2025 Ram 3500 Mega Cab Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2025 Ram 3500 is a heavy-duty pickup available in three body styles: regular cab, crew cab and Mega Cab (a unique larger crew cab with reclining rear seats). An 8-foot bed is standard with the regular cab and available with the crew cab. A 6-foot-4-inch bed is standard on the crew cab and mandatory with the Mega Cab. Note that two of the 3500's main differences are its extra-robust leaf-spring rear suspension — the 1500 and 2500 have coil springs at the rear, which yield better ride comfort and handling at the expense of capability — and the availability of a double-wheel rear axle that must be selected to achieve the most extreme towing and payload capabilities.
Which 3500 trim 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.
Compare trims side-by-side
Vehicle | 3500 Laramie | 3500 Limited | 3500 Limited Longhorn |
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Vehicle | Editors' Pick Laramie 6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A
1 for sale near you | Limited 6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard |
Upholstery | leather | premium leather | premium leather |
Heated seats | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | optional | standard | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | optional | optional | optional |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive | four wheel drive | four wheel drive |
Engine power | 420 hp @ 2,800 rpm | 420 hp @ 2,800 rpm | 420 hp @ 2,800 rpm |
Engine torque | 1,075 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 1,075 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 1,075 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm |
Engine displacement | 6.7 l | 6.7 l | 6.7 l |
Engine configuration | inline 6 | inline 6 | inline 6 |
Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Tire size | 275/70R18 | 285/60R20 | 285/60R20 |
Wheel size | 18 X 8.0-in | 20 X 8.0-in | 20 X 8.0-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | - | - | - |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | - | - | - |
Fuel Type | diesel fuel | diesel fuel | diesel fuel |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 50.6 ft. | 50.6 ft. | 50.6 ft. |
Curb weight | - | - | - |
Ground Clearance | - | - | - |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. |
Height | 78.5 in. | 78.5 in. | 78.5 in. |
Length | 249.9 in. | 249.9 in. | 249.9 in. |
Bed Length | 6'4” | 6'4” | 6'4” |
Wheelbase | 160.5 in. | 160.5 in. | 160.5 in. |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | - | - | - |
Front Head Room | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
Front Leg Room | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 65.9 in. | 65.9 in. | 65.9 in. |
Rear Head Room | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 43.1 in. | 43.1 in. | 43.1 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 65.6 in. | 65.6 in. | 65.6 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black, leather Bison Brown/Sea Salt, leather | Black, premium leather Black/Ebony Red, premium leather | Bison Brown/Mountain Brown, premium leather |
Exterior | Molten Red Pearl Coat Flame Red Clear Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Ceramic Grey Clear Coat Forged Blue Metallic Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Silver Zynith Bright White Clear Coat | Molten Red Pearl Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Ceramic Grey Clear Coat Forged Blue Metallic Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Silver Zynith Bright White Clear Coat | Molten Red Pearl Coat Flame Red Clear Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Forged Blue Metallic Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Silver Zynith Bright White Clear Coat |