Is the 2026 RAM 3500 a good truck?
Yes.
3 of 5checks
- First car: 1 of 4. Price $48,155. Class median $40,048.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 7.4 in. Class middle half 7.9 to 9.3 in.
- Not enough data: commuter, truck, good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Not enough data | N/A |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.5 in, top 29% |
| Truck | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 3% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 3500 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 43.1 in | Median 36.7 in | 21 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.3 in | Median 39.2 in | 21 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | N/A | N/A | No data |
Is the 3500 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $48,155 | Median $40,048 | 22 | No |
| Horsepower | 405 hp | 228 hp to 533 hp | 21 | Yes |
| Length | 259.4 in | Median 216.9 in | 22 | No |
| Turning circle | 45.4 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 19 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | N/A | Median 14.5 cents | 19 | No data |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 3500 a good commuter car?
Not enough data.
Is the 3500 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.4 in clearance, 77.8 in tall | 7.9 to 9.3 in clearance, 72.1 to 77.9 in tall | 20 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | Median 40.9 in | 21 | No |
| Turning circle | 45.4 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 19 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 3500 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.5 in clearance. Top 29% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box, 8.5 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 3500 a good truck?
Not enough data.
Is the 3500 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 3% below cars like it.
- Price, Tradesman Crew Cab RWD
- $51,775
- Predicted price
- $53,395
- Gap
- -$1,620 (-3%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 3500 a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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