2014 Ram 2500 vs. 2015 Ram 2500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 Ram 2500 and 2015 Ram 2500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 Ram 2500 and the 2015 Ram 2500.
When comparing the 2014 Ram 2500's and the 2015 Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Ram 2500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2014 Ram 2500 and 2015 Ram 2500 have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 Ram 2500's and the 2015 Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Ram 2500 is a better car than the 2015 Ram 2500.
Pricing: A used 2014 Ram 2500 ranges from $20,315 to $43,824 while a used 2015 Ram 2500 is priced between $22,400 to $44,989.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 Ram 2500 and the 2015 Ram 2500 both lose 22.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 2500 is 8.8 out of 10. Ram 2500 is ranked 7 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ram 2500 is 9.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2014 Ram 2500 and the 2015 Ram 2500 makes 383 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2014 Ram 2500 and the 2015 Ram 2500 are available in Crew Cabor a Regular Cab configuration. Both the 2014 Ram 2500 and the 2015 Ram 2500 offer bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ram 2500 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,115
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$33,420
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$30,035 - $50,560
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,985
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$34,509
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$30,985 - $51,720
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,494
Price Range:
$20,315 - $43,824
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$32,762
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$26,474 - $44,443
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,850
Price Range:
$22,400 - $44,989
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$36,493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$30,410 - $48,863
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Ram 2500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 2.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
56.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Ram 2500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 3.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
56.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 14.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 13.9
Ram 2500 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ram 2500 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Natural Gas
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Natural Gas
2014 Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Outdoorsman, Power Wagon, Power Wagon Laramie, Power Wagon Tradesman, SLT, Tradesman
2015 Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Outdoorsman, Power Wagon, Power Wagon Laramie, Power Wagon Tradesman, SLT, Tradesman
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
383 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
11860 lbs
Max Payload:
3030 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
383 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
11870 lbs
Max Payload:
3040 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
63.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
62.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5966 lbs
Width:
78.9 inches
Height:
73.3 inches
Length:
231 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5957 lbs
Width:
78.9 inches
Height:
73.3 inches
Length:
231 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E
Exterior Colors
Beige
Case Power Tan / Prairie Pearl Coat
Black
Black Clear Coat / Black Gold Pearl Coat
Blue
Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / New Holland Blue / Robin Egg Blue / True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Copperhead Pearl Coat / Western Brown
Gray
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Agriculture Red / Bright Red / Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Case Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Fire Safety Lime Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Power Tan / Prairie Pearl Coat
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Holland Blue / Midnight Blue Pearlcoat / Robin Egg Blue / True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Dark Brown / Western Brown
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat / Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Agriculture Red / Bright Red / Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Diesel Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Diesel Gray
