Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-150
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ford F-150
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | XL |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (SuperCrew) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,215 (best) | $43,935 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,990 | $9,499 (best) |
| Median listing price | $18,990 (best) | $51,893 |
| Highest listing price | $23,599 (best) | $146,695 |
| For sale now | 3 | 1,252 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 35 gal | 36 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 383 hp (best) | 325 hp |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5.7 L (best) | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 13,450 lbs (best) | 12,800 lbs |
| Payload | 3,160 lbs (best) | 1,685 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,492 lbs | 4,687 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 145.4 in (best) |
| Length | 231 in | 232 in (best) |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.9 in (best) |
| Height | 73.3 in | 75.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-150XL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 1 (best) |
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 | Dodge Ram 2500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $30,465 MSRP | XL $47,820 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $30,665 MSRP | STX $47,190 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $30,190 MSRP | STX $51,070 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $33,860 MSRP | XLT $48,055 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $34,060 MSRP | XLT $51,915 MSRP |
| 7 | SLT $30,360 MSRP | XLT $54,555 MSRP |
| 8 | SLT $35,215 MSRP | XL Fleet $52,575 MSRP |
| 9 | SLT $35,415 MSRP | XL Fleet $53,570 MSRP |
| 10 | SLT $35,915 MSRP | Lariat $59,560 MSRP |
| 11 | SLT $33,575 MSRP | Lariat $63,360 MSRP |
| 12 | SLT $38,480 MSRP | Lariat $63,965 MSRP |
| 13 | SLT $38,680 MSRP | Tremor $64,915 MSRP |
| 14 | SLT $39,180 MSRP | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP |
| 15 | Laramie $39,290 MSRP | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP |
| 16 | Laramie $39,490 MSRP | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP |
| 17 | Laramie $39,990 MSRP | Platinum $68,800 MSRP |
| 18 | Laramie $42,450 MSRP | Platinum $72,600 MSRP |
| 19 | Laramie $42,650 MSRP | Platinum $72,905 MSRP |
| 20 | Laramie $43,150 MSRP | Raptor $79,005 MSRP |
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Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-150 FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2026 Ford F-150?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 vs 2026 Ford F-150 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2026 Ford F-150?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 starts lower at $27,215. Live Dodge Ram 2500 listings start at $9,990. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $9,499.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2026 Ford F-150?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,215).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2026 Ford F-150?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2026 Ford F-150?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on horsepower in this comparison (450).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2026 Ford F-150?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 vs 2026 Ford F-150?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Dodge Ram 2500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Ford F-150 (5/5 NHTSA overall).