2019 Ram 2500 vs. 2020 Ram 2500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Ram 2500 and 2020 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 Ram 2500 and the 2020 Ram 2500.
When comparing the 2019 Ram 2500's and the 2020 Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ram 2500 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Ram 2500 and 2020 Ram 2500 have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Ram 2500's and the 2020 Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ram 2500 is a better car than the 2020 Ram 2500.
Pricing: A used 2019 Ram 2500 ranges from $29,808 to $60,877 while a used 2020 Ram 2500 is priced between $33,746 to $63,861.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 Ram 2500 and the 2020 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 2019 Ram 2500 and the 2020 Ram 2500 makes 410 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2019 Ram 2500 and the 2020 Ram 2500 are available in Crew Cabor a Regular Cab configuration. Both the 2019 Ram 2500 and the 2020 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:
$33,645
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:
$33,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$36,915
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$33,895 - $50,210
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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,462
Price Range:
$33,746 - $63,861
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$56,298
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,226 - $73,834
# 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 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%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ram 2500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
6.9 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
56.8%
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1 - 15.1
Ram 2500 Rankings
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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
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2019 Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Tradesman
2020 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:
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:
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
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15040 lbs
Max Payload:
4010 lbs
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
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
5953 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5988 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:
LT245/70R17E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E
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
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat / Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
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
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue 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
Green
Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Olive Green Pearl Coat / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange / Utility Orange
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
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Beige
Power Tan
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Diesel Gray/Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Diesel Gray/Black