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2018 Ram 3500

7 trims · 44 configurations · Truck (Crew Cab), Truck (Mega Cab), Truck (Regular Cab)

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$14,500

305 for sale · Starting MSRP $33,645 – $63,995

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Tradesman

Total price (Tradesman MSRP)

$33,645

Typical monthly

$666/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Ram 3500 trims

  • Tradesman

    6 configurations

    MSRP
    $33,645 – $40,245
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    —
    Horsepower
    383 hp
    Torque
    400 lb-ft
    Engine
    5.7L V8 gas
    Seating
    3
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    —
    Max towing
    31,210 lbs

  • SLT

    8 configurations

    MSRP
    $37,845 – $46,645
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    —
    Horsepower
    383 hp
    Torque
    400 lb-ft
    Engine
    5.7L V8 gas
    Seating
    3
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    —
    Max towing
    31,170 lbs

  • Big Horn

    6 configurations

    MSRP
    $44,340 – $48,640
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    —
    Horsepower
    383 hp
    Torque
    400 lb-ft
    Engine
    5.7L V8 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    —
    Max towing
    17,480 lbs

  • Lone Star

    6 configurations

    MSRP
    $44,340 – $48,640
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    —
    Horsepower
    383 hp
    Torque
    400 lb-ft
    Engine
    5.7L V8 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    —
    Max towing
    17,480 lbs

  • Laramie

    6 configurations

    MSRP
    $48,845 – $53,545
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    —
    Horsepower
    370 hp
    Torque
    429 lb-ft
    Engine
    6.4L V8 gas
    Seating
    6
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    —
    Max towing
    17,440 lbs

  • Laramie Longhorn

    6 configurations

    MSRP
    $55,595 – $60,295
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    —
    Horsepower
    370 hp
    Torque
    429 lb-ft
    Engine
    6.4L V8 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    —
    Max towing
    17,330 lbs

  • Limited

    6 configurations

    MSRP
    $58,995 – $63,995
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    —
    Horsepower
    370 hp
    Torque
    429 lb-ft
    Engine
    6.4L V8 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    —
    Max towing
    30,420 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
SLTgas
Big Horngas
Lone Stargas
Laramiegas
Laramie Longhorngas
Limitedgas
Fuel type
Tradesmanregular unleaded
SLTregular unleaded
Big Hornregular unleaded
Lone Starregular unleaded
Laramieregular unleaded
Laramie Longhornregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders
TradesmanV8
SLTV8
Big HornV8
Lone StarV8
LaramieV8
Laramie LonghornV8
LimitedV8
Displacement
Tradesman5.7 L
SLT5.7 L
Big Horn5.7 L
Lone Star5.7 L
Laramie6.4 L
Laramie Longhorn6.4 L
Limited6.4 L
Horsepower
Tradesman383 hp
SLT383 hp
Big Horn383 hp
Lone Star383 hp
Laramie370 hp
Laramie Longhorn370 hp
Limited370 hp
Torque
Tradesman400 lb-ft
SLT400 lb-ft
Big Horn400 lb-ft
Lone Star400 lb-ft
Laramie429 lb-ft
Laramie Longhorn429 lb-ft
Limited429 lb-ft
Transmission
Tradesman6-speed shiftable automatic
SLT6-speed shiftable automatic
Big Horn6-speed shiftable automatic
Lone Star6-speed shiftable automatic
Laramie6-speed shiftable automatic
Laramie Longhorn6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
Tradesmanrear wheel drive
SLTrear wheel drive
Big Hornrear wheel drive
Lone Starrear wheel drive
Laramierear wheel drive
Laramie Longhornrear wheel drive
Limitedrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
TradesmanTruck (Regular Cab)
SLTTruck (Regular Cab)
Big HornTruck (Crew Cab)
Lone StarTruck (Crew Cab)
LaramieTruck (Crew Cab)
Laramie LonghornTruck (Crew Cab)
LimitedTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors
Tradesman2
SLT2
Big Horn4
Lone Star4
Laramie4
Laramie Longhorn4
Limited4
Seating
Tradesman3
SLT3
Big Horn6
Lone Star6
Laramie6
Laramie Longhorn5
Limited5
Length
Tradesman230.4 in
SLT230.4 in
Big Horn237.3 in
Lone Star237.3 in
Laramie237.3 in
Laramie Longhorn237.3 in
Limited259.3 in
Width
Tradesman78.9 in
SLT78.9 in
Big Horn79.1 in
Lone Star79.1 in
Laramie79.1 in
Laramie Longhorn79.1 in
Limited79.1 in
Height
Tradesman76.9 in
SLT76.9 in
Big Horn78.4 in
Lone Star78.4 in
Laramie78.4 in
Laramie Longhorn78.4 in
Limited78.2 in
Wheelbase
Tradesman140 in
SLT140 in
Big Horn148.9 in
Lone Star148.9 in
Laramie149.5 in
Laramie Longhorn149.5 in
Limited168.9 in
Ground clearance
Tradesman—
SLT—
Big Horn7.3 in
Lone Star7.3 in
Laramie7.3 in
Laramie Longhorn7.3 in
Limited7.3 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing
Tradesman31,210 lbs
SLT31,170 lbs
Big Horn17,480 lbs
Lone Star17,480 lbs
Laramie17,440 lbs
Laramie Longhorn17,330 lbs
Limited30,420 lbs
Max payload
Tradesman4,080 lbs
SLT4,050 lbs
Big Horn4,040 lbs
Lone Star4,040 lbs
Laramie4,000 lbs
Laramie Longhorn3,920 lbs
Limited4,310 lbs
Fuel tank
Tradesman32 gal
SLT32 gal
Big Horn31 gal
Lone Star31 gal
Laramie31 gal
Laramie Longhorn31 gal
Limited32 gal

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2018 Ram 3500 FAQ

How much does the 2018 Ram 3500 cost?
The 2018 Ram 3500 has a starting MSRP of $33,645, ranging up to $63,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Tradesman from $33,645; SLT from $37,845; Big Horn from $44,340; Lone Star from $44,340; Laramie from $48,845; Laramie Longhorn from $55,595. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $14,500.
How much can the 2018 Ram 3500 tow?
The 2018 Ram 3500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 31,210 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
How many trims does the 2018 Ram 3500 come in?
The 2018 Ram 3500 is available in 7 trims (44 total configurations) across Truck (Crew Cab) and Truck (Mega Cab) and Truck (Regular Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.