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Ram 2500 vs. Toyota Tundra

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ram 2500 and Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra.

When comparing the Ram 2500's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the Ram 2500 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ram 2500's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tundra is a better car than the Ram 2500.

Pricing: For a new model, the Ram 2500's price is between $55,600 and $96,820, with the Toyota Tundra priced between $48,733 and $74,355.

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 Toyota Tundra loses 28.7 percent of its value. This means the Ram 2500 retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Tundra.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 2500 is 8.1 out of 10 while the Toyota Tundra's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Ram 2500 being ranked 8 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Toyota Tundra being ranked 1 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ram 2500 is 8.1 out of 10. For the Toyota Tundra the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tundra a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 2500.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ram 2500’s base engine makes 405 horsepower, and the Toyota Tundra base engine makes 348 horsepower.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ram 2500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Toyota Tundra is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Ram 2500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches, and the Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 65.6, 77.6, 96.5 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Tundra has higher safety ratings than the Ram 2500, with an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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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:

48733 - 74355

Starting MSRP:

41260

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

39371

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

36900 - 41260

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:

61764

Price Range:

50745 - 69087

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:

Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

9.3 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Toyota Tundra Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

9.2 / 10

Safety:

8.5 / 10



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 Toyota Tundra

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

15.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

12.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

11.3 - 15.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.585



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

Best Heavy Duty Trucks Under $60k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Heavy Duty Trucks Under $60k

1 / 2

Best Heavy Duty Trucks for Tall People

2 / 9

Heavy Duty Trucks with Best Resale Value

3 / 9

Best Off-road Heavy Duty Trucks

6 / 9

Most Affordable Heavy Duty Trucks

7 / 9

Best Heavy Duty Trucks

8 / 9

Heavy Duty Trucks with the Most Legroom

8 / 9

Best Heavy Duty Trucks for Towing

9 / 9

Heavy Duty Trucks with the Most Horsepower

9 / 9

Most Comfortable Heavy Duty Trucks

9 / 9

Toyota Tundra Rankings

Best Full-Size Trucks

1 / 10

Best Full-Size Trucks for Tall People

1 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value

1 / 10

Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks

1 / 10

Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money

1 / 8

Safest Full-Size Trucks

2 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Full-Size Trucks

5 / 10

Most Affordable Full-Size Trucks

5 / 8

Best Full-Size Trucks for Towing

6 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with the Most Legroom

6 / 10

Best Off-road Full-Size Trucks

7 / 10

Most Comfortable Full-Size Trucks

8 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with the Most Horsepower

9 / 10

Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Cab Types

Crew Cab, Regular Cab

Available Cab Types

Crew Cab, Extended Cab

Available Bed Length(s)

76.3 inches, 98.3 inches

Available Bed Length(s)

65.6 inches, 77.6 inches, 96.5 inches

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Hybrid

Ram 2500 Trim Levels

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

Toyota Tundra Trim Levels

1794 Edition, Limited, Platinum, SR, SR5

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 / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

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):

4.53 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:

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:

348 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

405 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

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

0.067 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Max Payload:

1940 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:

3.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

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:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

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:

Standard

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:

Available

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:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

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:

41 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

65 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

63.4 inches

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:

5205 lbs

Width:

80.2 inches

Height:

78 inches

Length:

233.6 inches

Wheelbase:

145.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.3 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:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P245/75R18

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

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Not available

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Black/Diesel Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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