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2024 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Ram 1500 comes in seven core trim levels: Tradesman (and Tradesman HFE), Big Horn (called the Lone Star in Texas), Rebel, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Limited and TRX. Two cab configurations are available: quad cab or crew cab. Both include four doors and a back seat, but the quad cab has less rear legroom. Crew cabs come with a short bed (5 feet 7 inches) or a long bed (6 feet 4 inches), while all quad cabs have the long bed. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Ram 1500's engine lineup and key features.

Three engines are available depending on the trim level and configuration, while the former diesel option has been discontinued. They all use an eight-speed automatic that powers the rear wheels. Four-wheel drive is available as an option on all but the Ram Rebel and TRX, where it is standard. The engine lineup includes:

  • 3.6-liter V6 engine (305 horsepower, 271 lb-ft). It comes with Ram's eTorque system, which is a mild hybrid system that slightly improves fuel economy, power and smoothness.
  • 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft) with or without eTorque
  • Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 (702 hp, 650 lb-ft; TRX only)

Tradesman
The entry-level Ram 1500 Tradesman includes:

  • 18-inch steel wheels
  • Black bumpers and door handles
  • Automatic headlights
  • Heated and power-adjustable exterior mirrors
  • Power windows
  • Power door locks
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Cruise control
  • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Air conditioning
  • Clean air interior filtration system
  • Vinyl floor and seat coverings
  • 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Six-speaker stereo
  • Trailer sway damping (adjusts vehicle brakes to help control trailer movement if a trailer begins to sway)

Big Horn/Lone Star
Moving up to the Big Horn or its Texas-only Lone Star variant equips the Ram with:

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • Chrome bumpers
  • Foglights
  • Body-color door handles
  • Floor carpeting
  • Cloth seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Added interior storage
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat

The real benefit to choosing the Big Horn or Lone Star comes in the way of available options that are not offered on the Tradesman. Mainly, they're packed into Level 1 and Level 2 Equipment Groups, a Level 1 Safety Group and a Technology Group.

Rebel
Though four-wheel drive is an option, the Ram Rebel adds off-roading capability. It builds on the Big Horn's equipment with:

  • More aggressive styling
  • LED exterior lighting
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Upgraded suspension with a raised ride height
  • All-terrain tires with full-size spare
  • Hill descent control
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Tow hooks
  • Electronic locking rear axle
  • Class IV trailer-towing receiver hitch
  • Individual front bucket seats with a center console
  • Cloth and vinyl upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Rubber floor mats
  • Interior storage bins under the rear floor
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Laramie
Compared to the Big Horn on which it is based, the Ram Laramie takes a sharp turn toward luxury. Standard equipment includes:

  • Added exterior chrome
  • LED headlights
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Remote engine start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable pedals
  • 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Satellite radio
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Ram Connect connected services
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Limited Longhorn
The Ram Limited Longhorn is even more upscale, equipped with:

  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Upgraded LED headlights with automatic high beams
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Side steps
  • Spray-in bedliner and in-bed lighting
  • Power tailgate release
  • Exclusive leather seats
  • Reclining heated rear seats and rear underseat storage
  • Navigation system
  • Front and rear parking sensors

Limited
The luxurious Ram Limited has a standard 5.7-liter V8 and even more standard equipment, including:

  • Four-corner air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
  • Power-deployable running boards
  • Premium-leather bucket seats
  • 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Ram offers the optional Elite package for the Ram 1500 Limited, but only for that specific trim. It includes some small tweaks that should give the Ram a bit more of a premium feel. Changes include:

  • Upgraded interior trim
  • Upgraded leather upholstery
  • Suede headliner
  • Standard 60/40-split-opening tailgate

TRX
While the Ram Rebel is more capable than other Rams when it comes to off-roading, the TRX is a dedicated off-road performance truck. It builds on the Limited with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, full-time four-wheel drive and these features:

  • Flared fenders
  • Amber LED lights embedded into functional hood scoop
  • Upgraded engine cooling
  • Performance exhaust system
  • Specialized lifted suspension with Bilstein adaptive dampers
  • 35-inch all-terrain tires
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Electronic locking rear differential
  • Underbody skid plates

Many features that are standard on the higher trims are available on the lower trims as part of optional packages. Other highlights from the optional features list include:

  • 33-gallon fuel tank
  • RamBox cargo storage
  • Split multifunction tailgate
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
  • Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Trailer reverse steering control (a dashboard-mounted knob is used to control the truck's steering, turning in a direction that will guide a trailer into a desired spot)

