Ram 1500 vs Ram 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 3500
Overview
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Express | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Quad Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42,375 (best) | $49,340 |
| Lowest listing price | $8,365 (best) | $66,702 |
| Median listing price | $55,855 (best) | $72,663 |
| Highest listing price | $85,375 | $81,233 (best) |
| For sale now | 104 (best) | 6 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal | 32 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 405 hp (best) |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 429 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.6 L | 6.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 7,660 lbs | 15,490 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,365 lbs | 4,969 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,836 lbs (best) | 6,071 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 141 in (best) | 140 in |
| Length | 229 in | 232 in (best) |
| Width | 82 in (best) | 79 in |
| Height | 78 in | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ram 1500Express | 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 | Ram 1500 | Ram 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Express $42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $49,340 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Express $44,700 MSRP | Tradesman $52,960 MSRP |
| 3 | Express $45,125 MSRP | Tradesman $53,160 MSRP |
| 4 | Express $47,450 MSRP | Tradesman $52,270 MSRP |
| 5 | Express $48,265 MSRP | Tradesman $55,890 MSRP |
| 6 | Express $50,590 MSRP | Tradesman $56,090 MSRP |
| 7 | Express $45,775 MSRP | Big Horn $53,090 MSRP |
| 8 | Express $48,100 MSRP | Big Horn $56,710 MSRP |
| 9 | Express $48,525 MSRP | Big Horn $56,910 MSRP |
| 10 | Express $50,850 MSRP | Big Horn $56,020 MSRP |
| 11 | Express $51,665 MSRP | Big Horn $59,640 MSRP |
| 12 | Express $53,990 MSRP | Big Horn $59,840 MSRP |
| 13 | Tradesman $42,375 MSRP | Lone Star $53,090 MSRP |
| 14 | Tradesman $42,575 MSRP | Lone Star $56,710 MSRP |
| 15 | Tradesman $45,125 MSRP | Lone Star $56,910 MSRP |
| 16 | Tradesman $45,325 MSRP | Lone Star $56,020 MSRP |
| 17 | Tradesman $48,265 MSRP | Lone Star $59,640 MSRP |
| 18 | Tradesman $48,465 MSRP | Lone Star $59,840 MSRP |
| 19 | Tradesman $45,775 MSRP | Laramie $64,795 MSRP |
| 20 | Tradesman $45,975 MSRP | Laramie $64,995 MSRP |
| 21 | Tradesman $48,525 MSRP | Laramie $67,725 MSRP |
| 22 | Tradesman $48,725 MSRP | Laramie $67,925 MSRP |
| 23 | Tradesman $51,665 MSRP | Laramie $81,735 MSRP |
| 24 | Tradesman $51,865 MSRP | Limited $76,805 MSRP |
| 25 | Big Horn $47,630 MSRP | Limited $77,095 MSRP |
| 26 | Big Horn $47,830 MSRP | Limited $79,735 MSRP |
| 27 | Big Horn $50,380 MSRP | Limited $80,025 MSRP |
| 28 | Big Horn $50,580 MSRP | Limited $94,035 MSRP |
| 29 | Big Horn $53,520 MSRP | Longhorn $76,805 MSRP |
| 30 | Big Horn $53,720 MSRP | Longhorn $77,095 MSRP |
| 31 | Big Horn $51,030 MSRP | Longhorn $79,735 MSRP |
| 32 | Big Horn $51,230 MSRP | Longhorn $80,025 MSRP |
| 33 | Big Horn $53,780 MSRP | Longhorn $94,035 MSRP |
| 34 | Big Horn $53,980 MSRP | — |
| 35 | Big Horn $56,920 MSRP | — |
| 36 | Big Horn $57,120 MSRP | — |
| 37 | Lone Star $47,630 MSRP | — |
| 38 | Lone Star $47,830 MSRP | — |
| 39 | Lone Star $50,380 MSRP | — |
| 40 | Lone Star $50,580 MSRP | — |
| 41 | Lone Star $53,520 MSRP | — |
| 42 | Lone Star $53,720 MSRP | — |
| 43 | Lone Star $51,030 MSRP | — |
| 44 | Lone Star $51,230 MSRP | — |
| 45 | Lone Star $53,780 MSRP | — |
| 46 | Lone Star $53,980 MSRP | — |
| 47 | Lone Star $56,920 MSRP | — |
| 48 | Lone Star $57,120 MSRP | — |
| 49 | Warlock $48,525 MSRP | — |
| 50 | Warlock $53,415 MSRP | — |
| 51 | Rumble Bee $59,995 MSRP | — |
| 52 | Laramie $61,680 MSRP | — |
| 53 | Laramie $61,880 MSRP | — |
| 54 | Laramie $65,080 MSRP | — |
| 55 | Laramie $65,280 MSRP | — |
| 56 | Laramie $65,525 MSRP | — |
| 57 | Laramie $65,725 MSRP | — |
| 58 | Rebel $65,645 MSRP | — |
| 59 | Rebel $65,845 MSRP | — |
| 60 | Rumble Bee 392 $69,995 MSRP | — |
| 61 | RHO $74,995 MSRP | — |
| 62 | RHO $74,995 MSRP | — |
| 63 | Limited $76,605 MSRP | — |
| 64 | Limited $76,805 MSRP | — |
| 65 | Limited $76,905 MSRP | — |
| 66 | Limited $77,105 MSRP | — |
| 67 | Longhorn $76,605 MSRP | — |
| 68 | Longhorn $76,905 MSRP | — |
| 69 | Limited Longhorn $77,300 MSRP | — |
| 70 | Limited Longhorn $77,600 MSRP | — |
| 71 | Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack $79,995 MSRP | — |
| 72 | Tungsten $89,000 MSRP | — |
| 73 | Tungsten $89,200 MSRP | — |
| 74 | Rumble Bee SRT $94,995 MSRP | — |
| 75 | TRX SRT $99,995 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Ram 1500104 for sale
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Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearlcoat•Black95,267 mi$31,903Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ponca City
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Used2016 Ram 1500
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93,693 mi$20,306Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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Ram 1500 vs Ram 3500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ram 1500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ram 1500 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 Ram 1500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 1500 starts lower at $42,375. Live Ram 1500 listings start at $8,365. Live Ram 3500 listings start at $66,702.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ram 1500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (42,375).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ram 1500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ram 1500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (777).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ram 1500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (24,080).