Used RAM 2500 for Sale nearHigh River, AB

How much does the RAM 2500 cost in today's market?

Used RAM 2500 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The RAM 2500's current nationwide average price is $58,790 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $58,790 CAD. That keeps the model's pricing firmly in heavy-duty-truck territory, with newer years commanding the highest averages.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the RAM 2500 a good car?

Yes — the RAM 2500 is a strong choice if you want heavy-duty capability with a more comfortable, well-equipped feel than many trucks in this class.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the RAM 2500 for its power, towing ability, and comfort. They also frequently highlight the spacious, well-appointed cabin and the truck's reliability, especially in diesel-equipped versions.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that come up most often are expensive turbodiesel power, fuel economy concerns, and pricing that climbs quickly as you move up the range.

30.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 2500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the RAM 2500 for its strong performance, towing capability, comfort, and reliability across the model years in the data. Expert reviews also reinforce the truck's appeal by pointing to its durable heavy-duty character and well-equipped cabin.

• Owners rate the RAM 2500 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most closely tied to mileage, maintenance history, and how hard the truck was worked.

What should I look for when buying a used RAM 2500?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Safety Group, with adaptive steering, active lane management, drowsy driver detection, and traffic sign recognition.
• Infotainment: Uconnect 5 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus available 12-inch and 14.4-inch touchscreen displays.

Which RAM 2500 trim should I buy?

The 2026 RAM 2500 offers these trims:

• Tradesman: The work-focused starting point, with a no-frills exterior, rear-wheel drive standard, and the 8.4-inch touchscreen; best if you want the lowest entry price and a straightforward truck.
• Big Horn: Adds chrome exterior detailing and keeps the same core setup, making it a good-value step up for buyers who want a little more polish.
• Black Express: A street-oriented Crew Cab with standard 4WD, a Sport Performance Hood, 20-inch black wheels, black tubular side steps, and a black cloth interior; it suits buyers who want a sportier look.
• Warlock: The off-road-focused Crew Cab with standard 4WD, 33-inch Goodyear Duratrac all-terrain tires, an anti-spin rear differential, Bilstein shock absorbers, a transfer case skid plate, and hill descent control.
• Laramie: The comfort-oriented trim with the larger 12-inch touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, making it the best-value pick for shoppers who want a more upscale cabin.
• Rebel: An off-road-oriented trim that joins the lineup with the larger 12-inch touchscreen and the rugged hardware expected of the range.
• Power Wagon: The serious off-road model with electronic locking front and rear differentials and a disconnecting front sway bar.
• Limited: The luxury-focused trim with high-end leather interior finishes and the top-tier equipment buyers expect at the upper end of the range.
• Limited Longhorn: A luxury trim with high-end leather interior finishes and a more premium presentation, positioned alongside the Limited near the top of the lineup.

What RAM 2500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 2500 years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of recent features, strong capability, and plenty of inventory to compare. They also sit in the part of the lineup where you can balance newer equipment with used-market pricing.

What is the RAM 2500's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more truck for the money. The biggest drops are concentrated in newer years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly and one year is moving upward.

The 2016, 2018, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the RAM 2500 safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10

Adaptive cruise control is standard across the board.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used RAM 2500 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.45% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.46%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $67,859 CAD. The RAM 2500 offers a spacious, comfortable cabin that helps it work well as both a truck and an everyday vehicle.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base 6.4-litre Hemi V8 makes 405 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque, while the 6.7-litre Cummins turbocharged diesel delivers 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Uconnect 5 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, and available screens include 12-inch and 14.4-inch touchscreens.
• Safety: The latest model adds adaptive steering, active lane management, drowsy driver detection, and traffic sign recognition through the Safety Group.
• Starting price: The 2026 RAM 2500 starts at $68,040 CAD.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.