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2021 HIGHLIGHTS
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Trim Levels
ALL 2021 RAM 2500 TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TradesmanTop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 3 | $34,095 | MyCar Score™61 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Regular Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 3 | $38,020 | MyCar Score™60.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Regular Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 3 | $38,020 | MyCar Score™60.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Regular Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 3 | $36,995 | MyCar Score™60.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $37,650 | MyCar Score™60.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $37,850 | MyCar Score™60.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Regular Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 3 | $40,920 | MyCar Score™59.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Regular Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 3 | $40,920 | MyCar Score™59.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $40,550 | MyCar Score™59.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $42,475 | MyCar Score™59.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $40,750 | MyCar Score™59.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $42,475 | MyCar Score™59.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $42,675 | MyCar Score™59.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $42,675 | MyCar Score™59.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $45,375 | MyCar Score™58.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $45,375 | MyCar Score™58.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $45,575 | MyCar Score™58.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $45,575 | MyCar Score™58.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Big Horn | Truck (Mega Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $46,875 | MyCar Score™58.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $49,635 | MyCar Score™58.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Lone Star | Truck (Mega Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $46,875 | MyCar Score™58.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $49,835 | MyCar Score™58.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $52,535 | MyCar Score™57.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $52,735 | MyCar Score™57.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Power Wagon | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $53,535 | MyCar Score™57.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Mega Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 6 | $54,035 | MyCar Score™57.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $57,080 | MyCar Score™57.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $57,180 | MyCar Score™57.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $61,935 | MyCar Score™57.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $59,980 | MyCar Score™57 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $61,635 | MyCar Score™57 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $60,180 | MyCar Score™56.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $64,835 | MyCar Score™56.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $64,535 | MyCar Score™56.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Longhorn | Truck (Mega Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $61,480 | MyCar Score™56.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Limited | Truck (Mega Cab) | 6.4L | — | 410 | 5 | $66,335 | MyCar Score™56.8 | Look Up VIN |
Tradesman
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
HP
410
Seats
3
MSRP
$34,095
Drive
rear wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
HP
410
Seats
3
MSRP
$38,020
Drive
rear wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
HP
410
Seats
3
MSRP
$38,020
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
HP
410
Seats
3
MSRP
$36,995
Drive
four wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$37,650
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$37,850
Drive
rear wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
HP
410
Seats
3
MSRP
$40,920
Drive
four wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
HP
410
Seats
3
MSRP
$40,920
Drive
four wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$40,550
Drive
four wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,475
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$40,750
Drive
four wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,475
Drive
rear wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,675
Drive
rear wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,675
Drive
rear wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$45,375
Drive
four wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$45,375
Drive
four wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$45,575
Drive
four wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$45,575
Drive
four wheel drive
Big Horn
Body
Truck (Mega Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$46,875
Drive
four wheel drive
Lone Star
Body
Truck (Mega Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$46,875
Drive
four wheel drive
Power Wagon
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
6
MSRP
$53,535
Drive
four wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
5
MSRP
$57,080
Drive
rear wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
5
MSRP
$57,180
Drive
rear wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
HP
410
Seats
5
MSRP
$60,180
Drive
four wheel drive
Longhorn
Body
Truck (Mega Cab)
HP
410
Seats
5
MSRP
$61,480
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Crew Cab), Truck (Mega Cab)
HP Range
410 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
17,350 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2021 2500 trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
232 in
Width
79.4 in
Height
78 in
Wheelbase
140.5 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
39.8 in
Front Legroom
40.9 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
17,350 lbs
Curb Weight
5,988 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2021 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD
NHTSA Overall
Not tested by NHTSAFrontal Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Pole
Not tested by NHTSARollover
★★★☆☆(3/5)Open Recalls
8 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./ 60000 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
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Common Questions
2021 RAM 2500 FAQ
How many recalls does a 2021 Ram 2500 have?▾
The 2021 Ram 2500 has 8 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the best 2021 Ram 2500 trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the Tradesman trim scores highest at 61 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2021 Ram 2500 a good used car?▾
The 2021 Ram 2500 has an average MyCar Score™ of 59 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.
How much does a 2021 Ram 2500 cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2021 Ram 2500 ranged from $34,095 to $66,335. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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