Ford F-150 vs Ram 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ram 2500
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,935 (best) | $46,855 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,499 (best) | $13,300 |
| Median listing price | $51,781 (best) | $65,640 |
| Highest listing price | $146,695 | $125,067 (best) |
| For sale now | 1,253 (best) | 1,021 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 32 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 hp | 405 hp (best) |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 429 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 6.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 12,800 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 1,685 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,687 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 13 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 145.4 in (best) | 140.5 in |
| Length | 232 in | 232 in |
| Width | 79.9 in (best) | 79.4 in |
| Height | 75.4 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (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 | Ford F-150 | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $46,855 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $47,820 MSRP | Tradesman $50,475 MSRP |
| 3 | STX $47,190 MSRP | Tradesman $50,675 MSRP |
| 4 | STX $51,070 MSRP | Tradesman $49,785 MSRP |
| 5 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | Tradesman $53,405 MSRP |
| 6 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | Tradesman $53,605 MSRP |
| 7 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | Big Horn $50,605 MSRP |
| 8 | XL Fleet $52,575 MSRP | Big Horn $54,225 MSRP |
| 9 | XL Fleet $53,570 MSRP | Big Horn $54,425 MSRP |
| 10 | Lariat $59,560 MSRP | Big Horn $53,535 MSRP |
| 11 | Lariat $63,360 MSRP | Big Horn $57,155 MSRP |
| 12 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | Big Horn $57,355 MSRP |
| 13 | Tremor $64,915 MSRP | Lone Star $50,605 MSRP |
| 14 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | Lone Star $54,225 MSRP |
| 15 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | Lone Star $54,425 MSRP |
| 16 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | Lone Star $53,535 MSRP |
| 17 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | Lone Star $57,155 MSRP |
| 18 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | Lone Star $57,355 MSRP |
| 19 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | Black Express $53,070 MSRP |
| 20 | Raptor $79,005 MSRP | Black Express $53,270 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Black Express $56,000 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Black Express $56,200 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Warlock $56,400 MSRP |
| 24 | — | Laramie $62,310 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Laramie $62,510 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Laramie $65,240 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Laramie $65,440 MSRP |
| 28 | — | Laramie $79,750 MSRP |
| 29 | — | Rebel $69,755 MSRP |
| 30 | — | Power Wagon $73,250 MSRP |
| 31 | — | Limited $74,320 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Limited $74,610 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Limited $77,250 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Limited $77,540 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Limited $92,050 MSRP |
| 36 | — | Limited Longhorn $74,320 MSRP |
| 37 | — | Limited Longhorn $74,610 MSRP |
| 38 | — | Limited Longhorn $77,250 MSRP |
| 39 | — | Limited Longhorn $77,540 MSRP |
| 40 | — | Limited Longhorn $92,050 MSRP |
Live inventory
Ford F-1501,253 for sale
See all
Used2024 Ford F-150
XLT
Agate Black Metallic•Black w/Medium Dark Slate23,705 mi$42,399Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2024 Ford F-150
XLT
Oxford White•Black w/Medium Dark Slate21,910 mi$43,499Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2021 Ford F-150
LARIAT
Race Red•Black50,641 mi$39,999Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2021 Ford F-150
Lariat
Carbonized Gray Metallic•Black68,707 mi$36,000Seelye Select on 9th
Kalamazoo, MI
Used2021 Ford F-150
XLT
White•Black Medium Dark Slate112,273 mi$26,985Seelye Select on 9th
Kalamazoo, MI
Used2023 Ford F-150
XL
Oxford White•Black W/Medium Dark Slate105,811 mi$30,079Donalson GMC
Silsbee, TX
Ram 25001,021 for sale
See all
Used2019 Ram 2500
Big Horn
Bright White Clearcoat•Black84,916 mi$38,500Seelye Select on 9th
Kalamazoo, MI
Used2011 Ram 2500
Outdoorsman
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat167,785 mi$13,300Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
New2026 Ram 2500
RAM 2500 TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4' BOX
Silver Zynith•Diesel Gray/Black14 mi$63,794Clay Maxey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Clinton, AR
Used2017 Ram 2500
Laramie
Delmonico Red Pearlcoat•Lt Frost Beige/Brown87,434 mi$31,995Wholesale Direct Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Used2022 Ram 2500
Tradesman
Bright White Clearcoat•Diesel Gray/Black161,113 mi$21,495Wholesale Direct Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Used2015 Ram 2500
Laramie
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearlcoat•Lt Frost Beige/Brown124,149 mi$30,975Wholesale Direct Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Ford F-150 vs Ram 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Ram 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Ram 2500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Ram 2500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford F-150 starts lower at $43,935. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $9,499. Live Ram 2500 listings start at $13,300.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,935).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on horsepower in this comparison (450).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford F-150 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Ram 2500 (4/5 NHTSA overall).