Used RAM 2500 for SaleNationwide

How much does the RAM 2500 cost in today's market?

Used RAM 2500 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The RAM 2500's current nationwide average price is $42,292, and its lowest point over the past year was $41,689. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the RAM 2500 a good car?

Yes — the RAM 2500 earns strong marks from owners across its long run, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data. Owners repeatedly praise its power, towing strength, and comfortable, well-appointed cabins, and they also value the truck’s reliability and everyday usability. Expert reviews also point to a broad mix of capability, comfort, and upscale equipment that helps the truck work well as both a heavy-duty hauler and a more refined daily driver.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on pricing, fuel economy, and some feature or functionality concerns, especially in recent years where advanced safety equipment is not standard. Even so, the RAM 2500 remains a compelling used buy if you want heavy-duty strength with a more premium feel than many rivals.

29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 2500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the RAM 2500 for its power, towing ability, comfort, and durability, and expert reviews reinforce that it delivers serious capability with a well-equipped cabin. Across the model years, the truck also earns strong owner satisfaction scores, which supports its reputation as a dependable heavy-duty pickup.

• Owners rate the RAM 2500 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance history closely and focusing on trucks with clean records and consistent service.

What should I look for when buying a used RAM 2500?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Safety Group package
• Infotainment: Uconnect 5 software with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality

Which RAM 2500 trim should I buy?

The 2026 RAM 2500 offers these trims:

• Tradesman: The work-focused starting point, with a no-frills exterior and an 8.4-inch touchscreen; best if you want the most straightforward heavy-duty setup.
• Big Horn: Adds chrome accents and keeps the practical truck formula while moving up in equipment.
• Black Express: A Crew Cab-only, street-oriented trim with a Sport Performance Hood, 20-inch black wheels, black tubular side steps, and a black cloth interior.
• Warlock: A Crew Cab-only, 4WD-only off-road trim with 34-inch Goodyear Duratrac all-terrain tires, an anti-spin rear differential, Bilstein shocks, a transfer case skid plate, and hill descent control.
• Laramie: The best-value trim for many shoppers, with plush-truck comfort, a 12-inch touchscreen, and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Rebel: An off-road-oriented trim that pairs capability with a more rugged setup.
• Power Wagon: The most serious off-road model, with electronic locking front and rear differentials and a disconnecting front sway bar.
• Limited Longhorn: A luxury-focused trim with high-end leather and upscale finishes.
• Limited: The top luxury trim, with high-end leather and the richest feature set.

What RAM 2500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 2500 years with the most listings are 2025, 2023, and 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of shopping choice. More listings also usually make it easier for you to compare trims, equipment, and pricing.

What is the RAM 2500's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while a few older years are declining more slowly. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful savings across much of the lineup.

The 2017, 2024, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the RAM 2500 safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2017: 6/10

Adaptive cruise control is standard across the board on the newest expert-tested model, and the truck also offers a broad set of active safety technologies through its available safety packages.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used RAM 2500 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −13.91% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.26%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,148. The RAM 2500 offers a strong blend of heavy-duty capability, cabin comfort, and upscale character that makes it appealing well beyond pure work-truck duty.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base 6.4-liter Hemi V8 makes 405 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque, while the 6.7-liter Cummins turbocharged diesel delivers 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Uconnect 5 software, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster are part of the latest setup.
• Safety: Adaptive steering, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control are part of the latest safety setup.
• Starting price: The RAM 2500 starts at $46,855 before destination charges.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.