How much does the 2021 Ram 2500 cost?

The 2021 Ram 2500 has a starting MSRP of $34,095, ranging up to $66,335 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Tradesman from $34,095; Big Horn from $38,020; Lone Star from $38,020; Laramie from $49,635; Power Wagon from $53,535; Longhorn from $57,080. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $24,003.

How much can the 2021 Ram 2500 tow?

The 2021 Ram 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 19,330 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2021 Ram 2500 safe?

The 2021 Ram 2500 earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2021 Ram 2500 come in?

The 2021 Ram 2500 is available in 7 trims (36 total configurations) across Truck (Regular Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) and Truck (Mega Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2021 Ram 2500: Prices, Trims, Specs & Safety

Ram 2500 for sale

32 live listings from $24,003 · median $64,345

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Used
2018 Ram 2500
Tradesman
WHITE
$24,003
132,962 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 2500
Limited Mega Cab 4x4 6'4" Box
Bright White Clear-Coat Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$97,055MSRP $106,080
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 2500
Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 6'4" Box
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$81,305MSRP $89,830
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 2500
Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 6'4" Box
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$65,010MSRP $73,335
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 2500
Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 6'4" Box
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$65,010MSRP $73,335
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 2500
Black Express Crew Cab 4x4 6'4" Box
Bright White Clear-Coat Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$54,870MSRP $60,895
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC

Pricing

How much should you pay for the Ram 2500? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Tradesman

Total price (Tradesman MSRP)

