Ford F-150 vs Ram 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 3500
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,790 (best) | $49,340 |
| Lowest listing price | $17,270 (best) | $66,702 |
| Median listing price | $56,735 (best) | $72,663 |
| Highest listing price | $84,644 | $81,233 (best) |
| For sale now | 86 (best) | 6 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 32 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 405 hp (best) |
| Torque | — | 429 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 6.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 15,490 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 4,969 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 6,071 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | 7 in |
| Wheelbase | 141 in (best) | 140 in |
| Length | 228 in | 232 in (best) |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 79 in |
| Height | 75 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | 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 | Ford F-150 | Ram 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $37,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $49,340 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $39,835 MSRP | Tradesman $52,960 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $42,100 MSRP | Tradesman $53,160 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $44,185 MSRP | Tradesman $52,270 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $42,805 MSRP | Tradesman $55,890 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $44,850 MSRP | Tradesman $56,090 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $45,900 MSRP | Big Horn $53,090 MSRP |
| 8 | XL $48,070 MSRP | Big Horn $56,710 MSRP |
| 9 | XL $50,725 MSRP | Big Horn $56,910 MSRP |
| 10 | XL Hybrid $44,185 MSRP | Big Horn $56,020 MSRP |
| 11 | XL Hybrid $48,955 MSRP | Big Horn $59,640 MSRP |
| 12 | XL Hybrid $48,070 MSRP | Big Horn $59,840 MSRP |
| 13 | XL Hybrid $50,725 MSRP | Lone Star $53,090 MSRP |
| 14 | STX $45,355 MSRP | Lone Star $56,710 MSRP |
| 15 | STX $47,440 MSRP | Lone Star $56,910 MSRP |
| 16 | STX $49,155 MSRP | Lone Star $56,020 MSRP |
| 17 | STX $51,320 MSRP | Lone Star $59,640 MSRP |
| 18 | XLT $46,195 MSRP | Lone Star $59,840 MSRP |
| 19 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | Laramie $64,795 MSRP |
| 20 | XLT $49,995 MSRP | Laramie $64,995 MSRP |
| 21 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | Laramie $67,725 MSRP |
| 22 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | Laramie $67,925 MSRP |
| 23 | Lariat $57,400 MSRP | Laramie $81,735 MSRP |
| 24 | Lariat $61,200 MSRP | Limited $76,805 MSRP |
| 25 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | Limited $77,095 MSRP |
| 26 | Tremor $59,645 MSRP | Limited $79,735 MSRP |
| 27 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | Limited $80,025 MSRP |
| 28 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | Limited $94,035 MSRP |
| 29 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | Longhorn $76,805 MSRP |
| 30 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | Longhorn $77,095 MSRP |
| 31 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | Longhorn $79,735 MSRP |
| 32 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | Longhorn $80,025 MSRP |
| 33 | Raptor $74,995 MSRP | Longhorn $94,035 MSRP |
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Ford F-150 vs Ram 3500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-150 vs 2027 Ram 3500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford F-150 starts lower at $37,790. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $17,270. Live Ram 3500 listings start at $66,702.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,790).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on horsepower in this comparison (450).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (24,080).