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Buying a 2016 Ram 2500?
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Trim Levels
ALL 2016 RAM 2500 TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TradesmanTop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 3 | $31,780 | MyCar Score™59.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $35,550 | MyCar Score™59 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 3 | $35,755 | MyCar Score™58.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Regular Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 3 | $34,800 | MyCar Score™58.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $35,750 | MyCar Score™58.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 3 | $38,770 | MyCar Score™58.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $40,175 | MyCar Score™58.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $38,610 | MyCar Score™58.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $38,810 | MyCar Score™58 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $42,055 | MyCar Score™58 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $42,055 | MyCar Score™58 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $39,975 | MyCar Score™57.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $41,855 | MyCar Score™57.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $41,855 | MyCar Score™57.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $41,425 | MyCar Score™57.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $43,345 | MyCar Score™57.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $43,305 | MyCar Score™57.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $43,305 | MyCar Score™57.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman Power Wagon | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $46,560 | MyCar Score™57.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $43,545 | MyCar Score™57.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $45,225 | MyCar Score™57.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $46,440 | MyCar Score™57.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $45,225 | MyCar Score™57.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $45,425 | MyCar Score™57 | Look Up VIN |
| Outdoorsman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $46,220 | MyCar Score™57 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $46,640 | MyCar Score™57 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $45,425 | MyCar Score™57 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $44,795 | MyCar Score™57 | Look Up VIN |
| Outdoorsman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $46,420 | MyCar Score™56.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $46,675 | MyCar Score™56.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $47,890 | MyCar Score™56.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $46,675 | MyCar Score™56.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Power Wagon | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $51,160 | MyCar Score™56.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $50,130 | MyCar Score™56.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $52,215 | MyCar Score™56.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $50,330 | MyCar Score™56.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $52,415 | MyCar Score™56.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 6 | $51,580 | MyCar Score™56.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $53,665 | MyCar Score™55.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $55,800 | MyCar Score™55.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $55,500 | MyCar Score™55.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie Power Wagon | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $57,580 | MyCar Score™55.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $55,835 | MyCar Score™55.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $57,250 | MyCar Score™55.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $56,035 | MyCar Score™55.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $59,420 | MyCar Score™55.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $57,285 | MyCar Score™55.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Mega Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $60,870 | MyCar Score™55.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | — | 383 | 5 | $59,120 | MyCar Score™55.1 | Look Up VIN |
Tradesman
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
HP
383
Seats
3
MSRP
$31,780
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
HP
383
Seats
3
MSRP
$34,800
Drive
four wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$35,750
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$38,610
Drive
four wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$41,855
Drive
rear wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$41,855
Drive
rear wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Mega Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$43,305
Drive
rear wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Mega Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$43,305
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman Power Wagon
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$46,560
Drive
four wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$45,225
Drive
four wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$45,225
Drive
four wheel drive
Outdoorsman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
5
MSRP
$46,220
Drive
four wheel drive
Outdoorsman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
5
MSRP
$46,420
Drive
four wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Mega Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$46,675
Drive
four wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Mega Cab)
HP
383
Seats
6
MSRP
$46,675
Drive
four wheel drive
Power Wagon
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$51,160
Drive
four wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
5
MSRP
$52,215
Drive
rear wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
5
MSRP
$52,415
Drive
rear wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Mega Cab)
HP
383
Seats
5
MSRP
$53,665
Drive
rear wheel drive
Laramie Power Wagon
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$57,580
Drive
four wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
5
MSRP
$55,835
Drive
four wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
383
Seats
5
MSRP
$56,035
Drive
four wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Mega Cab)
HP
383
Seats
5
MSRP
$57,285
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Crew Cab), Truck (Mega Cab)
HP Range
383–410 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
17,980 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2016 2500 trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
231 in
Width
78.9 in
Height
73.3 in
Wheelbase
140.5 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
39.9 in
Front Legroom
41 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
17,980 lbs
Curb Weight
5,939 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2016 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD
NHTSA Overall
Not tested by NHTSAFrontal Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Pole
Not tested by NHTSARollover
★★★★☆(4/5)Open Recalls
14 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
Car Seat Usability
Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →
LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.
✓ LATCH anchors required
Related Gear
Common Questions
2016 RAM 2500 FAQ
How many recalls does a 2016 Ram 2500 have?▾
The 2016 Ram 2500 has 14 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the best 2016 Ram 2500 trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the Tradesman trim scores highest at 59.5 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2016 Ram 2500 a good used car?▾
The 2016 Ram 2500 has an average MyCar Score™ of 57 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.
How much does a 2016 Ram 2500 cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2016 Ram 2500 ranged from $31,780 to $60,870. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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