Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs. Ram 3500
When comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's and the Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and reliability. The Ram 3500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's and the Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs. Ram 3500 Pricing
A used 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD ranges from $64,935 to $102,187 while a used 2024 Ram 3500 is priced between $55,660 to $107,769. For a new model, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's price is between $52,525 and $90,330, with the Ram 3500 priced between $66,641 and $106,783.
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs. Ram 3500 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 9.7 out of 10. For the Ram 3500 the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 3500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD’s base engine makes 401 horsepower, and the Ram 3500 base engine makes 410 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Ram 3500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD offers bed lengths of 82.2 and 98.3 inches, and the Ram 3500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
52525 - 90330
Used Asking Price:
64935 - 102187
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
66641 - 106783
Used Asking Price:
55660 - 107769
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
9.700049 / 10
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ram 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
9.347604 / 10
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Rankings
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9 out of / 19Ram 3500 Rankings
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19 out of / 19Available 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)
82.2 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Trim Levels
High Country, LT, LTZ, Work Truck
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:
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):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
401 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
464 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
4583 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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:
6.6 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 Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 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:
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:
6329 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
80.9 inches
Length:
235.6 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.2 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:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E