Finally, several driver assist features are available for the Rebel, Laramie, Longhorn, Limited and TRX. Depending on the trim level, they include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Ram 1500 and the car in front)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Ram 1500 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Which 1500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the midrange Laramie as a good starting point for most truck shoppers. It comes with standard features such as leather seating and an upgraded center touchscreen that make the 1500 more than just a basic work truck. You can also equip it with a wide range of options.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
New Germany, MN
Vehicle
1500 Tradesman
1500 Lone Star
1500 Big Horn
1500 Laramie
1500 Rebel
1500 Limited Longhorn
1500 Limited
1500 TRX
Vehicle
Tradesman
3.6L 6cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
Starting MSRP
$42,170
Avg Price Paid
$37,038
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Lone Star
3.6L 6cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
Starting MSRP
$47,335
Avg Price Paid
$42,147
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Big Horn
3.6L 6cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
Starting MSRP
$47,335
Avg Price Paid
$42,147
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4 for sale near you
Rebel
3.6L 6cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
Starting MSRP
$55,450
Avg Price Paid
$48,181
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3 for sale near you
Limited Longhorn
3.6L 6cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
Starting MSRP
$61,395
Avg Price Paid
$53,021
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Limited
5.7L 8cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
Starting MSRP
$65,810
Avg Price Paid
$56,833
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2 for sale near you
TRX
6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A
Starting MSRP
$96,340
Avg Price Paid
$92,028
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
vinyl
cloth
cloth
leather
vinyl/cloth
premium leather
premium leather
vinyl/cloth
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
optional
standard
standard
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
optional
standard
standard
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
305 hp @ 6,400 rpm
305 hp @ 6,400 rpm
305 hp @ 6,400 rpm
305 hp @ 6,400 rpm
305 hp @ 6,400 rpm
305 hp @ 6,400 rpm
395 hp @ 5,600 rpm
702 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Engine torque
269 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
269 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
269 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
269 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
269 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
269 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
410 lb-ft @ 3,950 rpm
650 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Engine displacement
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
5.7 l
6.2 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v8
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
275/65R18
275/65R18
275/65R18
275/65R18
275/70R18
275/55R20
275/55R20
325/65R18
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
18 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted/polished alloy wheels
painted/polished alloy wheels
painted/polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 25 / 22 MPG
20 / 25 / 22 MPG
20 / 25 / 22 MPG
20 / 25 / 22 MPG
20 / 25 / 22 MPG
20 / 25 / 22 MPG
18 / 23 / 20 MPG
10 / 14 / 12 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
33.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
520 / 650 miles
520 / 650 miles
520 / 650 miles
520 / 650 miles
520 / 650 miles
520 / 650 miles
468 / 598 miles
330 / 462 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
46.2 ft.
46.2 ft.
46.2 ft.
46.2 ft.
46.2 ft.
46.2 ft.
46.2 ft.
48.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,880 lb.
4,898 lb.
4,898 lb.
5,012 lb.
5,202 lb.
5,346 lb.
6,440 lb.
Ground Clearance
11.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
88.0 in.
Height
77.5 in.
77.5 in.
77.5 in.
77.5 in.
77.5 in.
77.5 in.
77.5 in.
80.9 in.
Length
232.9 in.
232.9 in.
232.9 in.
232.9 in.
232.9 in.
232.9 in.
232.9 in.
232.9 in.
Bed Length
5'7”
5'7”
5'7”
5'7”
5'7”
5'7”
5'7”
5'7”
Wheelbase
144.5 in.
144.5 in.
144.5 in.
144.5 in.
144.5 in.
144.5 in.
144.5 in.
145.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
Rear Head Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
45.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$57,093
$62,456
$61,053
$66,827
$67,141
$73,358
$75,054
$115,413
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.76
$0.83
$0.81
$0.89
$0.9
$0.98
$1
$1.54
Depreciation
$19,983
$22,144
$21,181
$23,822
$23,984
$27,581
$28,448
$38,191
Financing
$9,037
$10,799
$10,532
$12,317
$12,511
$13,832
$14,111
$24,442
Taxes & Fees
$5,071
$6,051
$5,904
$6,898
$7,006
$7,742
$7,897
$13,653
Fuel
$11,225
$11,225
$11,225
$11,225
$11,225
$11,225
$12,345
$25,882
Insurance
$6,934
$7,394
$7,368
$7,722
$7,572
$8,135
$8,000
$7,776
Maintenance
$3,987
$3,987
$3,987
$3,987
$3,987
$3,987
$3,397
$4,452
Repairs
$856
$856
$856
$856
$856
$856
$856
$1,017
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black (Fleet), cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, vinyl
Black, cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, cloth
Black, leather/leatherette
Black, leather
Black, premium leather
Black/Red, premium leather
Black, leather/leatherette
Black/Red, vinyl/cloth
Black/New Saddle, leather
Mountain Brown, premium leather
Indigo/Sea Salt, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Black, vinyl/cloth
Black, leather
Exterior
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Night Edge Blue/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Harvest Sunrise/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat