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Used 2019 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Ram 3500 is available in three cab styles, with two bed lengths and two powertrains. Depending on the configuration, the 3500 is offered in five different trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn and Limited.

Cab styles include a two-door regular cab, a four-door crew cab and a four-door jumbo crew cab called Mega Cab. The regular cab comes with an 8-foot bed only, while the crew cab has either the long bed or a short bed (6 feet 4 inches). The Mega Cab rides on the same wheelbase as the long-bed crew cab but combines an even bigger cabin with the short bed.

The standard engine for the Ram 3500 is a 6.4-liter V8 (410 hp, 429 lb-ft of torque) paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. A turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel six-cylinder engine is also available. In its Standard Output form, the 6.7-liter diesel engine puts out 370 hp and 850 lb-ft and is matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. The High Output version of the diesel powerplant generates 400 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with a six-speed Aisin-sourced automatic transmission.

The Tradesman is the most basic trim. Standard feature highlights include 18-inch steel wheels, a locking tailgate, air conditioning, a 40/20/40-split front bench, a tilt-only steering wheel, a 3.5-inch driver information display, vinyl upholstery, and a six-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, a USB port, and a 5-inch touchscreen interface.

Power windows and locks, including the locking tailgate, are standard on crew-cab models, as are power-adjustable heated mirrors. Regular-cab models have manual controls and non-heated mirrors by default.

The Big Horn (Lone Star for shoppers in Texas) equips it with chrome exterior trim, 18-inch alloy wheels (chrome on the Lone Star), an integrated trailer brake controller, remote locking and unlocking, a power-sliding rear window, remote ignition, cloth upholstery, carpeted floors, and full power accessories for all body styles.

The Laramie builds off the Big Horn/Lone Star and adds more chrome trim, a soft-closing tailgate, LED headlights and taillights, foglights, a 115-volt power outlet, power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors, remote ignition, front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 7-inch driver display screen, a power-adjustable driver's seat, leather upholstery, driver-seat memory functions, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 10-speaker surround-sound audio system, HD and satellite radio, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Longhorn supplements the Laramie's substantial features list by including a chrome mesh grille, a spray-in bedliner, LED bed lights, automatic high beams, automatic wipers, upgraded leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, wood interior and steering wheel trim, power-adjustable pedals with memory settings, front bucket seats, heated rear seats, and a navigation system.

The Limited trim comes with power-deployable running boards, 20-inch wheels, additional chrome exterior trim, the RamBox cargo management system (which includes bedside storage compartments, an adjustable bed divider and tie-downs), and special black leather upholstery.

Many upper-trim features are available on lower trim levels as part of packages or as stand-alone options. Other optional equipment highlights include a load-leveling air suspension, a cargo-view camera, a 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen, wireless smartphone charging, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, a 360-degree surround-view parking camera, fifth-wheel trailer preparation, a 17-speaker stereo system, a CD player and a sunroof.

Which 3500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

There are dozens of available configurations for the Ram 3500. For a basic workhorse, we recommend the base-level Tradesman. The luxury-oriented Limited trim level is on the opposite side of the spectrum. Can't decide? The Big Horn/Lone Star trim level is an appealing middle-ground pick.

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Comparing average pricing near
Keller, TX
Vehicle
3500 Tradesman
3500 Big Horn
3500 Lone Star
3500 Laramie
3500 Longhorn
3500 Limited
Vehicle
Big Horn
6.4L 8cyl 8A
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Lone Star
6.4L 8cyl 8A
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Laramie
6.4L 8cyl 8A
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2 for sale near you
Longhorn
6.4L 8cyl 8A
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1 for sale near you
Limited
6.4L 8cyl 8A
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2 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
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Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
vinyl
cloth
cloth
leather
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
Not Available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
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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
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
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
Engine displacement
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
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
Tire size
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/70R18
285/60R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 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
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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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
Fuel Capacity
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
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
53.6 ft.
Curb weight
6,400 lb.
6,400 lb.
6,400 lb.
6,400 lb.
6,400 lb.
6,567 lb.
Ground Clearance
11.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
83.5 in.
83.5 in.
83.5 in.
83.5 in.
83.5 in.
83.5 in.
Height
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.4 in.
Length
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”
8'2”
Wheelbase
149.0 in.
149.0 in.
149.0 in.
149.0 in.
149.0 in.
169.0 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.
Front Leg Room
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.
Rear Head Room
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.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 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

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black (Fleet), cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, vinyl
Black, cloth
Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, cloth
Black/Light Frost Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth
Black/Light Mountain Brown, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black/Light Mountain Brown, cloth
Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), vinyl
Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, cloth
Black/Light Frost Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth
Black/Light Mountain Brown, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black/Light Mountain Brown, cloth
Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), vinyl
Black, leather
Mountain Brown/Light Frost Beige, leather
Black/Cattle Tan, premium leather
Mountain Brown/Light Mountain Brown, premium leather
Indigo/Frost, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Exterior
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
New Holland Blue
RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Yellow
Low Vol Omaha Orange
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
Low Vol Tree Green
Flame Red Clear Coat
Low Vol National Safety Yellow
Low Vol Black Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Low Vol Construction Yellow
Low Vol School Bus Yellow
Bright White Clear Coat
Case IH Red
Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat
Low Vol Bright Green
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Light Cream
Low Vol Hills Green
Low Vol Robin Egg Blue
Low Vol Light Green
Low Vol Bright Red
Blue Streak Pearl Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
New Holland Blue
RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Omaha Orange
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
Low Vol Tree Green
Flame Red Clear Coat
Low Vol National Safety Yellow
Low Vol Black Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Low Vol Construction Yellow
Low Vol School Bus Yellow
Bright White Clear Coat
Case IH Red
Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat
Low Vol Bright Green
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Light Cream
Low Vol Hills Green
Low Vol Robin Egg Blue
Low Vol Light Green
Low Vol Bright Red
Blue Streak Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Yellow
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
New Holland Blue
RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Omaha Orange
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
Low Vol Tree Green
Flame Red Clear Coat
Low Vol National Safety Yellow
Low Vol Black Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Low Vol Construction Yellow
Low Vol School Bus Yellow
Bright White Clear Coat
Case IH Red
Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat
Low Vol Bright Green
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Light Cream
Low Vol Hills Green
Low Vol Robin Egg Blue
Low Vol Light Green
Low Vol Bright Red
Blue Streak Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Yellow
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Blue Streak Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Pearl White/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Pearl White
Blue Streak Pearl Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Pearl White/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Pearl White
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Pearl White