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	4

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 3500
1	LS $35,980 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Tradesman $46,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LS $39,030 MSRP	Tradesman $50,190 MSRP
3	LT $38,625 MSRP	Tradesman $50,390 MSRP
4	LT $41,675 MSRP	Tradesman $49,500 MSRP
5	LTZ $44,580 MSRP	Tradesman $53,120 MSRP
6	LTZ $47,885 MSRP	Tradesman $53,320 MSRP
7	—	Big Horn $49,895 MSRP
8	—	Big Horn $53,515 MSRP
9	—	Big Horn $53,715 MSRP
10	—	Big Horn $52,825 MSRP
11	—	Big Horn $56,445 MSRP
12	—	Big Horn $56,645 MSRP
13	—	Lone Star $49,895 MSRP
14	—	Lone Star $53,515 MSRP
15	—	Lone Star $53,715 MSRP
16	—	Lone Star $52,825 MSRP
17	—	Lone Star $56,445 MSRP
18	—	Lone Star $56,645 MSRP
19	—	Laramie $61,805 MSRP
20	—	Laramie $62,005 MSRP
21	—	Laramie $64,735 MSRP
22	—	Laramie $64,935 MSRP
23	—	Laramie $78,845 MSRP
24	—	Limited $74,820 MSRP
25	—	Limited $75,020 MSRP
26	—	Limited $77,750 MSRP
27	—	Limited $77,950 MSRP
28	—	Limited $91,860 MSRP
29	—	Limited Longhorn $74,820 MSRP
30	—	Limited Longhorn $75,020 MSRP
31	—	Limited Longhorn $77,750 MSRP
32	—	Limited Longhorn $77,950 MSRP
33	—	Limited Longhorn $91,860 MSRP