Ford F-150 vs Ram 2500: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (October 2026), the Ford F-150 typically lists for $44,444 against $47,291 for the Ram 2500 (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). the Ford F-150 leads on NCAP safety (4.8★ vs 4.0★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the SUPERCREW at $40,059 vs the TRADESMAN at $43,594; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Ford F-150 SUPERCREW ($40,059) faces the Ram 2500 TRADESMAN ($43,594); the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW (35.8% of Ford F-150 listings) and the BIG HORN (52.5% of Ram 2500 listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($79,186) faces the LARAMIE ($55,605). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Ford F-150 | Ram 2500 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| SUPERCREWMost popularCheapest | $40,059 | 35.8% | TRADESMANCheapest | $43,594 | 12.8% |
| STX | $41,999 | 8.0% | BIG HORNMost popular | $44,962 | 52.5% |
| XLT | $42,995 | 30.9% | BIG HORN/LONESTAR | $46,999 | 8.6% |
| LARIAT | $56,388 | 9.3% | LARAMIEPriciest | $55,605 | 20.8% |
| TREMOR | $58,984 | 2.7% | LONGHORN | $65,381 | 0.9% |
| PLATINUM | $63,155 | 2.4% | POWER WAGON/REBEL | $66,344 | 1.6% |
| SUPERCREW-RAPTOR | $66,495 | 2.0% | LIMITED | $68,897 | 2.2% |
| RAPTORPriciest | $79,186 | 3.3% | LIMITED/LONGHORN | $76,470 | 0.6% |
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Ford F-150 prices · Ram 2500 prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Ford F-150 typical | Ram 2500 typical | Difference | Ford F-150 MPG | Ram 2500 MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,718 | $47,291 | Ford F-150 +$11,427 | 12–24 MPG | — |
| 2025 | $44,444 | $50,402 | Ram 2500 +$5,958 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2024 | $43,282 | $44,988 | Ram 2500 +$1,706 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2023 | $40,046 | $44,489 | Ram 2500 +$4,443 | 12–25 MPG | — |
| 2022 | $36,200 | $40,294 | Ram 2500 +$4,094 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2021 | $32,042 | $39,450 | Ram 2500 +$7,408 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2020 | $27,472 | $38,297 | Ram 2500 +$10,825 | 16–24 MPG | — |
| 2019 | $25,097 | $35,789 | Ram 2500 +$10,692 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2018 | $23,236 | $30,999 | Ram 2500 +$7,763 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2017 | $20,825 | $29,995 | Ram 2500 +$9,170 | 16–22 MPG | — |
| 2016 | $18,771 | $27,900 | Ram 2500 +$9,129 | 16–21 MPG | — |
| 2015 | $17,499 | $26,422 | Ram 2500 +$8,923 | 17–22 MPG | — |
| 2014 | $14,995 | $23,900 | Ram 2500 +$8,905 | 13–19 MPG | — |
| 2013 | $13,900 | $24,900 | Ram 2500 +$11,000 | 13–19 MPG | — |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (October 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Ford F-150 or Ram 2500?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Ford F-150 is cheaper: it typically lists for $44,444 versus $47,291 for the Ram 2500 (national medians, October 2026).
Which is safer — Ford F-150 or Ram 2500?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Ford F-150 averages 4.8 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.0 for the Ram 2500. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Ford F-150 or Ram 2500?
NHTSA lists an average of 6.1 recalls per model year for the Ford F-150 and 10.8 for the Ram 2500 — an edge for the Ford F-150. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Ford F-150 SUPERCREW typically lists for $40,059 vs $43,594 for a Ram 2500 TRADESMAN; the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW ($40,059, 35.8% of Ford F-150 listings) and the BIG HORN ($44,962, 52.5% of Ram 2500 listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($79,186) faces the LARAMIE ($55,605). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
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Dig deeper
Ford F-150 — live listings & specs Ram 2500 — live listings & specs Ford F-150 prices by year Ram 2500 prices by year Ford F-150 MPG by year
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