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2025 Ram 3500 Crew Cab
Price Range: $50,190 - $77,950 Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.
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2025 Ram 3500 Review
Pros
- Massive torque and towing capacity with diesel engine
- High-quality cabins at every price point
- Easy-to-use and feature-packed infotainment systems
- Numerous available driver assist technologies
Cons
- Engines less powerful than Ford's
- Some might find the driving position too high
- Less comfortable ride than the Ram 2500
What's new
- High-output diesel is only engine offered
- New and improved touchscreen options
- Many other new entertainment, towing and safety features are available
- Revised styling
- Part of the fifth Ram 3500 generation introduced for 2019
Overview
If a 20,000-pound maximum tow rating just isn't enough and/or you have more than 4,000 pounds to drop into the bed, the 2025 Ram 3500 is going to be your heavy-duty Ram truck. Those numbers would be the 2500's capability ceiling. The 3500 maxes out at 36,610 pounds of towing muscle and 7,590 pounds of payload. Now, those are maximums — the exact figures can be much lower depending on a range of factors. But if you need the most Ram truck possible, the number that matters most is 3500.
Edmunds spotlight: Many changes for 2025
Last year, you could get the Ram 3500 with one of two Cummins diesel engine options. For 2025, Ram has discontinued the previous 370-hp Cummins diesel engine option. What's left is the more powerful version. It makes 10 more horsepower this year — now 430 hp — and is said to be quieter and smoother. Other changes for 2025 include updated styling and a refreshed interior with new-and-improved touchscreens. An all-digital instrument panel and a passenger-side screen are now available, too. Dual wireless charging pads and a power inverter are introduced to the available features list, along with a handy trailer reverse steering control system and several safety technologies.
Competitors to consider
As mighty as the Ram 3500's towing and payload numbers are, they're actually outdone by the Ford F-350 (a 40,000-pound towing maximum and up to 8,000 pounds of payload), in part thanks to its more powerful gasoline and diesel engines. It can't match the Ram's Mega Cab option, or its overall interior quality, usability or tech. Neither can the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD twins. They come close, at least inside, but their engine and capability specs are off the pace of both Ford and Ram. If you need more capability than all of the above, have you considered something from Peterbilt?
Which 3500 does Edmunds recommend?
Picking the best Ram 3500 depends a lot on what you're going to use it for. Setting aside commercial use, we think most buyers will be quite happy with the Laramie trim. It's not the fanciest, but you can outfit it with most of the Limited's extras and can avoid its ride-worsening 20-inch wheels and gimmicky front passenger display. Getting the optional diesel engine is also a smart move if you're going to be towing heavy trailers.
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FAQ
Is the Ram 3500 a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 3500 both on the road and at the track. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Ram 3500. Learn more
What's new in the 2025 Ram 3500?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Ram 3500:
- High-output diesel is only engine offered
- New and improved touchscreen options
- Many other new entertainment, towing and safety features are available
- Revised styling
- Part of the fifth Ram 3500 generation introduced for 2019
Is the Ram 3500 reliable?
To determine whether the Ram 3500 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the 3500. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the 3500's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2025 Ram 3500 a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Ram 3500 is a good car. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 3500 is a good car for you. Check back soon for the official Edmunds Rating from our expert testing team Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2025 Ram 3500?
The least-expensive 2025 Ram 3500 is the 2025 Ram 3500 Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $50,190.
Other versions include:
- Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $50,190
- Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $50,390
- Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $53,120
- Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $53,320
- Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $53,515
- Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $53,515
- Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $53,715
- Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $53,715
- Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $56,445
- Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $56,445
- Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $56,645
- Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $56,645
- Laramie 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $61,805
- Laramie 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $62,005
- Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $64,735
- Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $64,935
- Limited 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $74,820
- Limited Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $74,820
- Limited 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $75,020
- Limited Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $75,020
- Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $77,750
- Limited Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $77,750
- Limited Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $77,950
- Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) which starts at $77,950
What are the different models of Ram 3500?
If you're interested in the Ram 3500, the next question is, which 3500 model is right for you? 3500 variants include Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A), Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A), Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A), and Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A). For a full list of 3500 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more