New RAM 2500 for Sale near North Carolina

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 $59,854 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $59,013 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 comfort and refinement. The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its power, towing ability, and spacious, well-appointed cabins. Reliability is another recurring theme, especially among buyers who value the Cummins diesel and the truck’s work-ready character.

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

The main trade-offs are that some versions get expensive quickly, fuel economy is a common concern, and a few controls and features feel less polished than the rest of the truck.

27.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 2500 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the RAM 2500 as powerful, comfortable, and dependable for towing and daily use. Expert reviews also reinforce its strong capability and cabin comfort across multiple model years.

• 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 worth watching in higher-mileage trucks without clear service history, especially when you are considering diesel-equipped examples.

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

Key things to evaluate:

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

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 price.
• Big Horn: Adds chrome exterior details and keeps the practical setup while moving up in equipment.
• Black Express: A Crew Cab, street-oriented trim with standard 4WD, black wheels, black tubular side steps, and a Sport Performance Hood.
• Warlock: A Crew Cab 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.
• Rebel: An off-road-oriented trim that sits among the more capable and better-equipped choices.
• Power Wagon: The serious off-road choice, with electronic locking front and rear differentials and a disconnecting front sway bar.
• Laramie: A strong value pick if you want more comfort and equipment, including the 12-inch touchscreen and 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Limited: A luxury-focused trim with high-end leather and premium equipment.
• Limited Longhorn: A high-end luxury trim with distinctive leather finishes and upscale presentation.
• Mega Cab: The extra-large cab configuration, offered with Laramie, Limited, and Limited Longhorn trim levels and the Cummins diesel.

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 attract more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of newer features, strong availability, and plenty of deal opportunities. That combination makes them easier to compare and shop confidently.

What is the RAM 2500's resale value?

Most model years in this table are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while one older year shows a small increase.

The 2016, 2015, 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 −15.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.21%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 27.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $68,861 CAD. The RAM 2500 offers a spacious cabin and a strong, work-ready character that suits both towing and everyday use.

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 Cummins inline-six delivers 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest model brings Uconnect 5, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and available 12-inch, 14.4-inch, and 10.25-inch displays.
• Safety: The latest model adds 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 latest model 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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.