Used 2020 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Trims Comparison

On most models, buyers can choose from a quad cab with a long bed (6 feet, 4 inches) or a crew-cab configuration that also offers a shorter bed (5 feet, 7 inches). Many models come standard with a 3.6-liter V6 engine (305 hp, 269 lb-ft) with the eTorque system, and they can be optioned up to a 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft) with or without eTorque. The V8 is standard on Laramie, Long Horn and Limited models. The new diesel engine (260 hp, 480 lb-ft) is also available on any trim level, with the exception of the HFE, which is only available in the quad cab body style with the gasoline V6 and rear-wheel drive. A smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission is matched with each engine.

The entry-level Tradesman comes with 18-inch steel wheels and some niceties such as a 5-inch touchscreen, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and push-button start. There's also trailer sway damping and a six-speaker stereo. Crew-cab versions have second-row in-floor storage.

There are few optional upgrades for the HFE, which is essentially an efficiency-minded Tradesman model with an appearance package and few hardware deletions. Upgrades include 20-inch chrome wheels with low-rolling resistance tires, side steps, a tonneau cover, a carpeted floor, and front bucket seats (rather than a 40/20/40-split bench). The HFE does not have a rear stabilizer bar, an engine oil cooler or cargo tie-down hooks. Fuel economy rises 1 mpg in combined and highway cycles compared to a rear-wheel-drive Tradesman with the V6.

Moving up to the Big Horn and its Lone Star variant adds 18-inch aluminum wheels, foglights and a 60/40-split rear seat. The real leap comes in the available options, including an 8.4-inch or even 12-inch touchscreen. Both offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If you're thinking off-road, turn to the Rebel with its aggressive styling. An electronic locking rear axle and four skid plates are prepared to hit the nearest desert trail at full speed.

Ram takes a sharp turn toward luxury with the Laramie trim. Here the 8.4-inch screen is standard, as are 20-inch wheels and power mirrors and rear window. The leather-trimmed front seats are heated, ventilated and power-adjustable. Driver assistance features such as forward collision warning and lane keeping assist are available in optional safety packages.

Meanwhile, the Longhorn steps up to the plate with standard premium-leather bucket seats, a leather-wrapped wood steering wheel, and a spray-in bedliner. The top-line Limited, in crew cab with the short box only, takes things even further. It's loaded with snazzy chrome trim and standard four-corner air suspension, bringing pickup trucks into the realm of true luxury vehicles.

In addition to countless features packages and stand-alone luxury, tech and mechanical options, the Ram 1500 is available with a number of special graphics packages. These include the military-themed Built to Serve package (with the 4x4 Off-Road Group package, 20-inch wheels, and low-production exterior colors not available on other models) and Black Edition and Night Edition packages, which add black-colored styling elements to higher-end trims.