2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs. 2019 Ram 2500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 2019 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 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the 2019 Ram 2500.
When comparing the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's and the 2019 Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Ram 2500 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's and the 2019 Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ram 2500 is a better car than the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ranges from $23,973 to $56,758 while a used 2019 Ram 2500 is priced between $29,808 to $60,877.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD loses 26.8 percent of its value and the 2019 Ram 2500 loses 22.9 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Ram 2500 retains 3.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 8.7 out of 10 while the Ram 2500's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD being ranked 8 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Ram 2500 being ranked 7 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 9.3 out of 10. For the Ram 2500 the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Ram 2500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD’s base engine makes 360 horsepower, and the 2019 Ram 2500 base engine makes 410 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the 2019 Ram 2500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD offers bed lengths of 78.9 and 97.8 inches, and the 2019 Ram 2500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the 2019 Ram 2500 have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$37,832
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$33,150 - $47,375
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$37,832
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$33,150 - $47,375
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,208
Price Range:
$23,973 - $56,758
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$50,674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$41,208 - $67,479
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
480
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
103,629
# Good or Great Deals:
178
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,660
Price Range:
$29,808 - $60,877
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$50,674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$41,208 - $67,479
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 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 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
5.9 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
53.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Ram 2500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
5.9 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
56.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Rankings
Ranking
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7 out of / 9Ranking
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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
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9 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
78.9 inches, 97.8 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Natural Gas
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trim Levels
LT, LTZ, Work Truck, High Country
2019 Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Tradesman
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 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:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
360 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
380 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14400 lbs
Max Payload:
3276 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15080 lbs
Max Payload:
4050 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 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:
6.4 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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.9 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:
6199 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
77.9 inches
Length:
248.9 inches
Wheelbase:
158.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5953 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
Brown
Havana Brown Metallic
Gray
Graphite Metallic
Red
Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / New Holland Blue / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat / Robin Egg Blue
Brown
Dark Brown / Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Bright Red / Case IH Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat / Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Dark Ash w/Jet Black Interior Accents
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Diesel Gray/Black
Gray
Not available
