Ford F-450 Super Duty 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-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 automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $56,375 | $49,340 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $66,702 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $72,663 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $81,233 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 6 (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) | 15,490 lbs |
| Payload | 9,894 lbs (best) | 4,969 lbs |
| Curb weight | 6,606 lbs | 6,071 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | 7 in |
| Wheelbase | 145 in (best) | 140 in |
| Length | 231 in | 232 in (best) |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 79 in |
| Height | 83 in (best) | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 $49,340 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $56,550 MSRP | Tradesman $52,960 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $56,725 MSRP | Tradesman $53,160 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $56,900 MSRP | Tradesman $52,270 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $59,145 MSRP | Tradesman $55,890 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $59,320 MSRP | Tradesman $56,090 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $63,840 MSRP | Big Horn $53,090 MSRP |
| 8 | XL $69,425 MSRP | Big Horn $56,710 MSRP |
| 9 | XL $59,275 MSRP | Big Horn $56,910 MSRP |
| 10 | XL $59,450 MSRP | Big Horn $56,020 MSRP |
| 11 | XL $59,625 MSRP | Big Horn $59,640 MSRP |
| 12 | XL $59,800 MSRP | Big Horn $59,840 MSRP |
| 13 | XL $62,645 MSRP | Lone Star $53,090 MSRP |
| 14 | XL $62,820 MSRP | Lone Star $56,710 MSRP |
| 15 | XL $66,640 MSRP | Lone Star $56,910 MSRP |
| 16 | XL $72,225 MSRP | Lone Star $56,020 MSRP |
| 17 | XLT $58,300 MSRP | Lone Star $59,640 MSRP |
| 18 | XLT $58,475 MSRP | Lone Star $59,840 MSRP |
| 19 | XLT $58,650 MSRP | Laramie $64,795 MSRP |
| 20 | XLT $58,825 MSRP | Laramie $64,995 MSRP |
| 21 | XLT $61,820 MSRP | Laramie $67,725 MSRP |
| 22 | XLT $61,995 MSRP | Laramie $67,925 MSRP |
| 23 | XLT $67,770 MSRP | Laramie $81,735 MSRP |
| 24 | XLT $71,535 MSRP | Limited $76,805 MSRP |
| 25 | XLT $61,200 MSRP | Limited $77,095 MSRP |
| 26 | XLT $61,375 MSRP | Limited $79,735 MSRP |
| 27 | XLT $61,550 MSRP | Limited $80,025 MSRP |
| 28 | XLT $61,725 MSRP | Limited $94,035 MSRP |
| 29 | XLT $65,320 MSRP | Longhorn $76,805 MSRP |
| 30 | XLT $65,495 MSRP | Longhorn $77,095 MSRP |
| 31 | XLT $70,570 MSRP | Longhorn $79,735 MSRP |
| 32 | XLT $74,335 MSRP | Longhorn $80,025 MSRP |
| 33 | LARIAT $81,005 MSRP | Longhorn $94,035 MSRP |
| 34 | LARIAT $72,495 MSRP | — |
| 35 | LARIAT $72,670 MSRP | — |
| 36 | LARIAT $83,805 MSRP | — |
| 37 | Platinum $84,485 MSRP | — |
| 38 | Platinum $84,660 MSRP | — |
| 39 | Platinum $97,835 MSRP | — |
| 40 | King Ranch $96,390 MSRP | — |
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Ford F-450 Super Duty vs Ram 3500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 3500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty 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-450 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 3500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 3500 starts lower at $49,340. Live Ram 3500 listings start at $66,702.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (49,340).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty or 2027 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 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (32,000).