Ram 2500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ram 2500 and Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 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 and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
In comparing the Ram 2500's and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's specifications and ratings, the Ram 2500 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ram 2500's and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's specifications and ratings, the Ram 2500 is a better car than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ram 2500's price is between $55,600 and $96,820, with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD priced between $53,495 and $88,302.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ram 2500 loses 28.3 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD loses 32 percent of its value. This means the Ram 2500 retains 3.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 2500 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Ram 2500 being ranked 8 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD being ranked 6 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ram 2500 is 8.1 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Ram 2500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ram 2500’s base engine makes 405 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD base engine makes 401 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ram 2500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Ram 2500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches, and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD offers bed lengths of 82.2 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ram 2500 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
55600 - 96820
Starting MSRP:
45525
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48136
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
45525 - 61330
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
53495 - 88302
Starting MSRP:
45600
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
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 2500
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 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.0
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:
0.374
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
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9 out of / 9Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Rankings
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1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 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, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
82.2 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Black Express, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Rebel, Tradesman, Warlock
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trim Levels
Custom, High Country, LT, LTZ, Work Truck, ZR2
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:
5 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:
401 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
464 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
3759 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:
6.6 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 Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
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:
43.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 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:
Not yet available
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:
6203 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
79.9 inches
Length:
235.6 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17E
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Forged Blue Metallic
Gray
Ceramic Gray Clear Coat / Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Flame Red Clear Coat / Molten Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Indigo Blue / Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
