Used RAM 2500 for Sale nearStillwater, OK

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 $41,663, and its lowest point over the past year was $41,652. 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 lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a 4.6/5 all-generations user rating. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the truck’s power, towing ability, comfort, and spacious, well-appointed cabins. Reliability is another recurring strength, and many shoppers also value the truck’s durability and upscale feel for a heavy-duty pickup.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert testing are fuel economy, pricing, and some feature and functionality concerns, especially on recent models.

33.2% 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 reviews repeatedly highlight its strong capability and refined cabin. Across the lineup, it comes across as a truck that can handle hard use while still feeling comfortable for everyday driving.

• Owners rate the RAM 2500 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

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

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.4% — 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 display.
• Big Horn: Adds chrome exterior touches and keeps the 8.4-inch touchscreen, making it a strong value-oriented step up.
• Black Express: A street-oriented Crew Cab trim with a Sport Performance Hood, 20-inch black wheels, black tubular side steps, and a black cloth interior.
• Warlock: An off-road-focused Crew Cab trim with 20-inch diamond-cut wheels, 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 a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, making it a strong choice if you want the best-value blend of features and refinement.
• Rebel: An off-road-oriented trim that gets the larger 12-inch touchscreen and the 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Power Wagon: The most serious off-road model, with the larger 12-inch touchscreen, the 12-inch digital instrument cluster, electronic locking front and rear differentials, and a disconnecting front sway bar.
• Limited: A luxury trim with high-end leather interiors, the 12-inch digital instrument cluster, and the largest 14.4-inch touchscreen.
• Limited Longhorn: A luxury trim with high-end leather interiors, the 12-inch digital instrument cluster, and the largest 14.4-inch touchscreen.

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 attract the broadest shopper interest because they combine newer features, strong availability, and a healthy share of good and great deals. That mix gives you more choices at the time of shopping.

What is the RAM 2500's resale value?

The table shows broad price declines across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Most model years are down by meaningful amounts, and several recent years have seen especially sharp drops. That creates more room to find value, particularly if you're focused on newer trucks.

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 −13.18% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.0%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.6% 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 $56,374. The RAM 2500 offers strong towing capability, a spacious cabin, and a durable, heavy-duty character that suits both work and everyday use.

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 and pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: Uconnect 5 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, plus a 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Safety: Adaptive steering, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and lane-keep assist are part of the Safety Group package.
• Starting price: $49,450 for a base Tradesman regular cab with RWD.

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.

How does the 2025 RAM 2500 compare to the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.