Ram 2500 vs Toyota Tundra
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Toyota Tundra
Overview
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Toyota TundraSR |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Tradesman | SR |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Double Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Toyota TundraSR |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,485 | $41,260 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $24,003 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $64,345 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $98,072 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 32 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Toyota TundraSR |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 32 gal | 32.2 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Toyota TundraSR |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 405 hp (best) | 348 hp |
| Torque | 429 lb-ft (best) | 405 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.4 L (best) | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Toyota TundraSR |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 8,300 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,940 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 5,205 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 13 in (best) | 9.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 145.7 in (best) |
| Length | 232 in | 233.6 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in | 80.2 in (best) |
| Height | 78 in | 78 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ram 2500Tradesman | Toyota TundraSR |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | None reported (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 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tradesman $46,485 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SR $41,260 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Tradesman $50,105 MSRP | SR $41,590 MSRP |
| 3 | Tradesman $50,305 MSRP | SR $43,260 MSRP |
| 4 | Tradesman $49,415 MSRP | SR $44,260 MSRP |
| 5 | Tradesman $53,035 MSRP | SR $46,260 MSRP |
| 6 | Tradesman $53,235 MSRP | SR5 $46,510 MSRP |
| 7 | Big Horn $50,235 MSRP | SR5 $48,510 MSRP |
| 8 | Big Horn $53,855 MSRP | SR5 $49,375 MSRP |
| 9 | Big Horn $54,055 MSRP | SR5 $49,510 MSRP |
| 10 | Big Horn $53,165 MSRP | SR5 $50,375 MSRP |
| 11 | Big Horn $56,785 MSRP | SR5 $51,510 MSRP |
| 12 | Big Horn $56,985 MSRP | SR5 $52,375 MSRP |
| 13 | Lone Star $50,235 MSRP | Limited $54,860 MSRP |
| 14 | Lone Star $53,855 MSRP | Limited $55,190 MSRP |
| 15 | Lone Star $54,055 MSRP | Limited $58,560 MSRP |
| 16 | Lone Star $53,165 MSRP | Limited $58,890 MSRP |
| 17 | Lone Star $56,785 MSRP | Limited $57,860 MSRP |
| 18 | Lone Star $56,985 MSRP | Limited $58,190 MSRP |
| 19 | Black Express $52,600 MSRP | Limited $61,560 MSRP |
| 20 | Black Express $52,800 MSRP | Limited $61,890 MSRP |
| 21 | Black Express $55,530 MSRP | Platinum $63,695 MSRP |
| 22 | Black Express $55,730 MSRP | Platinum $66,695 MSRP |
| 23 | Warlock $56,030 MSRP | Platinum $67,025 MSRP |
| 24 | Laramie $61,940 MSRP | Platinum $70,605 MSRP |
| 25 | Laramie $62,140 MSRP | Platinum $70,935 MSRP |
| 26 | Laramie $64,870 MSRP | 1794 Edition $64,380 MSRP |
| 27 | Laramie $65,070 MSRP | 1794 Edition $67,380 MSRP |
| 28 | Laramie $79,380 MSRP | 1794 Edition $67,710 MSRP |
| 29 | Rebel $69,385 MSRP | 1794 Edition $71,305 MSRP |
| 30 | Power Wagon $72,880 MSRP | 1794 Edition $71,635 MSRP |
| 31 | Limited $73,950 MSRP | TRD PRO $72,565 MSRP |
| 32 | Limited $74,240 MSRP | Capstone $80,800 MSRP |
| 33 | Limited $76,880 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 | — |
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