Ram 2500 vs Ram 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ram 3500
Overview
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Tradesman | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,485 (best) | $46,570 |
| Lowest listing price | $24,003 (best) | $70,195 |
| Median listing price | $64,345 (best) | $73,595 |
| Highest listing price | $98,072 | $91,130 (best) |
| For sale now | 32 (best) | 15 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 32 gal | 32 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 405 hp | 405 hp |
| Torque | 429 lb-ft | 429 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.4 L | 6.4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Ground clearance | 13 in (best) | 11.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in (best) | 140 in |
| Length | 232 in | 232 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.4 in |
| Height | 78 in (best) | 77.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6 | 4 (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 | Ram 2500 | Ram 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tradesman $46,485 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $46,570 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Tradesman $50,105 MSRP | Tradesman $50,190 MSRP |
| 3 | Tradesman $50,305 MSRP | Tradesman $50,390 MSRP |
| 4 | Tradesman $49,415 MSRP | Tradesman $49,500 MSRP |
| 5 | Tradesman $53,035 MSRP | Tradesman $53,120 MSRP |
| 6 | Tradesman $53,235 MSRP | Tradesman $53,320 MSRP |
| 7 | Big Horn $50,235 MSRP | Big Horn $49,895 MSRP |
| 8 | Big Horn $53,855 MSRP | Big Horn $53,515 MSRP |
| 9 | Big Horn $54,055 MSRP | Big Horn $53,715 MSRP |
| 10 | Big Horn $53,165 MSRP | Big Horn $52,825 MSRP |
| 11 | Big Horn $56,785 MSRP | Big Horn $56,445 MSRP |
| 12 | Big Horn $56,985 MSRP | Big Horn $56,645 MSRP |
| 13 | Lone Star $50,235 MSRP | Lone Star $49,895 MSRP |
| 14 | Lone Star $53,855 MSRP | Lone Star $53,515 MSRP |
| 15 | Lone Star $54,055 MSRP | Lone Star $53,715 MSRP |
| 16 | Lone Star $53,165 MSRP | Lone Star $52,825 MSRP |
| 17 | Lone Star $56,785 MSRP | Lone Star $56,445 MSRP |
| 18 | Lone Star $56,985 MSRP | Lone Star $56,645 MSRP |
| 19 | Black Express $52,600 MSRP | Laramie $61,805 MSRP |
| 20 | Black Express $52,800 MSRP | Laramie $62,005 MSRP |
| 21 | Black Express $55,530 MSRP | Laramie $64,735 MSRP |
| 22 | Black Express $55,730 MSRP | Laramie $64,935 MSRP |
| 23 | Warlock $56,030 MSRP | Laramie $78,845 MSRP |
| 24 | Laramie $61,940 MSRP | Limited $74,820 MSRP |
| 25 | Laramie $62,140 MSRP | Limited $75,020 MSRP |
| 26 | Laramie $64,870 MSRP | Limited $77,750 MSRP |
| 27 | Laramie $65,070 MSRP | Limited $77,950 MSRP |
| 28 | Laramie $79,380 MSRP | Limited $91,860 MSRP |
| 29 | Rebel $69,385 MSRP | Limited Longhorn $74,820 MSRP |
| 30 | Power Wagon $72,880 MSRP | Limited Longhorn $75,020 MSRP |
| 31 | Limited $73,950 MSRP | Limited Longhorn $77,750 MSRP |
| 32 | Limited $74,240 MSRP | Limited Longhorn $77,950 MSRP |
| 33 | Limited $76,880 MSRP | Limited Longhorn $91,860 MSRP |
| 34 | Limited $77,170 MSRP | — |
| 35 | Limited $91,680 MSRP | — |
| 36 | Limited Longhorn $73,950 MSRP | — |
| 37 | Limited Longhorn $74,240 MSRP | — |
| 38 | Limited Longhorn $76,880 MSRP | — |
| 39 | Limited Longhorn $77,170 MSRP | — |
| 40 | Limited Longhorn $91,680 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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