Used RAM 2500 for Sale nearSurrey, BC

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 $58,167 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $58,167 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 is a strong choice if you want heavy-duty capability with a more comfortable, upscale feel than many trucks in this class. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its power, towing ability, and comfortable cabins, and many also highlight the truck’s reliability and usefulness for both work and everyday driving. Expert reviews also point to its strong capability, refined ride, and broad range of trims and configurations as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs are that newer versions can get expensive quickly, and some expert reviews call out the diesel engine’s cost along with a few usability quirks such as difficult entry and exit and a column shifter that feels flimsy.

28.9% 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 ability, and comfortable, well-appointed cabins. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for capability and everyday usability across multiple model years.

• Owners rate the RAM 2500 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained truck with a clear service history, especially on higher-mileage diesel examples.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Adaptive steering, active lane management, drowsy driver detection, and traffic sign recognition are part of the Safety Group package.
• Infotainment: Ram’s Uconnect 5 software 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, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, and rear-wheel drive standard; a practical choice if you want the lowest entry point.
• Big Horn: Adds chrome exterior accents and keeps the 8.4-inch touchscreen, making it the best-value step up for buyers who want a little more polish.
• Black Express: A street-oriented Crew Cab with standard 4WD, black 20-inch wheels, black tubular side steps, and a Sport Performance Hood.
• 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: Brings the creature comforts many truck shoppers want, along with the larger 12-inch touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster starting at this grade.
• Rebel: An off-road-oriented trim that gets the larger 12-inch touchscreen and the safety equipment package described in the expert notes.
• Power Wagon: The serious off-road choice 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 standard 4WD.
• Limited Longhorn: A high-end leather-trimmed luxury model with standard 4WD; it sits alongside the Limited at the top of the range.
• Mega Cab: The extra-large cab configuration offered with Laramie, Limited, and Limited Longhorn, 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 the most popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment levels. They also sit close enough to the current generation to deliver the modern capability and features many used buyers want.

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 for value. The biggest drops are concentrated in newer and higher-priced examples, while older trucks show smaller changes. That pattern suggests the market is giving buyers more leverage on recent model years.

The 2017, 2016, and 2018 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

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 −13.42% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.64%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $66,534 CAD. The RAM 2500 offers a spacious, comfortable cabin with serious towing and hauling capability.

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 makes 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Ram’s Uconnect 5 software is standard and features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, while available screens include 12-inch and 14.4-inch touchscreens.
• Safety: Adaptive steering, active lane management, drowsy driver detection, and traffic sign recognition are part of the Safety Group package.
• Starting price: $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.

How does the 2020 RAM 2500 compare to the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.