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 $70,195.

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.

2018 Ram 3500

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

From live listings

$70,195

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

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Ram 3500 for sale

15 live listings from $70,195 · median $73,595

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Used
2025 Ram 3500
Laramie
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat•Black
$70,324
25,040 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 3500
Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 6'4" Box
Bright White Clear-Coat Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$90,835MSRP $98,260
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 3500
Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 8' Box
Forged Blue Metallic Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$75,375MSRP $83,615
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 3500
Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 6'4" Box
Bright White Clear-Coat Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$86,075MSRP $92,705
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 3500
Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 8' Box
Bright White Clear-Coat Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$85,575MSRP $94,985
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New
2026 RAM 3500
Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 6'4" Box
Ceramic Gray Clear-Coat Exterior Paint•Black Interior Color
$90,835MSRP $98,260
1 mi
Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC

Pricing

How much should you pay for the Ram 3500? 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)

$33,645

Typical monthly

$666/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 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

Compare 2018 Ram 3500 trim specifications
Spec	Tradesman6 configurations	SLT8 configurations	Big Horn6 configurations	Lone Star6 configurations	Laramie6 configurations	Laramie Longhorn6 configurations	Limited6 configurations
MSRP	$33,645 – $40,245	$37,845 – $46,645	$44,340 – $48,640	$44,340 – $48,640	$48,845 – $53,545	$55,595 – $60,295	$58,995 – $63,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Horsepower	383 hp	383 hp	383 hp	383 hp	370 hp	370 hp	370 hp
Torque	400 lb-ft	400 lb-ft	400 lb-ft	400 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft
Engine	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas
Seating	3	3	6	6	6	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	31,210 lbs	31,170 lbs	17,480 lbs	17,480 lbs	17,440 lbs	17,330 lbs	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

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Tradesman	SLT	Big Horn	Lone Star	Laramie	Laramie Longhorn	Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	6.4 L	6.4 L	6.4 L
Horsepower	383 hp	383 hp	383 hp	383 hp	370 hp	370 hp	370 hp
Torque	400 lb-ft	400 lb-ft	400 lb-ft	400 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft	429 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	2	2	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	3	3	6	6	6	5	5
Length	230.4 in	230.4 in	237.3 in	237.3 in	237.3 in	237.3 in	259.3 in
Width	78.9 in	78.9 in	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in
Height	76.9 in	76.9 in	78.4 in	78.4 in	78.4 in	78.4 in	78.2 in
Wheelbase	140 in	140 in	148.9 in	148.9 in	149.5 in	149.5 in	168.9 in
Ground clearance	—	—	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	31,210 lbs	31,170 lbs	17,480 lbs	17,480 lbs	17,440 lbs	17,330 lbs	30,420 lbs
Max payload	4,080 lbs	4,050 lbs	4,040 lbs	4,040 lbs	4,000 lbs	3,920 lbs	4,310 lbs
Fuel tank	32 gal	32 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	32 gal