Ford F-150 vs Ram 2500: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (August 2026), the Ford F-150 typically lists for $47,995 against $47,687 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 $40,998 vs the BIG HORN at $44,995; 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 ($40,998) faces the Ram 2500 BIG HORN ($44,995); the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW (38.6% of Ford F-150 listings) and the BIG HORN (48.7% of Ram 2500 listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($79,292) faces the LARAMIE ($54,998). 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 | $40,998 | 38.6% | BIG HORNMost popularCheapest | $44,995 | 48.7% |
| STX | $42,431 | 7.2% | TRADESMAN | $45,293 | 11.6% |
| XLT | $43,998 | 27.9% | BIG HORN/LONESTAR | $46,296 | 11.9% |
| LARIAT | $56,495 | 9.5% | LARAMIEPriciest | $54,998 | 22.8% |
| TREMOR | $59,839 | 2.9% | LONGHORN | $65,713 | 0.8% |
| PLATINUM | $64,017 | 2.4% | POWER WAGON/REBEL | $69,777 | 1.7% |
| SUPERCREW-RAPTOR | $67,772 | 2.2% | LIMITED | $70,998 | 2.0% |
| RAPTORPriciest | $79,292 | 3.5% | LIMITED/LONGHORN | $78,262 | 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 | $59,667 | $47,687 | Ford F-150 +$11,980 | 12–24 MPG | — |
| 2025 | $47,995 | $48,781 | Ram 2500 +$786 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2024 | $44,294 | $46,943 | Ram 2500 +$2,649 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2023 | $41,037 | $45,286 | Ram 2500 +$4,249 | 12–25 MPG | — |
| 2022 | $37,389 | $41,259 | Ram 2500 +$3,870 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2021 | $32,998 | $39,930 | Ram 2500 +$6,932 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2020 | $28,267 | $38,094 | Ram 2500 +$9,827 | 16–24 MPG | — |
| 2019 | $25,989 | $36,168 | Ram 2500 +$10,179 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2018 | $23,863 | $31,361 | Ram 2500 +$7,498 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2017 | $20,999 | $30,415 | Ram 2500 +$9,416 | 16–22 MPG | — |
| 2016 | $18,900 | $26,999 | Ram 2500 +$8,099 | 16–21 MPG | — |
| 2015 | $17,835 | $25,901 | Ram 2500 +$8,066 | 17–22 MPG | — |
| 2014 | $14,995 | $24,352 | Ram 2500 +$9,357 | 13–19 MPG | — |
| 2013 | $13,995 | $24,995 | Ram 2500 +$11,000 | 13–19 MPG | — |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (August 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 $47,687 versus $47,995 for the Ford F-150 (national medians, August 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 7.4 recalls per model year for the Ford F-150 and 10.7 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 $40,998 vs $44,995 for a Ram 2500 BIG HORN; the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW ($40,998, 38.6% of Ford F-150 listings) and the BIG HORN ($44,995, 48.7% of Ram 2500 listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($79,292) faces the LARAMIE ($54,998). 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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