Used RAM 2500 for Sale nearPonoka, 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 $59,294 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $58,856 CAD. 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 earns strong owner approval across the full range of model years in the data. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its power, towing ability, and comfortable cabins, and many also highlight the truck’s spacious, well-appointed interior. Across the model years, the RAM 2500 also stands out for its strong capability paired with a more refined, upscale feel than many heavy-duty trucks.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are the expensive turbodiesel engine, the flimsy-feeling column shifter, and the difficulty of getting in and out of the truck.

29.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 2500 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the RAM 2500 for its strong performance, towing ability, comfort, and upscale cabin feel. The truck’s reputation is reinforced by owner feedback that repeatedly points to power, reliability, and everyday usability.

• 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 condition, maintenance history, and how the truck was used, especially on higher-mileage examples.

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 touchscreen sizes up to 14.4 inches.

Which RAM 2500 trim should I buy?

The 2026 RAM 2500 offers these trims:

• Tradesman: The work-focused starting point, with a no-frills look and the 8.4-inch touchscreen; best if you want the lowest entry point.
• Big Horn: Adds chrome exterior touches and keeps the 8.4-inch touchscreen, making it a strong value pick for buyers who want a bit more polish.
• Black Express: A Crew Cab-only, street-oriented trim with standard 4WD, a Sport Performance Hood, 20-inch black wheels, and black tubular side steps.
• Warlock: A Crew Cab-only off-road trim with 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: A comfort-focused trim with the larger 12-inch touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Rebel: An off-road-oriented trim with the larger 12-inch touchscreen and the rugged equipment buyers expect from the model.
• Power Wagon: The most serious off-road model, with electronic locking front and rear differentials and a disconnecting front sway bar.
• Limited: A luxury trim with high-end leather interior finishes and standard 4WD.
• Limited Longhorn: A luxury trim with high-end leather interior finishes and standard 4WD.
• Mega Cab: The extra-large cab configuration offered with Laramie, Limited, and Limited Longhorn trims, paired with 4WD and the Cummins diesel engine.

What RAM 2500 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of newer features, strong capability, and plenty of inventory to compare. They also give you more room to shop for the right trim, cab, and equipment combination.

What is the RAM 2500's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room to find value. A couple of older years are holding close to flat or edging up, showing that some RAM 2500 examples continue to command steady demand.

The 2018 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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, and the latest model also offers blind spot monitoring with trailer coverage, pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and ParkSense parking sensors on most trims.

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 −13.58% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $68,701 CAD. The RAM 2500 offers a strong mix of heavy-duty capability, comfort, and upscale cabin feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 with 405 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque, while the available 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 8.4-inch, 12-inch, 14.4-inch, and a 10.25-inch passenger display.
• Safety: The latest model adds or improves active safety coverage with adaptive steering, active lane management, drowsy driver detection, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring with trailer coverage, pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and standard adaptive cruise control.
• Starting price: The 2026 RAM 2500 starts at $68,040 CAD including destination.

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 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.