Chevrolet vs. Ram
When comparing the Chevrolet brand to the Ram brand, Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Ram has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, safety and vehicle rankings.
Chevrolet versus Ram: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Chevrolet versus Ram pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Chevrolet also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Chevrolet models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Chevrolet, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Chevrolet the overall advantage over Ram.
Chevrolet versus Ram: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Ram vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 5 model comparisons, with Chevrolet offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Chevrolet offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons.
Chevrolet versus Ram: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Chevrolet versus Ram overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Chevrolet has the advantage in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Ram has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Chevrolet and Ram tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Chevrolet shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Ram has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ram 3500 in Best 6-seater Trucks, Ram 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks, and Ram 3500 in Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Silverado 1500 LD in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks.
Safest Car Rankings
Ram has the better car ranking in 1 category: 1500 in Safest Full-Size Trucks.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Ram has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ram 3500 in 6-seater Trucks with Best Resale Value, Ram 1500 Classic in Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value, and Ram 3500 in Heavy Duty Trucks with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Silverado 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money.
Available Body Styles
Chevrolet offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 2 hatchbacks. In comparison, Ram offers only 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options
Chevrolet offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 4 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Ram offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 2 diesels.
Chevrolet offers 3 all-wheel-drive models, 9 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Ram offers 1 front-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
$42,837 - $73,258
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
$50,847 - $87,418
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
$50,847 - $87,418
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
$50,847 - $87,418
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
$52,525 - $90,330
New Car Pricing
Trucks
Ram 1500
$46,289 - $85,004
Ram 2500
$56,494 - $98,701
Ram 3500
$66,641 - $106,783
Ram 2500
$56,494 - $98,701
Ram 3500
$66,641 - $106,783
Used Car Pricing
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
$43,986 - $69,990
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
$53,172 - $89,990
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
$53,172 - $89,990
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
$53,172 - $89,990
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
$64,935 - $102,187
Used Car Pricing
Trucks
Ram 1500
$45,142 - $81,856
Ram 2500
$53,849 - $88,848
Ram 3500
$55,660 - $107,769
Ram 2500
$53,849 - $88,848
Ram 3500
$55,660 - $107,769
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
31%
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Trucks
Ram 1500
35.2%
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
310 hp / 430 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
401 hp / 464 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
401 hp / 464 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
401 hp / 464 foot-lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
401 hp / 464 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Trucks
Ram 1500
305 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Ram 2500
410 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 3500
410 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 2500
410 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 3500
410 hp / 429 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not Yet Available
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Trucks
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
13300 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
22430 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
22430 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
22430 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
36000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
Trucks
Ram 1500
12750 lbs
Ram 2500
20000 lbs
Ram 3500
37090 lbs
Ram 2500
20000 lbs
Ram 3500
37090 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
8.4 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not available
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
8.1 / 10
Ram 2500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 2500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
8.8 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
9.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
8.5 / 10
Ram 2500
8.9 / 10
Ram 3500
9.3 / 10
Ram 2500
8.9 / 10
Ram 3500
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
8.6 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
8.7 / 10
Ram 2500
8.0 / 10
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 2500
8.0 / 10
Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
7.7 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Not available
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
7.2 / 10
Ram 2500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 2500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
#4 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
#8 of 9 in
Best Heavy Duty Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
#9 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
#8 of 9 in
Best Heavy Duty Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
#4 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#3 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
Ram 2500
#7 of 9 in
Best Heavy Duty Trucks
Ram 3500
#2 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
Ram 2500
#7 of 9 in
Best Heavy Duty Trucks
Ram 3500
#2 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
#4 of 11 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
#6 of 11 in
Full-Size Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
#9 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
#9 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
#9 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
#7 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#9 of 11 in
Full-Size Trucks
Ram 2500
#5 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Ram 3500
#1 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Ram 2500
#5 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Ram 3500
#1 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Trucks
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
#2 of 7 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#3 of 7 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money