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2024 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Ram 3500 is available in five main trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited Longhorn and Limited. There are also three cab styles — regular cab, crew cab and Mega Cab (the extra-large crew cab) — and either a standard bed (6 feet 4 inches) or a long bed (8 feet) but limits to how you can combine each trim, cab and bed. Four-wheel drive is optional on certain trims. Keep reading for a breakdown of the 3500's engines and features.

Engine selections include gasoline and diesel powerplants:

  • Standard 6.4-liter gas V8 (410 hp, 429 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic
  • Optional 6.7-liter Cummins turbocharged diesel inline six-cylinder (370 hp, 850 lb-ft) with a six-speed automatic
  • Optional high-output version of the diesel with 420 hp and 1,075 lb-ft

Equipment highlights for each trim level are as follows:

Tradesman
When you seek the maximum capability at the minimum price, the Tradesman offers:

  • 18-inch steel wheels
  • Cruise control
  • Air conditioning
  • Front bench seat
  • Vinyl upholstery and floor coverings
  • 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Four-speaker sound system
  • Class V receiver hitch
  • Locking tailgate
  • Second-row in-floor storage bins (crew cab)

Big Horn (also known as the Lone Star in Texas)
Goes beyond the basics, adding:

  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
  • Trailer light check system
  • Keyless entry
  • Power-adjustable, heated tow mirrors
  • Cloth seats and carpeted floors
  • Trailer brake controller

Laramie
For a little more luxury and livability, the Laramie offers:

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • Power-folding tow mirrors
  • Soft-opening tailgate
  • Leather seats
  • Power-adjustable and heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 10-speaker premium sound system
  • Remote engine start
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Limited Longhorn
For a more premium pickup, the Longhorn installs:

  • LED headlights
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Rear window defroster
  • Upscale design details
  • Front parking sensors
  • Remote tailgate release
  • Premium leather
  • Front bucket seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Power-adjustable pedals

Limited
The most luxurious and technologically advanced version of the Ram 3500, the Limited features:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Exclusive leather seats
  • Premium wood interior trim
  • Blind-spot warning with trailer coverage (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change)
  • Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is approaching from the side while reversing)

Many features found on the upper trim levels can be added to the lower trims as part of optional packages. Some packaged options can be added individually. Significant options for the Ram 3500 include:

  • Power-deploying running boards
  • 12-inch center touchscreen
  • Integrated navigation system
  • 17-speaker premium sound system
  • Noise canceling system
  • Wireless phone charger
  • RamBox in-bed storage bins
  • Surround-view camera
  • Trailer surround-view camera
  • Cargo-view camera
  • Safety Group package:
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Ram 3500 and the car in front)
    • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • 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)
  • Towing Technology Group package
    • Upgraded power-telescoping side mirrors for towing
    • Trailer surround-view camera system
    • Trailer reverse guidance system

Which 3500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Since little changes on 2024 Ram 3500 our recommendation remains the 3500 Big Horn (called the Lone Star in Texas). The Big Horn comes with enough standard features to be livable and is priced below the luxury trucks in the segment.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
3500 Tradesman
3500 Lone Star
3500 Big Horn
3500 Laramie
3500 Limited Longhorn
3500 Limited
Vehicle
Tradesman
6.4L 8cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$49,795
Avg Price Paid
$43,986
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10 for sale near you
Lone Star
6.4L 8cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$53,515
Avg Price Paid
$48,590
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Laramie
6.4L 8cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$61,385
Avg Price Paid
$55,396
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1 for sale near you
Limited Longhorn
6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A
Starting MSRP
$83,220
Avg Price Paid
$76,391
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Limited
6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A
Starting MSRP
$87,370
Avg Price Paid
$77,177
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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
optional
optional
optional
standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
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
370 hp @ 2,800 rpm
370 hp @ 2,800 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
850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Engine displacement
6.4 l
6.4 l
6.4 l
6.4 l
6.7 l
6.7 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
inline 6
inline 6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-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
alloy wheels
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.
32.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
32.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
diesel fuel
diesel fuel
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
47.6 ft.
47.6 ft.
47.6 ft.
53.6 ft.
47.6 ft.
53.8 ft.
Curb weight
6,424 lb.
6,485 lb.
6,485 lb.
6,615 lb.
8,620 lb.
8,998 lb.
Ground Clearance
11.2 in.
11.5 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.
79.8 in.
78.4 in.
Length
237.4 in.
237.4 in.
237.4 in.
260.8 in.
237.4 in.
260.8 in.
Bed Length
6'4”
6'4”
6'4”
8'2”
6'4”
8'2”
Wheelbase
149.5 in.
149.5 in.
149.5 in.
169.5 in.
149.5 in.
169.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
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/Diesel Gray, vinyl
Black (Fleet), cloth
Black, cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, cloth
Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), vinyl
Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, cloth
Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), vinyl
Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black/Diesel Gray, cloth
Black, leather
Mountain Brown/Light Mountain Brown, premium leather
Black/Cattle Tan, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Exterior
Bright White Clear Coat
Low Vol School Bus Yellow
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Low Vol Utility Orange
Case IH Red
Low Vol Omaha Orange
Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
Low Vol Yellow
Low Vol National Safety Yellow
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
New Holland Blue
Low Vol Light Green
Republic Blue Clear Coat
Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat
Low Vol Construction Yellow
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Low Vol Black Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Low Vol School Bus Yellow
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Low Vol Utility Orange
Case IH Red
Low Vol Omaha Orange
Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
Low Vol Yellow
Low Vol National Safety Yellow
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
New Holland Blue
Low Vol Light Green
Republic Blue Clear Coat
Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat
Low Vol Construction Yellow
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Low Vol Black Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Low Vol School Bus Yellow
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Low Vol Utility Orange
Case IH Red
Low Vol Omaha Orange
Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
Low Vol Yellow
Low Vol National Safety Yellow
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
New Holland Blue
Low Vol Light Green
Republic Blue Clear Coat
Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat
Low Vol Construction Yellow
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Low Vol Black Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Pearl White
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Pearl White/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat/RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Pearl White
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Pearl White
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat