Used 2021 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Ram 3500 is available in five trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Longhorn and Limited. Regular-cab, crew-cab, and Mega Cab (the extra-large crew-cab) configurations pair with standard (6 foot 4 inches) or long (8 foot) cargo beds and rear- or four-wheel drive.
Which 3500 trim does Edmunds recommend?
Your decision about which Ram 3500 HD to buy depends on how you plan to use the truck and the size of your budget. Unless you can't live without leather seats, the cloth-upholstered Big Horn offers you the broadest access to cab styles, drivetrains, seating configurations and equipment at the lowest price. You can restrict options to keep the truck basic and affordable, or you can add lots of extras to increase capability, upgrade technology or improve its looks.
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Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle | 3500 Tradesman | 3500 Big Horn | 3500 Lone Star | 3500 Laramie | 3500 Longhorn | 3500 Limited |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | optional | optional | 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 | standard | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | ||||||
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/chrome alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | 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 |
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 |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 47.6 ft. | 47.6 ft. | 47.6 ft. | 47.6 ft. | 47.6 ft. | 53.6 ft. |
Curb weight | 6,424 lb. | 6,485 lb. | 6,485 lb. | 6,545 lb. | 6,622 lb. | 6,857 lb. |
Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - | - | 11.2 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | 83.5 in. | 83.5 in. | 83.5 in. | 83.5 in. | 83.5 in. | 83.5 in. |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. |
Height | 78.4 in. | 78.4 in. | 78.4 in. | 78.4 in. | 78.4 in. | 78.4 in. |
Length | 237.4 in. | 237.4 in. | 237.4 in. | 237.4 in. | 237.4 in. | 260.8 in. |
Bed Length | 6'4” | 6'4” | 6'4” | 6'4” | 6'4” | 8'2” |
Wheelbase | 149.5 in. | 149.5 in. | 149.5 in. | 149.5 in. | 149.5 in. | 169.5 in. |
Seating Capacity | 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. |
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. |
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 |
True Cost to Own® | $55,341 | $55,348 | $54,667 | $57,682 | $61,097 | $62,955 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.73 | $0.77 | $0.81 | $0.84 |
Depreciation | $14,627 | $13,713 | $13,304 | $14,657 | $17,212 | $18,399 |
Financing | $5,395 | $5,846 | $5,714 | $6,753 | $7,408 | $8,046 |
Taxes & Fees | $2,167 | $2,334 | $2,285 | $2,668 | $2,910 | $3,146 |
Fuel | $20,773 | $20,773 | $20,773 | $20,773 | $20,773 | $20,773 |
Insurance | $4,104 | $4,407 | $4,316 | $4,556 | $4,519 | $4,316 |
Maintenance | $5,710 | $5,710 | $5,710 | $5,710 | $5,710 | $5,710 |
Repairs | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black/Diesel Gray, vinyl Black (Fleet), cloth Black, cloth | Black/Diesel Gray, cloth Black, premium cloth Black/Light Mountain Brown, premium cloth Black/Light Frost Beige, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), vinyl Black/Light Mountain Brown, cloth | Black/Diesel Gray, cloth Black, premium cloth Black/Light Mountain Brown, premium cloth Black/Light Frost Beige, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), vinyl Black/Light Mountain Brown, cloth | Mountain Brown/Light Frost Beige, leather Black, leather | Mountain Brown/Light Mountain Brown, premium leather Black/Cattle Tan, premium leather | Black, premium leather Indigo/Frost, premium leather |
Exterior | RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Low Vol National Safety Yellow Low Vol Omaha Orange Hydro Blue Pearl Coat Flame Red Clear Coat Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat Low Vol Construction Yellow Low Vol Utility Orange Olive Green Pearl Coat Case IH Red Low Vol Black Clear Coat Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Bright White Clear Coat Low Vol Yellow Low Vol School Bus Yellow Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat New Holland Blue Low Vol Light Green Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat | Low Vol Yellow Low Vol School Bus Yellow Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat New Holland Blue Low Vol Light Green Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Low Vol National Safety Yellow Low Vol Omaha Orange Hydro Blue Pearl Coat Flame Red Clear Coat Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat Low Vol Construction Yellow Low Vol Utility Orange Olive Green Pearl Coat Case IH Red Low Vol Black Clear Coat Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Bright White Clear Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat | Low Vol Yellow Low Vol School Bus Yellow Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat New Holland Blue Low Vol Light Green Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Low Vol National Safety Yellow Low Vol Omaha Orange Hydro Blue Pearl Coat Flame Red Clear Coat Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat Low Vol Construction Yellow Low Vol Utility Orange Olive Green Pearl Coat Case IH Red Low Vol Black Clear Coat Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Bright White Clear Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat | RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Hydro Blue Pearl Coat Flame Red Clear Coat RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Flame Red Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Olive Green Pearl Coat Patriot Blue Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Hydro Blue Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Pearl White/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Bright White Clear Coat Bright White Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Pearl White Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat | RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Pearl White/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Bright White Clear Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat Flame Red Clear Coat Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Bright White Clear Coat Pearl White Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat | Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Bright White Clear Coat Pearl White Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat |