Ford F-350 Super Duty 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-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | 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 | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,280 | $46,855 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $13,300 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $65,640 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $125,067 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1,021 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (best) | 32 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 430 hp (best) | 405 hp |
| Torque | 485 lb-ft (best) | 429 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 7.3 L (best) | 6.4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 20,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 4,391 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 6,018 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | 13 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 141.4 in (best) | 140.5 in |
| Length | 231.8 in | 232 in (best) |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 79.4 in |
| Height | 78.8 in (best) | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (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-350 Super Duty | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $47,280 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $46,855 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $49,065 MSRP | Tradesman $50,475 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $50,080 MSRP | Tradesman $50,675 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $51,865 MSRP | Tradesman $49,785 MSRP |
| 5 | XLT $50,580 MSRP | Tradesman $53,405 MSRP |
| 6 | XLT $52,365 MSRP | Tradesman $53,605 MSRP |
| 7 | XLT $53,380 MSRP | Big Horn $50,605 MSRP |
| 8 | XLT $55,165 MSRP | Big Horn $54,225 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Big Horn $54,425 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Big Horn $53,535 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Big Horn $57,155 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Big Horn $57,355 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Lone Star $50,605 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Lone Star $54,225 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Lone Star $54,425 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Lone Star $53,535 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Lone Star $57,155 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Lone Star $57,355 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Black Express $53,070 MSRP |
| 20 | — | 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 |
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Ford F-350 Super Duty vs Ram 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty 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: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 2500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ram 2500 starts lower at $46,855. Live Ram 2500 listings start at $13,300.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (46,855).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 Ram 2500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 2500?
- The 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (24,800).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty vs 2026 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ram 2500 (4/5 NHTSA overall).