2021 Ram 3500 vs. 2022 Ram 3500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ram 3500 and 2022 Ram 3500 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 2021 Ram 3500 and the 2022 Ram 3500.
When comparing the 2021 Ram 3500's and the 2022 Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ram 3500 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Ram 3500 and 2022 Ram 3500 have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ram 3500's and the 2022 Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ram 3500 is a better car than the 2022 Ram 3500.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ram 3500 ranges from $44,311 to $73,893 while a used 2022 Ram 3500 is priced between $49,725 to $81,999.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Ram 3500 and the 2022 Ram 3500 both lose 17.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 3500 is 9.4 out of 10. Ram 3500 is ranked 1 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ram 3500 is 9.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Ram 3500 and the 2022 Ram 3500 makes 410 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2021 Ram 3500 and the 2022 Ram 3500 are available in Crew Cabor a Regular Cab configuration. Both the 2021 Ram 3500 and the 2022 Ram 3500 offer bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,880
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$37,566
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$34,230 - $50,410
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,792 - $91,997
Starting MSRP:
$44,520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$42,681
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$36,200 - $56,625
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$58,057
Price Range:
$44,311 - $73,893
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$59,126
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$48,426 - $77,293
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$64,691
Price Range:
$49,725 - $81,999
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$65,748
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$52,425 - $88,831
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ram 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.4 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ram 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.4 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ram 3500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
9.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
7.9 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
65.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Ram 3500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
8.9 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
65.1%
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 - 12.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.1 - 17
Ram 3500 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
2021 Ram 3500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Tradesman
2022 Ram 3500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, 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):
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
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:
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14970 lbs
Max Payload:
4640 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:
15470 lbs
Max Payload:
4640 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
Wifi:
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
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
Wifi:
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
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:
6056 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
77.8 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6056 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
77.8 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
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
Brown
Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Light Green / Olive Green Pearl Coat / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Case IH Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
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 / Republic Blue Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Light Green / Olive Green Pearl Coat / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange / Utility Orange
Red
Case IH Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
