Ram 2500 Big Horn vs. Ram 3500 Tradesman
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ram 2500 Big Horn and Ram 3500 Tradesman 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 2500 Big Horn and the Ram 3500 Tradesman.
In comparing the Ram 2500 Big Horn's and the Ram 3500 Tradesman's specifications and ratings, The Ram 3500 Tradesman has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Ram 2500 Big Horn and Ram 3500 Tradesman have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ram 2500 Big Horn's and the Ram 3500 Tradesman's specifications and ratings, the Ram 3500 Tradesman is a better car than the Ram 2500 Big Horn.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ram 2500 Big Horn's price is between $61,076 and $80,100, with the Ram 3500 Tradesman priced between $56,360 and $76,333.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ram 2500 Big Horn loses 28.3 percent of its value and the Ram 3500 Tradesman loses 23.4 percent of its value. This means the Ram 3500 Tradesman retains 4.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 2500 Big Horn.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 2500 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Ram 3500's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Ram 2500 being ranked 8 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Ram 3500 being ranked 1 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ram 2500 is 8.1 out of 10. For the Ram 3500 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Ram 3500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 2500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ram 2500 Big Horn and the Ram 3500 Tradesman makes 405 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ram 2500 Big Horn and the Ram 3500 Tradesman are available in Crew Cabor a Regular Cab configuration. Both the Ram 2500 Big Horn and the Ram 3500 Tradesman offer bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ram 2500 Big Horn has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
61076 - 80100
Starting MSRP:
49275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48136
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
45525 - 61330
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
56360 - 76333
Starting MSRP:
46725
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:
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Ram 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
9.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 2500 Big Horn
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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 3500 Tradesman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.6
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:
0.677
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 2500 Rankings
Ranking
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9 out of / 9Ram 3500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
8 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, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Diesel, Gasoline
Other Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Black Express, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Rebel, Tradesman, Warlock
Other Ram 3500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star
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 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:
405 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15550 lbs
Max Payload:
3940 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
405 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15490 lbs
Max Payload:
4680 lbs
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
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
Alloy wheels:
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
6064 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6072 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Power Tan
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Forged Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / New Holland Blue / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat / Republic Blue Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange / Utility Orange
Red
Case IH Red / Flame Red Clear Coat / Molten Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