$34,095

Typical monthly

$675/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Ram 2500 trims

Tradesman
6 configurations
MSRP
$34,095 – $40,750
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
410 hp
Torque
429 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
17,350 lbs
Big Horn
7 configurations
MSRP
$38,020 – $46,875
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
410 hp
Torque
429 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Lone Star
7 configurations
MSRP
$38,020 – $46,875
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
410 hp
Torque
429 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Laramie
5 configurations
MSRP
$49,635 – $54,035
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
410 hp
Torque
429 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Power Wagon
MSRP
$53,535
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
410 hp
Torque
429 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,580 lbs
Laramie Longhorn
4 configurations
MSRP
$57,080 – $61,480
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
410 hp
Torque
429 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Longhorn
MSRP
$59,980
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
410 hp
Torque
429 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Limited
5 configurations
MSRP
$61,635 – $66,335
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
410 hp
Torque
429 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Ram 2500 trim specifications
Spec	Tradesman6 configurations	Big Horn7 configurations	Lone Star7 configurations	Laramie5 configurations	Power Wagon	Laramie Longhorn4 configurations	Longhorn	Limited5 configurations
MSRP	$34,095 – $40,750	$38,020 – $46,875	$38,020 – $46,875	$49,635 – $54,035	$53,535	$57,080 – $61,480	$59,980	$61,635 – $66,335
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Horsepower	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp
Torque	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft
Engine	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas
Seating	3	3	3	6	6	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	17,350 lbs	—	—	—	10,580 lbs	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Tradesmangas
Big Horngas
Lone Stargas
Laramiegas
Power Wagongas
Laramie Longhorngas
Longhorngas
Limitedgas
Fuel type: Tradesmanregular unleaded
Big Hornregular unleaded
Lone Starregular unleaded
Laramieregular unleaded
Power Wagonregular unleaded
Laramie Longhornregular unleaded
Longhornregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: TradesmanV8
Big HornV8
Lone StarV8
LaramieV8
Power WagonV8
Laramie LonghornV8
LonghornV8
LimitedV8
Displacement: Tradesman6.4 L
Big Horn6.4 L
Lone Star6.4 L
Laramie6.4 L
Power Wagon6.4 L
Laramie Longhorn6.4 L
Longhorn6.4 L
Limited6.4 L
Horsepower: Tradesman410 hp
Big Horn410 hp
Lone Star410 hp
Laramie410 hp
Power Wagon410 hp
Laramie Longhorn410 hp
Longhorn410 hp
Limited410 hp
Torque: Tradesman429 lb-ft
Big Horn429 lb-ft
Lone Star429 lb-ft
Laramie429 lb-ft
Power Wagon429 lb-ft
Laramie Longhorn429 lb-ft
Longhorn429 lb-ft
Limited429 lb-ft
Transmission: Tradesman8-speed shiftable automatic
Big Horn8-speed shiftable automatic
Lone Star8-speed shiftable automatic
Laramie8-speed shiftable automatic
Power Wagon8-speed shiftable automatic
Laramie Longhorn8-speed shiftable automatic
Longhorn8-speed shiftable automatic
Limited8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Tradesmanrear wheel drive
Big Hornrear wheel drive
Lone Starrear wheel drive
Laramierear wheel drive
Power Wagonfour wheel drive
Laramie Longhornrear wheel drive
Longhornfour wheel drive
Limitedrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: TradesmanTruck (Regular Cab)
Big HornTruck (Regular Cab)
Lone StarTruck (Regular Cab)
LaramieTruck (Crew Cab)
Power WagonTruck (Crew Cab)
Laramie LonghornTruck (Crew Cab)
LonghornTruck (Crew Cab)
LimitedTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: Tradesman2
Big Horn2
Lone Star2
Laramie4
Power Wagon4
Laramie Longhorn4
Longhorn4
Limited4
Seating: Tradesman3
Big Horn3
Lone Star3
Laramie6
Power Wagon6
Laramie Longhorn5
Longhorn5
Limited5
Length: Tradesman232 in
Big Horn232 in
Lone Star232 in
Laramie238.8 in
Power Wagon238.8 in
Laramie Longhorn238.8 in
Longhorn238.8 in
Limited260.8 in
Width: Tradesman79.4 in
Big Horn79.4 in
Lone Star79.4 in
Laramie79.5 in
Power Wagon79.1 in
Laramie Longhorn79.5 in
Longhorn79.5 in
Limited79.4 in
Height: Tradesman78 in
Big Horn78 in
Lone Star78 in
Laramie78.2 in
Power Wagon80.9 in
Laramie Longhorn78.2 in
Longhorn80.2 in
Limited78.1 in
Wheelbase: Tradesman140.5 in
Big Horn140.5 in
Lone Star140.5 in
Laramie149 in
Power Wagon149.3 in
Laramie Longhorn149 in
Longhorn149 in
Limited169 in
Ground clearance: Tradesman13 in
Big Horn13 in
Lone Star13 in
Laramie11.1 in
Power Wagon14.2 in
Laramie Longhorn11.1 in
Longhorn13.1 in
Limited11.1 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Tradesman17,350 lbs
Big Horn—
Lone Star—
Laramie—
Power Wagon10,580 lbs
Laramie Longhorn—
Longhorn—
Limited—
Max payload: Tradesman4,010 lbs
Big Horn3,940 lbs
Lone Star3,940 lbs
Laramie3,530 lbs
Power Wagon1,560 lbs
Laramie Longhorn3,350 lbs
Longhorn3,050 lbs
Limited3,100 lbs
Curb weight: Tradesman5,988 lbs
Big Horn6,058 lbs
Lone Star6,058 lbs
Laramie6,472 lbs
Power Wagon7,001 lbs
Laramie Longhorn6,663 lbs
Longhorn6,954 lbs
Limited6,901 lbs
Fuel tank: Tradesman32 gal
Big Horn32 gal
Lone Star32 gal
Laramie31 gal
Power Wagon31 gal
Laramie Longhorn31 gal
Longhorn31 gal
Limited32 gal

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Tradesman	Big Horn	Lone Star	Laramie	Power Wagon	Laramie Longhorn	Longhorn	Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	6.4 L	6.4 L	6.4 L	6.4 L	6.4 L	6.4 L	6.4 L	6.4 L
Horsepower	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp	410 hp
Torque	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	2	2	2	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	3	3	3	6	6	5	5	5
Length	232 in	232 in	232 in	238.8 in	238.8 in	238.8 in	238.8 in	260.8 in
Width	79.4 in	79.4 in	79.4 in	79.5 in	79.1 in	79.5 in	79.5 in	79.4 in
Height	78 in	78 in	78 in	78.2 in	80.9 in	78.2 in	80.2 in	78.1 in
Wheelbase	140.5 in	140.5 in	140.5 in	149 in	149.3 in	149 in	149 in	169 in
Ground clearance	13 in	13 in	13 in	11.1 in	14.2 in	11.1 in	13.1 in	11.1 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	17,350 lbs	—	—	—	10,580 lbs	—	—	—
Max payload	4,010 lbs	3,940 lbs	3,940 lbs	3,530 lbs	1,560 lbs	3,350 lbs	3,050 lbs	3,100 lbs
Curb weight	5,988 lbs	6,058 lbs	6,058 lbs	6,472 lbs	7,001 lbs	6,663 lbs	6,954 lbs	6,901 lbs
Fuel tank	32 gal	32 gal	32 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	32 gal