Dodge RAM 250 vs. Dodge Ram 3500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge RAM 250 and Dodge 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 Dodge RAM 250 and the Dodge Ram 3500.
When we compare the Dodge RAM 250's and the Dodge Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the Dodge RAM 250 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Dodge Ram 3500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge RAM 250's and the Dodge Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 1993 Dodge RAM 250 ranges from $7,317 to $60,633 while a used 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 is priced between $16,600 to $39,198.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge RAM 250’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Dodge Ram 3500 base engine makes 350 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Dodge RAM 250 is available in a Extended Cab or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Dodge Ram 3500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The Dodge RAM 250 offers a bed length of 96.1 inches, and the Dodge Ram 3500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15705
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
16280
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
15263 - 17861
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34680
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
29740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
25300 - 44145
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37052
Price Range:
7317 - 60633
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
23095
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
14939 - 37052
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
187371
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27077
Price Range:
16600 - 39198
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
23660
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
17974 - 31652
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
189688
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Dodge RAM 250 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Ram 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge RAM 250
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Ram 3500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5341092570549804
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 8.3
Dodge RAM 250 Rankings
Not yet available
Dodge Ram 3500 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
96.1 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel
Dodge RAM 250 Trim Levels
Base, LE
Dodge Ram 3500 Trim Levels
Laramie, SLT, ST
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
1 years / 12000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
220 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
3257 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
350 hp @ 3000 rpm
Torque:
650 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
12000 lbs
Max Payload:
4650 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
242 / 352 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
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
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64 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:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4143 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
72.9 inches
Length:
219.8 inches
Wheelbase:
131 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6847 lbs
Width:
97 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
231 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT235/80R17E
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Banzai Blue Metallic / Dark Spectrum Blue Metallic
Gold
Light Champagne Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Pearl Metallic
Red
Dark Copper Pearl Metallic / Poppy Red
Silver
Dark Silver Metallic / Silver Star Metallic
White
Bright White
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Gold
Not available
Green
Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Red
Bright Red / Flame Red Clear Coat / Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Brown
Austin Tan Pearl Coat / Dark Brown / Rugged Brown Pearl Coat
Gray
Light Graystone Pearl Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange
Yellow
Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
