Used RAM 2500 for Sale near Vicksburg, MS

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 $41,320, and its lowest point over the past year was $41,320. 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. Owners consistently praise its power, towing capability, comfort, and spacious, well-appointed interiors, while also highlighting the truck’s reliability and durability. Expert reviews also reinforce the RAM 2500’s blend of heavy-duty strength and upscale comfort.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

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

The main tradeoffs are the truck’s high pricing, fuel economy concerns, and some usability quirks such as entry and exit difficulty and a less substantial-feeling column shifter.

33.1% 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 durability, and the expert reviews echo that it delivers serious capability with a premium-feeling cabin. Across the model years, the truck also earns repeat praise for its reliability and long-haul usefulness.

• 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 lowest when you choose a well-maintained truck with a clean history and service records, especially on higher-mileage diesel models.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80% — 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: Adaptive steering, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and lane-keep assist are part of the Safety Group package.
• Infotainment: Ram’s Uconnect 5 software 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 an 8.4-inch touchscreen, black steel wheels, and a no-frills exterior that suits buyers who want a straightforward heavy-duty truck.
• Big Horn: Adds chrome exterior touches and builds on the Tradesman’s equipment for shoppers who want a more polished look without moving up to the luxury end.
• 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: 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 plush-truck amenities, a 12-inch touchscreen, and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, making it the best-value choice for many buyers who want a strong mix of equipment and refinement.
• Rebel: An off-road-oriented trim that pairs rugged capability with the larger 12-inch touchscreen and the 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Power Wagon: The most serious off-road model in the lineup, with electronic locking front and rear differentials, a disconnecting front sway bar, a 12-inch touchscreen, and the 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Limited: A luxury trim with high-end leather interiors and the largest 14.4-inch touchscreen.
• Limited Longhorn: A luxury trim with high-end leather interiors and the largest 14.4-inch touchscreen, aimed at buyers who want the most upscale cabin presentation.
• Mega Cab: The extra-large cab configuration offered with Laramie, Limited, and Limited Longhorn trims for buyers who want maximum cabin space.

What RAM 2500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 2500 years with the most listings are 2025, 2023, and 2024.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices across trims, cab styles, and price points, which makes it easier to find the right truck. They also tend to attract more shoppers, so you can compare more listings before deciding.

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 and want more truck for the money. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer models, while a few older years are falling more slowly. That pattern gives you a wider range of value opportunities depending on how new you want to go.

The 2024, 2017, and 2016 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 −13.94% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.15%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.6% 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 $56,051. The RAM 2500 offers a strong mix of heavy-duty capability, towing strength, and a cabin that feels more refined than many trucks in its class.

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 14.4-inch touchscreen on top-shelf trucks.
• 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.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.