Ram 1500 vs. Ram 3500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ram 1500 and Ram 3500 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 and the Ram 3500.
In comparing the Ram 1500's and the Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Ram 3500 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ram 1500's and the Ram 3500's specifications and ratings, the Ram 3500 is a better car than the Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ram 1500 ranges from $55,965 to $71,084 while a used 2024 Ram 3500 is priced between $58,678 to $106,800. For a new model, the Ram 1500's price is between $53,970 and $71,610, with the Ram 3500 priced between $60,551 and $102,792.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ram 1500 loses 41.3 percent of its value and the Ram 3500 loses 17.7 percent of its value. This means the Ram 3500 retains 23.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 1500 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Ram 3500's quality rating is 9.4 out of 10. This results in the Ram 1500 being ranked 3 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ram 3500 being ranked 1 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ram 1500 is 8.5 out of 10. For the Ram 3500 the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Ram 3500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ram 1500’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the Ram 3500 base engine makes 410 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ram 1500, a fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, and front shoulder room. The Ram 1500 and Ram 3500 are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the Ram 3500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches, and the Ram 3500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ram 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.73 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$53,970 - $71,610
Starting MSRP:
$40,275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$60,551 - $102,792
Starting MSRP:
$46,255
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:
$63,569
Price Range:
$55,965 - $71,084
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:
$79,667
Price Range:
$58,678 - $106,800
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 $:
$16,676
Depreciation %:
41.4%
Resale Value $:
$23,599
Residual Value %:
58.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$8,672
Depreciation %:
18.7%
Resale Value $:
$37,583
Residual Value %:
81.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18.7% - 27.5%
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Ram 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.4 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 3500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12
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:
65.1%
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:
7.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
Ram 1500 Rankings
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10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 11Ram 3500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
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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, Regular 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
Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock
Ram 3500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Tradesman
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):
Not yet available
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:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7690 lbs
Max Payload:
2300 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15470 lbs
Max Payload:
4640 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
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:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.9 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:
62.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4771 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
228.4 inches
Wheelbase:
140.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6056 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
77.8 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Forged Blue Metallic / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Steel Storm
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / New Holland Blue / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat / Republic Blue Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Case IH Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange / Utility Orange
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
