Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-250 Super Duty
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | XL |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| 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 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,215 (best) | $45,975 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,990 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $18,990 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $23,599 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 3 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 35 gal (best) | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 383 hp | 430 hp (best) |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 485 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.7 L | 7.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 13,450 lbs | 18,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 3,160 lbs | 4,246 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,492 lbs (best) | 5,691 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 9.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 141.4 in (best) |
| Length | 231 in | 231.8 in (best) |
| Width | 78.9 in | 80 in (best) |
| Height | 73.3 in | 78.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 2500ST | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | None reported (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-250 Super Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $45,975 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $30,465 MSRP | XL $48,535 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $30,665 MSRP | XL $48,735 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $30,190 MSRP | XL $50,190 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $33,860 MSRP | XL $50,390 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $34,060 MSRP | XL $48,775 MSRP |
| 7 | SLT $30,360 MSRP | XL $51,335 MSRP |
| 8 | SLT $35,215 MSRP | XL $51,535 MSRP |
| 9 | SLT $35,415 MSRP | XL $52,990 MSRP |
| 10 | SLT $35,915 MSRP | XL $53,190 MSRP |
| 11 | SLT $33,575 MSRP | XLT $49,275 MSRP |
| 12 | SLT $38,480 MSRP | XLT $52,345 MSRP |
| 13 | SLT $38,680 MSRP | XLT $54,100 MSRP |
| 14 | SLT $39,180 MSRP | XLT $54,300 MSRP |
| 15 | Laramie $39,290 MSRP | XLT $52,075 MSRP |
| 16 | Laramie $39,490 MSRP | XLT $54,945 MSRP |
| 17 | Laramie $39,990 MSRP | XLT $55,145 MSRP |
| 18 | Laramie $42,450 MSRP | XLT $56,900 MSRP |
| 19 | Laramie $42,650 MSRP | XLT $57,100 MSRP |
| 20 | Laramie $43,150 MSRP | Lariat $62,975 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Lariat $63,175 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Lariat $65,775 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Lariat $65,975 MSRP |
| 24 | — | King Ranch $78,575 MSRP |
| 25 | — | King Ranch $78,775 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Platinum $79,465 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Platinum $79,665 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Dodge Ram 2500 vs Ford F-250 Super Duty FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 vs 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty 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 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 starts lower at $27,215. Live Dodge Ram 2500 listings start at $9,990.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,215).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on horsepower in this comparison (430).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (22,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 vs 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Dodge Ram 2500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).