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Ram 2500 vs. Ford F-150

In comparing the Ram 2500 to the Ford F-150, the Ram 2500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford F-150 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. Based on this comparison of the Ram 2500 versus the Ford F-150, the Ford F-150 is a better car than the Ram 2500.

Ram 2500 versus Ford F-150 Pricing

A used 2023 Ram 2500 ranges from $53,717 to $97,118 while a used 2023 Ford F-150 is priced between $46,965 to $99,995. For a new model, the Ram 2500's price is between $55,652 and $96,831, with the Ford F-150 priced between $45,340 and $84,624.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Ram 2500’s base engine makes 410 horsepower, and the Ford F-150 base engine makes 290 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Ford F-150 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Ram 2500 has the advantage of higher towing capacity and payload capacity, while the Ford F-150 has the advantage of higher ground clearance.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths

The Ram 2500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, 97.6 inches.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 4.66 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Ram 2500

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2023 Ford F-150

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$55,652 - $96,831

Used Asking Price:

$53,717 - $97,118

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$45,340 - $84,624

Used Asking Price:

$46,965 - $99,995

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

31.7%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

Not yet available

iSeeCars Rankings

2 / 15
2 / 15
2 / 15

Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value

5 / 15
5 / 11

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

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Not yet available

Available 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)

67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid

Trim Levels

Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Rebel, Tradesman

Trim Levels

King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, Tremor, XL, XLT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

5 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 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):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.66 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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:

15530 lbs

Max Payload:

4000 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

290 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.071 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

5000 lbs

Max Payload :

1950 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:

3.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

19 / 23 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

437 / 529 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

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:

40.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

66.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

Not yet available

Rear Leg Room:

Not yet available

Rear Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Cargo Space:

8.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

73.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

6001 lbs

Width:

83.5 inches

Height:

78 inches

Length:

232 inches

Wheelbase:

140.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4060 lbs

Width:

95.7 inches

Height:

75.6 inches

Length:

209.1 inches

Wheelbase:

122.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

LT245/70R17E

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

245/70R17