New RAM 2500 for Sale nearBronx, NY

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 $41,869, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $41,654 over the past year. 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 interiors. Across the years, the truck also earns repeat praise for reliability and for feeling well suited to both work and everyday use.

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

The main tradeoffs center on fuel economy, pricing, and some feature and functionality concerns, especially in recent years with expert coverage.

32.8% 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 reliability. Expert coverage also repeatedly highlights its strong performance and spacious, well-appointed cabin.

• 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 most manageable when you verify service history and choose a truck 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 80.3% — 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
• 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 standard 8.4-inch touchscreen display; a practical step up for buyers who want 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: 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: Brings the creature comforts many truck shoppers want, plus the larger 12-inch touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Rebel: Adds off-road focus and the larger 12-inch touchscreen.
• Power Wagon: The most capability-focused off-road trim, 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-oriented trim with high-end leather interiors, blind-spot monitors with trailer coverage, and the 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Limited Longhorn: The upscale counterpart with high-end leather interiors, blind-spot monitors with trailer coverage, and the 12-inch digital instrument cluster.

What RAM 2500 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a wider mix of trims, prices, and equipment. That usually gives you more chances to find the configuration you want at a competitive price.

What is the RAM 2500's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is helpful if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the smaller declines suggest some older trucks are changing more gradually. Overall, the pattern favors buyers looking for recent RAM 2500 models at softer prices.

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

Adaptive cruise control is standard across the board.

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 −13.3% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.22%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,516. The RAM 2500 offers strong towing capability and a spacious, well-appointed cabin that make it appealing across model years.

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 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: The 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.