Ram 2500 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 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 automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Ram 3500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,375 (best) | $49,340 |
| Lowest listing price | $38,898 (best) | $66,702 |
| Median listing price | $61,025 (best) | $72,445 |
| Highest listing price | $93,043 | $81,233 (best) |
| For sale now | 48 (best) | 5 |
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 |
| Towing capacity | 15,640 lbs (best) | 15,490 lbs |
| Payload | 3,935 lbs | 4,969 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 6,065 lbs (best) | 6,071 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7 in |
| Wheelbase | 141 in (best) | 140 in |
| Length | 232 in | 232 in |
| Width | 79 in | 79 in |
| Height | 78 in | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | 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 2500 | Ram 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tradesman $47,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $49,340 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Tradesman $50,995 MSRP | Tradesman $52,960 MSRP |
| 3 | Tradesman $51,195 MSRP | Tradesman $53,160 MSRP |
| 4 | Tradesman $50,305 MSRP | Tradesman $52,270 MSRP |
| 5 | Tradesman $53,925 MSRP | Tradesman $55,890 MSRP |
| 6 | Tradesman $54,125 MSRP | Tradesman $56,090 MSRP |
| 7 | Black Express $50,995 MSRP | Big Horn $53,090 MSRP |
| 8 | Black Express $51,195 MSRP | Big Horn $56,710 MSRP |
| 9 | Black Express $53,925 MSRP | Big Horn $56,910 MSRP |
| 10 | Black Express $54,125 MSRP | Big Horn $56,020 MSRP |
| 11 | Big Horn $51,125 MSRP | Big Horn $59,640 MSRP |
| 12 | Big Horn $54,745 MSRP | Big Horn $59,840 MSRP |
| 13 | Big Horn $54,945 MSRP | Lone Star $53,090 MSRP |
| 14 | Big Horn $54,055 MSRP | Lone Star $56,710 MSRP |
| 15 | Big Horn $57,675 MSRP | Lone Star $56,910 MSRP |
| 16 | Big Horn $57,875 MSRP | Lone Star $56,020 MSRP |
| 17 | Lone Star $51,125 MSRP | Lone Star $59,640 MSRP |
| 18 | Lone Star $54,745 MSRP | Lone Star $59,840 MSRP |
| 19 | Lone Star $54,945 MSRP | Laramie $64,795 MSRP |
| 20 | Lone Star $54,055 MSRP | Laramie $64,995 MSRP |
| 21 | Lone Star $57,675 MSRP | Laramie $67,725 MSRP |
| 22 | Lone Star $57,875 MSRP | Laramie $67,925 MSRP |
| 23 | Warlock $53,925 MSRP | Laramie $81,735 MSRP |
| 24 | Laramie $62,830 MSRP | Limited $76,805 MSRP |
| 25 | Laramie $63,030 MSRP | Limited $77,095 MSRP |
| 26 | Laramie $65,760 MSRP | Limited $79,735 MSRP |
| 27 | Laramie $65,960 MSRP | Limited $80,025 MSRP |
| 28 | Laramie $80,270 MSRP | Limited $94,035 MSRP |
| 29 | Power Wagon Diesel $70,275 MSRP | Longhorn $76,805 MSRP |
| 30 | Power Wagon Hemi $70,275 MSRP | Longhorn $77,095 MSRP |
| 31 | Rebel $70,275 MSRP | Longhorn $79,735 MSRP |
| 32 | Limited $74,840 MSRP | Longhorn $80,025 MSRP |
| 33 | Limited $75,130 MSRP | Longhorn $94,035 MSRP |
| 34 | Limited $77,770 MSRP | — |
| 35 | Limited $78,060 MSRP | — |
| 36 | Limited $92,570 MSRP | — |
| 37 | Longhorn $74,840 MSRP | — |
| 38 | Longhorn $75,130 MSRP | — |
| 39 | Longhorn $77,770 MSRP | — |
| 40 | Longhorn $78,060 MSRP | — |
| 41 | Longhorn $92,570 MSRP | — |
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Ram 2500 vs Ram 3500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ram 2500 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 2500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ram 2500 starts lower at $47,375. Live Ram 2500 listings start at $38,898. Live Ram 3500 listings start at $66,702.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (47,375).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ram 2500 or 2027 Ram 3500?
- The 2027 Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (24,080).