Used 2021 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The Ram 2500 is available in seven distinct trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn, Lone Star, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Limited and the off-road-specific Power Wagon. The standard engine is a 6.4-liter V8 (410 horsepower, 429 lb-ft of torque), and a 6.7-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder (370 hp, 850 lb-ft) is optional on all trims except the Power Wagon. Four-wheel drive is optional on all trims except for the Power Wagon, which gets 4WD standard.
Which 2500 trim does Edmunds recommend?
One step up from the base model, the Big Horn (called the Lone Star for Texas buyers) provides impressive towing and hauling capabilities along with a strong set of standard features. It's a more comfortable Ram 2500 for everyday use than the no-frills Tradesman. If you're looking for a boost in capability, consider the Towing Technology Group package for upgraded mirrors, exterior lights and safety sensors.
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Comparing average pricing near
Pooler, GA
| Vehicle | 2500 Tradesman | 2500 Big Horn | 2500 Lone Star | 2500 Laramie | 2500 Power Wagon | 2500 Longhorn | 2500 Limited |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Parking assistance | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | vinyl | cloth | cloth | leather | cloth | premium leather | premium leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | ||||||
| Engine power | 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 6.4 l | 6.4 l | 6.4 l | 6.4 l | 6.4 l | 6.4 l | 6.4 l |
| Engine configuration | v8 | v8 | v8 | v8 | v8 | 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 |
| Tire size | 245/70R17 | 275/70R18 | 275/70R18 | 275/70R18 | 285/70R17 | 275/70R18 | 285/60R20 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.5-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 17 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 20 X 8.0-in |
| Wheel type | steel wheels | steel wheels | steel wheels | polished alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | polished alloy wheels | painted/chrome alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | 32.0 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 48.0 ft. | 48.0 ft. | 48.0 ft. | 48.0 ft. | 48.2 ft. | 48.0 ft. | 53.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 6,340 lb. | 6,441 lb. | 6,441 lb. | 6,472 lb. | 7,001 lb. | 6,663 lb. | 6,901 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 11.1 in. | 11.1 in. | 11.1 in. | 11.1 in. | 14.2 in. | 11.1 in. | 11.1 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 83.5 in. | 83.5 in. | 83.5 in. | 83.5 in. | 83.4 in. | 83.5 in. | 83.5 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 79.5 in. | 79.5 in. | 79.5 in. | 79.5 in. | 79.1 in. | 79.5 in. | 79.4 in. |
| Height | 78.2 in. | 78.2 in. | 78.2 in. | 78.2 in. | 80.9 in. | 78.2 in. | 78.1 in. |
| Length | 238.8 in. | 238.8 in. | 238.8 in. | 238.8 in. | 238.8 in. | 238.8 in. | 260.8 in. |
| Bed Length | 6'4” | 6'4” | 6'4” | 6'4” | 6'4” | 6'4” | 8'2” |
| Wheelbase | 149.0 in. | 149.0 in. | 149.0 in. | 149.0 in. | 149.3 in. | 149.0 in. | 169.0 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| 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. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.9 in. | 65.9 in. | 65.9 in. | 65.9 in. | 65.9 in. | 65.9 in. | 65.9 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. |
| Rear Leg Room | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 65.6 in. | 65.6 in. | 65.6 in. | 65.6 in. | 65.6 in. | 65.6 in. | 65.6 in. |
| Section Title | 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® | $56,802 | $59,743 | $54,158 | $59,917 | $70,027 | $62,989 | $65,128 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.76 | $0.8 | $0.72 | $0.8 | $0.93 | $0.84 | $0.87 |
| Depreciation | $12,901 | $14,539 | $12,497 | $13,911 | $19,555 | $17,223 | $19,038 |
| Financing | $6,762 | $7,171 | $6,800 | $7,648 | $9,387 | $9,184 | $9,527 |
| Taxes & Fees | $4,272 | $4,524 | $4,295 | $4,817 | $5,886 | $5,762 | $5,972 |
| Fuel | $16,299 | $16,299 | $16,299 | $16,299 | $16,299 | $16,299 | $16,299 |
| Insurance | $5,628 | $6,270 | $6,000 | $6,302 | $6,074 | $6,254 | $6,025 |
| Maintenance | $8,375 | $8,375 | $5,702 | $8,375 | $10,051 | $5,702 | $5,702 |
| Repairs | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,775 | $2,565 | $2,565 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black (Fleet), cloth Black/Diesel Gray, vinyl Black, cloth | Black/Light Mountain Brown, premium cloth Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth Black, premium cloth Black/Light Frost Beige, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, cloth Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth Black/Light Mountain Brown, cloth Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), vinyl | Black/Light Mountain Brown, premium cloth Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth Black, premium cloth Black/Light Frost Beige, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, cloth Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth Black/Light Mountain Brown, cloth Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), vinyl | Mountain Brown/Light Frost Beige, leather Black, leather | Black/Mountain Brown, leather Black/Diesel Gray, cloth Black, leather | Mountain Brown/Light Mountain Brown, premium leather Black/Cattle Tan, premium leather | Indigo/Frost, premium leather Black, premium leather |
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