Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat vs. Ram 2500 Laramie
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat and Ram 2500 Laramie 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 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat and the Ram 2500 Laramie.
When comparing the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat's and the Ram 2500 Laramie's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Ram 2500 Laramie has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat's and the Ram 2500 Laramie's specifications and ratings, the Ram 2500 Laramie is a better car than the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat ranges from $72,560 to $100,893 while a used 2024 Ram 2500 Laramie is priced between $65,430 to $91,942. For a new model, the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat's price is between $70,442 and $94,886, with the Ram 2500 Laramie priced between $67,756 and $93,254.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat loses 21.8 percent of its value and the Ram 2500 Laramie loses 22.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat retains 1.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 2500 Laramie.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-250 Super Duty is 9.0 out of 10 while the Ram 2500's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-250 Super Duty being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Ram 2500 being ranked 7 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-250 Super Duty is 9.1 out of 10. For the Ram 2500 the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Ram 2500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-250 Super Duty.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat’s base engine makes 430 horsepower, and the Ram 2500 Laramie base engine makes 410 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are heavy-duty trucks, the Ram 2500 Laramie has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear leg room. The Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the Ram 2500 Laramie is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat offers bed lengths of 81.9 and 98.1 inches, and the Ram 2500 Laramie offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat has higher safety ratings than the Ram 2500 Laramie, with an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$70,442 - $94,886
Starting MSRP:
$62,410
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$44,400 - $59,455
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$67,756 - $93,254
Starting MSRP:
$60,880
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$44,400 - $59,455
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$86,665
Price Range:
$72,560 - $100,893
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$85,339
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$68,548 - $114,221
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$77,157
Price Range:
$65,430 - $91,942
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$85,339
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$68,548 - $114,221
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$14,116
Depreciation %:
22.6%
Resale Value $:
$48,294
Residual Value %:
77.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18.7% - 27.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$14,554
Depreciation %:
23.9%
Resale Value $:
$46,326
Residual Value %:
76.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18.7% - 27.5%
Ford F-250 Super Duty Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.9 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
38.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 2500 Laramie
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.9 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
56.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
Ford F-250 Super Duty Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ram 2500 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
81.9 inches, 98.1 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Other Ford F-250 Super Duty Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT
Other Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Rebel, 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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.34 out of 5 Stars
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
430 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
485 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
16500 lbs
Max Payload:
3462 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15190 lbs
Max Payload:
3660 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
7.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
124.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6499 lbs
Width:
105.9 inches
Height:
81.4 inches
Length:
238.2 inches
Wheelbase:
148 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6339 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
78.2 inches
Length:
238.8 inches
Wheelbase:
149 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
LT275/65R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
