EXPERT REVIEW · HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK

2026 Ram 3500 review

Ram 3500: capability first, comfort close behind. Illustrative review

7.8/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Ram 3500 is a strong contender in its class. Bed and tailgate features are useful every day; cab is quiet at highway speed. Upper trims get expensive quickly and tall step-in height, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $52,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Bed and tailgate features are useful every day
  • Cab is quiet at highway speed
  • Strong tow and payload ratings for the class

What to check

  • Upper trims get expensive quickly
  • Tall step-in height

Best for: Owners who tow or haul every week. Starting MSRP: $52,000.

Owner reviews · 3.7 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Elena S. · Nashville, TN · 30 months owned
Happy after a year

Replaced an older Ram with this one. Big step up in towing stability; I'd like a little more rear-seat room.

★★★★☆Hannah M. · Nashville, TN · 12 months owned
Would buy again

Replaced an older Ram with this one. Big step up in towing stability; I'd like a little more rear-seat room.

★★★☆☆Rafael M. · San Antonio, TX · 32 months owned
Happy after a year

We cross-shopped three others and this won on towing stability. the fuel bill when towing is the trade-off.

Price trend · used Ram 3500, 12 months

$33.8k$34.3k$34.7k$35.1k$35.5kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $34,525 · +0.35% last 30 days · -0.55% year over year.

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