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 we compare 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 new vehicle base pricing and interior volume. The Ram 2500 Laramie has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat and Ram 2500 Laramie have the same base engine power. 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: For a new model, the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat's price is between $70,181 and $95,901, with the Ram 2500 Laramie priced between $71,002 and $92,455.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat loses 30.1 percent of its value and the Ram 2500 Laramie loses 28.3 percent of its value. This means the Ram 2500 Laramie retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-250 Super Duty is 8.0 out of 10 while the Ram 2500's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-250 Super Duty being ranked 9 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Ram 2500 being ranked 8 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-250 Super Duty is 7.7 out of 10. For the Ram 2500 the reliability rating is 8.1 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 base engine of both the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat and the Ram 2500 Laramie makes 405 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are heavy-duty trucks, the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ram 2500 Laramie has the advantage in the area of front head room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat and the Ram 2500 Laramie are available in 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 4.35 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
70181 - 95901
Starting MSRP:
62735
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48136
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
45525 - 61330
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
71002 - 92455
Starting MSRP:
61280
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48136
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
45525 - 61330
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900 - 81900
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900 - 81900
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ford F-250 Super Duty Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
7.3 / 10
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.0 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.458
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 2500 Laramie
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.0 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.429
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:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford F-250 Super Duty Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
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5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ram 2500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 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
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, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Other Ford F-250 Super Duty Trim Levels
King Ranch, Platinum, XL, XLT
Other Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Black Express, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Rebel, Tradesman, Warlock
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:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.35 out of 5 Stars
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
405 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
445 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
3892 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
405 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15220 lbs
Max Payload:
3610 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 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
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
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:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.8 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:
6041 lbs
Width:
105.9 inches
Height:
78.3 inches
Length:
250 inches
Wheelbase:
159.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6394 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:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
