Ford F-150 vs Ram 2500: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (July 2026), the Ford F-150 typically lists for $50,243 against $49,496 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 $42,370 vs the BIG HORN at $45,995; 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 ($42,370) faces the Ram 2500 BIG HORN ($45,995); the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW (40.3% of Ford F-150 listings) and the BIG HORN (48.0% of Ram 2500 listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($80,814) faces the LARAMIE ($55,988). 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 | $42,370 | 40.3% | BIG HORNMost popularCheapest | $45,995 | 48.0% |
| STX | $43,000 | 7.0% | TRADESMAN | $45,998 | 11.2% |
| XLT | $45,386 | 26.4% | BIG HORN/LONESTAR | $48,500 | 11.7% |
| LARIAT | $58,975 | 8.6% | LARAMIEPriciest | $55,988 | 24.1% |
| TREMOR | $61,898 | 2.8% | LONGHORN | $66,450 | 1.0% |
| PLATINUM | $65,499 | 2.5% | LIMITED | $70,325 | 2.4% |
| SUPERCREW-RAPTOR | $69,290 | 2.6% | POWER WAGON/REBEL | $70,560 | 1.2% |
| RAPTORPriciest | $80,814 | 4.1% | LIMITED/LONGHORN | $79,728 | 0.5% |
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 | $59,502 | $49,496 | Ford F-150 +$10,006 | 12–24 MPG | — |
| 2025 | $50,243 | $49,988 | Ford F-150 +$255 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2024 | $45,687 | $47,998 | Ram 2500 +$2,311 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2023 | $42,298 | $46,763 | Ram 2500 +$4,465 | 12–25 MPG | — |
| 2022 | $38,749 | $41,999 | Ram 2500 +$3,250 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2021 | $33,995 | $40,995 | Ram 2500 +$7,000 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2020 | $28,945 | $39,964 | Ram 2500 +$11,019 | 16–24 MPG | — |
| 2019 | $26,384 | $37,823 | Ram 2500 +$11,439 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2018 | $23,995 | $31,999 | Ram 2500 +$8,004 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2017 | $21,500 | $31,248 | Ram 2500 +$9,748 | 16–22 MPG | — |
| 2016 | $18,999 | $26,990 | Ram 2500 +$7,991 | 16–21 MPG | — |
| 2015 | $17,993 | $25,970 | Ram 2500 +$7,977 | 17–22 MPG | — |
| 2014 | $15,145 | $24,993 | Ram 2500 +$9,848 | 13–19 MPG | — |
| 2013 | $14,323 | $24,885 | Ram 2500 +$10,562 | 13–19 MPG | — |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 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 Ram 2500 is cheaper: it typically lists for $49,496 versus $50,243 for the Ford F-150 (national medians, July 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 11.9 recalls per model year for the Ford F-150 and 10.7 for the Ram 2500 — an edge for the Ram 2500. 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 $42,370 vs $45,995 for a Ram 2500 BIG HORN; the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW ($42,370, 40.3% of Ford F-150 listings) and the BIG HORN ($45,995, 48.0% of Ram 2500 listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($80,814) faces the LARAMIE ($55,988). 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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