Ford F-450 Super Duty vs Ram 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ram 3500
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $56,375 | $46,570 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $14,500 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $71,630 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $110,718 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 328 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 40 gal (best) | 32 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 405 hp (best) |
| Torque | 468 lb-ft (best) | 429 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 7.3 L (best) | 6.4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 3 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 17,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 9,894 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 6,606 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 9 in | 11.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 145 in (best) | 140 in |
| Length | 231 in | 232 in (best) |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 79.4 in |
| Height | 83 in (best) | 77.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Trim | Ford F-450 Super Duty | Ram 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $56,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $46,570 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $56,550 MSRP | Tradesman $48,155 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $56,725 MSRP | Tradesman $50,190 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $56,900 MSRP | Tradesman $50,390 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $59,145 MSRP | Tradesman $51,775 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $59,320 MSRP | Tradesman $51,975 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $63,840 MSRP | Tradesman $49,500 MSRP |
| 8 | XL $69,425 MSRP | Tradesman $51,085 MSRP |
| 9 | XL $59,275 MSRP | Tradesman $53,120 MSRP |
| 10 | XL $59,450 MSRP | Tradesman $53,320 MSRP |
| 11 | XL $59,625 MSRP | Tradesman $54,705 MSRP |
| 12 | XL $59,800 MSRP | Tradesman $54,905 MSRP |
| 13 | XL $62,645 MSRP | Big Horn $49,895 MSRP |
| 14 | XL $62,820 MSRP | Big Horn $51,905 MSRP |
| 15 | XL $66,640 MSRP | Big Horn $53,515 MSRP |
| 16 | XL $72,225 MSRP | Big Horn $53,715 MSRP |
| 17 | XLT $58,300 MSRP | Big Horn $55,525 MSRP |
| 18 | XLT $58,475 MSRP | Big Horn $55,725 MSRP |
| 19 | XLT $58,650 MSRP | Big Horn $52,825 MSRP |
| 20 | XLT $58,825 MSRP | Big Horn $54,835 MSRP |
| 21 | XLT $61,820 MSRP | Big Horn $56,445 MSRP |
| 22 | XLT $61,995 MSRP | Big Horn $56,645 MSRP |
| 23 | XLT $67,770 MSRP | Big Horn $58,455 MSRP |
| 24 | XLT $71,535 MSRP | Big Horn $58,655 MSRP |
| 25 | XLT $61,200 MSRP | Lone Star $49,895 MSRP |
| 26 | XLT $61,375 MSRP | Lone Star $51,905 MSRP |
| 27 | XLT $61,550 MSRP | Lone Star $53,515 MSRP |
| 28 | XLT $61,725 MSRP | Lone Star $53,715 MSRP |
| 29 | XLT $65,320 MSRP | Lone Star $55,525 MSRP |
| 30 | XLT $65,495 MSRP | Lone Star $55,725 MSRP |
| 31 | XLT $70,570 MSRP | Lone Star $52,825 MSRP |
| 32 | XLT $74,335 MSRP | Lone Star $54,835 MSRP |
| 33 | LARIAT $81,005 MSRP | Lone Star $56,445 MSRP |
| 34 | LARIAT $72,495 MSRP | Lone Star $56,645 MSRP |
| 35 | LARIAT $72,670 MSRP | Lone Star $58,455 MSRP |
| 36 | LARIAT $83,805 MSRP | Lone Star $58,655 MSRP |
| 37 | Platinum $84,485 MSRP | Laramie $61,805 MSRP |
| 38 | Platinum $84,660 MSRP | Laramie $62,005 MSRP |
| 39 | Platinum $97,835 MSRP | Laramie $63,610 MSRP |
| 40 | King Ranch $96,390 MSRP | Laramie $63,810 MSRP |
| 41 | — | Laramie $64,735 MSRP |
| 42 | — | Laramie $64,935 MSRP |
| 43 | — | Laramie $66,540 MSRP |
| 44 | — | Laramie $66,740 MSRP |
| 45 | — | Laramie $78,845 MSRP |
| 46 | — | Laramie $81,050 MSRP |
| 47 | — | Limited $74,820 MSRP |
| 48 | — | Limited $75,020 MSRP |
| 49 | — | Limited $75,620 MSRP |
| 50 | — | Limited $75,910 MSRP |
| 51 | — | Limited $77,750 MSRP |
| 52 | — | Limited $77,950 MSRP |
| 53 | — | Limited $78,550 MSRP |
| 54 | — | Limited $78,840 MSRP |
| 55 | — | Limited $91,860 MSRP |
| 56 | — | Limited $93,350 MSRP |
| 57 | — | Limited Longhorn $74,820 MSRP |
| 58 | — | Limited Longhorn $75,020 MSRP |
| 59 | — | Limited Longhorn $75,620 MSRP |
| 60 | — | Limited Longhorn $75,910 MSRP |
| 61 | — | Limited Longhorn $77,750 MSRP |
| 62 | — | Limited Longhorn $77,950 MSRP |
| 63 | — | Limited Longhorn $78,550 MSRP |
| 64 | — | Limited Longhorn $78,840 MSRP |
| 65 | — | Limited Longhorn $91,860 MSRP |
| 66 | — | Limited Longhorn $93,350 MSRP |
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Ford F-450 Super Duty vs Ram 3500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 3500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty vs 2026 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-450 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 3500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ram 3500 starts lower at $46,570. Live Ram 3500 listings start at $14,500.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 3500?
- The 2026 Ram 3500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (46,570).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on horsepower in this comparison (500).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty or 2026 Ram 3500?
- The 2026 Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (36,720).