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Ford F-150 vs Ram 3500

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

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2026 Ford F-150

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2026 Ram 3500

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Overview

SpecFord F-150XLRam 3500Tradesman
Selected trimXLTradesman
Body styleTruck (SuperCrew)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecFord F-150XLRam 3500Tradesman
MSRP$43,935 (best)$46,570
Lowest listing price$38,373 (best)$70,195
Median listing price$38,373 (best)$73,595
Highest listing price$38,373 (best)$91,130
For sale now115 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord F-150XLRam 3500Tradesman
Combined MPG21 MPG (best)—
City MPG19 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG25 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank36 gal (best)32 gal

Performance

SpecFord F-150XLRam 3500Tradesman
Horsepower325 hp405 hp (best)
Torque400 lb-ft429 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.7 L6.4 L (best)
CylindersV6V8

Size & capability

SpecFord F-150XLRam 3500Tradesman
Seating6 seats (best)3 seats
Doors4 (best)2
Towing capacity12,800 lbs (best)—
Payload1,685 lbs (best)—
Curb weight4,687 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance8.2 in11.2 in (best)
Wheelbase145.4 in (best)140 in
Length232 in232 in
Width79.9 in (best)79.4 in
Height75.4 in77.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecFord F-150XLRam 3500Tradesman
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 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.

TrimFord F-150Ram 3500
1

XL

$43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Tradesman

$46,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

XL

$47,820 MSRP

Tradesman

$50,190 MSRP

3

STX

$47,190 MSRP

Tradesman

$50,390 MSRP

4

STX

$51,070 MSRP

Tradesman

$49,500 MSRP

5

XLT

$48,055 MSRP

Tradesman

$53,120 MSRP

6

XLT

$51,915 MSRP

Tradesman

$53,320 MSRP

7

XLT

$54,555 MSRP

Big Horn

$49,895 MSRP

8

XL Fleet

$52,575 MSRP

Big Horn

$53,515 MSRP

9

XL Fleet

$53,570 MSRP

Big Horn

$53,715 MSRP

10

Lariat

$59,560 MSRP

Big Horn

$52,825 MSRP

11

Lariat

$63,360 MSRP

Big Horn

$56,445 MSRP

12

Lariat

$63,965 MSRP

Big Horn

$56,645 MSRP

13

Tremor

$64,915 MSRP

Lone Star

$49,895 MSRP

14

King Ranch

$65,825 MSRP

Lone Star

$53,515 MSRP

15

King Ranch

$69,625 MSRP

Lone Star

$53,715 MSRP

16

King Ranch

$69,930 MSRP

Lone Star

$52,825 MSRP

17

Platinum

$68,800 MSRP

Lone Star

$56,445 MSRP

18

Platinum

$72,600 MSRP

Lone Star

$56,645 MSRP

19

Platinum

$72,905 MSRP

Laramie

$61,805 MSRP

20

Raptor

$79,005 MSRP

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

Live inventory

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