Ram 1500 Laramie vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ram 1500 Laramie and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 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 Ram 1500 Laramie and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ.
In comparing the Ram 1500 Laramie's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ's specifications and ratings, the Ram 1500 Laramie has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ram 1500 Laramie's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ is a better car than the Ram 1500 Laramie.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ram 1500 Laramie's price is between $63,672 and $72,904, with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ priced between $55,772 and $69,319.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ram 1500 Laramie loses 41.3 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ loses 39.2 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500 Laramie.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 1500 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ram 1500 being ranked 3 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 being ranked 4 out of 11.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ram 1500 is 8.5 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ram 1500 Laramie’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ base engine makes 355 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ram 1500 Laramie and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ram 1500 Laramie and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ram 1500 Laramie offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, 98.2 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ram 1500 Laramie has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ, with an average rating of 4.73 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.40 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$63,672 - $72,904
Starting MSRP:
$60,030
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$55,772 - $69,319
Starting MSRP:
$57,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$60,194
Price Range:
$53,068 - $67,488
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
349
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13,792
# Good or Great Deals:
111
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$24,856
Depreciation %:
41.4%
Resale Value $:
$35,174
Residual Value %:
58.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$22,509
Depreciation %:
39.4%
Resale Value $:
$34,691
Residual Value %:
60.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500 Laramie
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
45.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
51.9%
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:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Ram 1500 Rankings
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11 out of / 11Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rankings
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5 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Other Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trim Levels
Custom, Custom Trail Boss, High Country, LT, LT Trail Boss, RST, Work Truck, ZR2
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 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):
4.73 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):
4.40 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
469 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.086 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6550 lbs
Max Payload:
2030 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9500 lbs
Max Payload:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
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:
5.3 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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench 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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench 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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4879 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
77.4 inches
Length:
232.4 inches
Wheelbase:
144.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4860 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
231.9 inches
Wheelbase:
147.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/60R20
