Used RAM 2500 for Sale nearPeachtree City, GA

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 $42,185, and its lowest point over the past year was $41,658. 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 is a strong choice if you want a heavy-duty truck with broad capability and a more refined feel than many rivals. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its power, towing ability, and comfortable cabins. Across the model years, you also see recurring appreciation for the Cummins diesel, reliability, and the truck’s upscale interior features.

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

The main tradeoffs are the expensive diesel option, fuel economy concerns, and some usability complaints around ride quality, steering, and entry and exit on certain years.

32.2% 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 durability, and expert coverage repeatedly highlights its strong capability and refined cabin. Across the model years, that combination makes it a truck many buyers trust for hard use and everyday driving.

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

Long-term ownership risk is most tied to how the truck was used and maintained, so a careful history check and service records matter a lot on used examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.9% — 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 6.4-inch touchscreen, matte plastic grille, and black steel wheels.
• Big Horn: Adds chrome exterior touches and sits above Tradesman as the next value step.
• 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, short-bed, 4WD off-road trim with 34-inch Goodyear Duratrac all-terrain tires, an anti-spin rear differential, Bilstein shock absorbers, a transfer case skid plate, and hill descent control.
• Laramie: A comfort-focused trim with the larger 12-inch touchscreen and the 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Rebel: An off-road-oriented trim with the larger 12-inch touchscreen and standard blind-spot monitors with trailer coverage.
• Power Wagon: The most serious off-road model, with electronic locking front and rear differentials, a disconnecting front sway bar, blind-spot monitors with trailer coverage, and the larger 12-inch touchscreen.
• Limited: A luxury trim with high-end leather interiors, the 14.4-inch touchscreen, and standard blind-spot monitors with trailer coverage.
• Limited Longhorn: A luxury trim with high-end leather interiors, the 14.4-inch touchscreen, and standard blind-spot monitors with trailer coverage.

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 give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right cab, bed, trim, and price combination. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader used-market availability.

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 points to softer pricing across much of the lineup. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older years show smaller declines. That means you can often find stronger value in recent model years without paying close to new-truck money.

The 2024, 2017, 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

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 −13.65% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.81%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,390. The RAM 2500 offers strong towing capability and a spacious, comfortable cabin.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base engine makes 405 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque, while the Cummins turbocharged diesel delivers 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Uconnect 5 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, and the truck also offers a 14.4-inch touchscreen plus a 10.25-inch passenger-side touchscreen.
• Safety: Adaptive steering, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and lane-keep assist are part of the Safety Group package.
• Starting price: The base Tradesman regular cab with RWD starts at $49,450.

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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.