2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman vs. Big Horn
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman and 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn 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 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman and the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn.
When comparing the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman's and the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman and 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman's and the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman is a better car than the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn.
Pricing: A used 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman ranges from $28,994 to $54,880 while a used 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn is priced between $36,486 to $59,865. For a new model, the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman's price is between $51,869 and $69,397, with the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn priced between $61,365 and $77,972.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman and the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn both lose 28.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 2500 is 8.1 out of 10. Ram 2500 is ranked 8 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 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman and the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn makes 410 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman and the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn are available in Crew Cabor a Regular Cab configuration. Both the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman and the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn 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:
51869 - 69397
Starting MSRP:
42775
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
42681
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
36200 - 56625
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
61365 - 77972
Starting MSRP:
46795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
42681
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
36200 - 56625
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40284
Price Range:
28994 - 54880
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
58292
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48769 - 78469
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
45793
Price Range:
36486 - 59865
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
58292
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48769 - 78469
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
9.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
7.0 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.429
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
9.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
7.0 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.429
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.636466514623404
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.0 - 16.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.636466514623404
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.0 - 16.6
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
Other Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon
Other Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15540 lbs
Max Payload:
4010 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:
15540 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
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
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:
5988 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5988 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome clad
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 / Republic Blue 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 / 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
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
