Dodge Ram 3500 vs. Ford F-450 Super Duty
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Ram 3500 and Ford F-450 Super Duty 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 3500 and the Ford F-450 Super Duty.
When we compare the Dodge Ram 3500's and the Ford F-450 Super Duty's specifications and ratings, The Ford F-450 Super Duty has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Dodge Ram 3500 and Ford F-450 Super Duty have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Ram 3500's and the Ford F-450 Super Duty's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-450 Super Duty is a better car than the Dodge Ram 3500.
Pricing: A used 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 ranges from $19,923 to $42,964 while a used 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty is priced between $15,195 to $34,518.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Dodge Ram 3500 and the Ford F-450 Super Duty makes 350 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Ram 3500 and Ford F-450 Super Duty are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Dodge Ram 3500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Ford F-450 Super Duty is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The Dodge Ram 3500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches, and the Ford F-450 Super Duty offers a bed length of 98 inches.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,680
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$29,740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$25,300 - $44,145
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,145
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$29,740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$25,300 - $44,145
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,625
Price Range:
$19,923 - $42,964
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$23,443
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$18,265 - $29,625
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
154,342
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,761
Price Range:
$15,195 - $34,518
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$23,443
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$18,265 - $29,625
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94,996
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Dodge Ram 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford F-450 Super Duty Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-450 Super Duty
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:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 8.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 8.4
Dodge Ram 3500 Rankings
Not yet available
Ford F-450 Super Duty Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
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9 out of / 9Ranking
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
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
98 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel
Dodge Ram 3500 Trim Levels
Laramie, SLT, ST
Ford F-450 Super Duty Trim Levels
Harley-Davidson, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT
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:
5 years / 60000 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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
350 hp @ 3000 rpm
Torque:
650 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
16000 lbs
Max Payload:
6180 lbs
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
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
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
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:
Available
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:
40.3 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
68 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
68 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
135.0 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
8233 lbs
Width:
99.6 inches
Height:
79.8 inches
Length:
262.4 inches
Wheelbase:
172.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT235/80R17E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/70R19.5G
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Austin Tan Pearl Coat / Dark Brown / Rugged Brown Pearl Coat
Gray
Light Graystone Pearl Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange
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
Yellow
Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Dark Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Sterling Grey Metallic
Green
Forest Green Clearcoat Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Vermillion Red
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White Clearcoat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Stone
Beige
Camel