Used RAM 2500 for Sale near Chisholm, MN

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 $42,345, and its lowest point over the past year was $41,693. 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 the full lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise its power, towing capability, and comfortable, well-appointed cabins, with the Cummins diesel and spacious interior coming up again and again. Expert reviews also highlight the truck’s capability, comfort, and upscale character, especially in newer model years.

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 issues, especially in higher-spec trucks where the equipment list can push the price up quickly. 30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 2500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the RAM 2500 for its power, towing strength, comfort, and everyday usability, and expert reviews reinforce that it delivers serious capability with a well-appointed cabin. Across the model years, the truck also earns repeat praise for reliability and durability, especially in diesel-equipped versions.

• 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 81.4% — 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 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 the standard 8.4-inch touchscreen; best if you want the lowest-cost entry into the lineup.
• Big Horn: Adds chrome exterior touches and keeps the standard 8.4-inch touchscreen, making it a strong value pick for buyers who want a little more polish.
• Black Express: A street-oriented Crew Cab-only trim with a Sport Performance Hood, 20-inch black wheels, black tubular side steps, and a black cloth interior.
• Warlock: The off-road-focused Crew Cab trim with 4WD, 34-inch Goodyear Duratrac all-terrain tires, Bilstein shock absorbers, a transfer case skid plate, hill descent control, and an anti-spin rear differential.
• Laramie: A comfort-focused trim with plush-truck creature comforts, a 12-inch touchscreen, and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Rebel: An off-road-oriented trim with the larger 12-inch touchscreen and the kind of rugged hardware and character that suit trail-minded buyers.
• Power Wagon: The serious off-road model with electronic locking front and rear differentials, a disconnecting front sway bar, and the larger 12-inch touchscreen.
• Limited Longhorn: A luxury trim with high-end leather interiors and premium finishes.
• Limited: The top-end luxury trim with high-end leather interiors and premium finishes.

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 broad mix of newer features, strong capability, and plenty of inventory to compare. More listings also give you a better chance of finding the right trim, cab, bed, and price combination.

What is the RAM 2500's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer models, while older years show smaller declines. That pattern suggests the truck’s pricing has softened broadly rather than holding flat across the lineup.

The 2017, 2024, and 2015 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

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 −15.0% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.36%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $55,868. The RAM 2500 offers a spacious, well-appointed cabin that makes it feel more refined than a typical heavy-duty work truck.

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 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 12-inch digital instrument cluster and available surround-view camera system, bring the latest cabin tech.
• Safety: Adaptive steering, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and lane-keep assist are part of the Safety Group package.
• Starting price: The 2026 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.