Ram 1500 Rebel vs. Ram 2500 Rebel
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ram 1500 Rebel and Ram 2500 Rebel 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 Rebel and the Ram 2500 Rebel.
In comparing the Ram 1500 Rebel's and the Ram 2500 Rebel's specifications and ratings, the Ram 1500 Rebel has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, interior volume and base engine power. The Ram 2500 Rebel has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ram 1500 Rebel's and the Ram 2500 Rebel's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ram 1500 Rebel's price is between $63,362 and $78,100, with the Ram 2500 Rebel priced between $72,313 and $96,192.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ram 1500 Rebel loses 42.8 percent of its value and the Ram 2500 Rebel loses 28.3 percent of its value. This means the Ram 2500 Rebel retains 14.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500 Rebel.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 1500 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Ram 2500's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Ram 1500 being ranked 5 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ram 2500 being ranked 8 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ram 1500 is 7.8 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 Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ram 1500 Rebel’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Ram 2500 Rebel base engine makes 405 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ram 1500 Rebel, a fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ram 1500 Rebel and Ram 2500 Rebel are comparable in regards to front head room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ram 1500 Rebel and the Ram 2500 Rebel are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ram 1500 Rebel offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches, and the Ram 2500 Rebel offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ram 1500 Rebel has higher safety ratings than the Ram 2500 Rebel, with an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
63362 - 78100
Starting MSRP:
64445
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
39371
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36900 - 41260
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
72313 - 96192
Starting MSRP:
68425
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:
63720
Price Range:
59147 - 72912
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
61430
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
55849 - 64780
# 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:
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.6 / 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 Ram 1500 Rebel
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 15.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.231
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 2500 Rebel
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
Ram 1500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10Ram 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
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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
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Other Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock
Other Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Black Express, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Tradesman, Warlock
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 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):
4.65 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:
420 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
469 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
11130 lbs
Max Payload:
1600 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
405 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14930 lbs
Max Payload:
3320 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
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:
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
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
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:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
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
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:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
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:
5504 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
77.6 inches
Length:
232.4 inches
Wheelbase:
144.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6680 lbs
Width:
83.4 inches
Height:
80.9 inches
Length:
238.8 inches
Wheelbase:
149.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
LT285/60R20E
