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Gas (20)Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' …$36,880Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' …$39,680Tradesman Crew Cab RWD$40,335Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD$40,535Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' B…$40,630Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' …$40,630Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD$43,235Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' B…$43,430Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' …$43,430Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD$43,435Big Horn Crew Cab RWD$44,985Lone Star Crew Cab RWD$44,985Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD$45,185Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD$45,185Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD$47,885Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD$47,885Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD$48,085Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD$48,085Big Horn Mega Cab 4WD$49,385Lone Star Mega Cab 4WD$49,385Other (20)Tradesman LB RWD$36,880Tradesman Regular Cab LB …$38,375Big Horn LB RWD$40,630Lone Star Regular Cab LB …$40,630Tradesman LB DRW 4WD$41,175Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW…$42,030Big Horn LB DRW RWD$42,125Lone Star LB DRW RWD$42,125Big Horn LB 4WD$43,430Lone Star LB 4WD$43,430Tradesman LB 4WD$43,435Big Horn LB DRW 4WD$44,925Lone Star LB DRW 4WD$44,925Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW…$44,930Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW …$46,680Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW…$46,680Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW …$49,580Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW…$49,580Big Horn Mega Cab DRW 4WD$50,880Limited Mega Cab DRW 4WD$70,390
Cheapest 39 trims and the top trim. 69 priced trims in all. Orange: base trim.

All 69 trims

2021 RAM 3500 trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
Tradesman LB RWD$36,880$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box$36,880$1,6956.4L410 hp2WD8-speed automaticN/A3
Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW RWD$38,375$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box$39,680$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A3
Tradesman Crew Cab RWD$40,335$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A6
Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD$40,535$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A6
Big Horn LB RWD$40,630$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box$40,630$1,6956.4L410 hp2WD8-speed automaticN/A3
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box$40,630$1,6956.4L410 hp2WD8-speed automaticN/A3
Lone Star Regular Cab LB RWD$40,630$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Tradesman LB DRW 4WD$41,175$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$42,030$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Big Horn LB DRW RWD$42,125$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Lone Star LB DRW RWD$42,125$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD$43,235$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Big Horn LB 4WD$43,430$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Lone Star LB 4WD$43,430$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box$43,430$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A3
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box$43,430$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A3
Tradesman LB 4WD$43,435$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD$43,435$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Big Horn LB DRW 4WD$44,925$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Lone Star LB DRW 4WD$44,925$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$44,930$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Big Horn Crew Cab RWD$44,985$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A6
Lone Star Crew Cab RWD$44,985$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A6
Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD$45,185$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A6
Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD$45,185$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A6
Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$46,680$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$46,680$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD$47,885$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD$47,885$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD$48,085$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD$48,085$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Big Horn Mega Cab 4WD$49,385$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Lone Star Mega Cab 4WD$49,385$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$49,580$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$49,580$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Big Horn Mega Cab DRW 4WD$50,880$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Lone Star Mega Cab DRW 4WD$50,880$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Laramie Crew Cab RWD$52,195$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A6
Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD$52,395$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A6
Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$53,890$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Laramie Crew Cab 4WD$55,095$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD$55,295$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Laramie Mega Cab 4WD$56,595$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A6
Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$56,790$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Laramie Mega Cab DRW 4WD$58,090$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD$59,690$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box$59,690$1,6956.4L410 hp2WD8-speed automaticN/A5
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box$59,890$1,6956.4L410 hp2WD8-speed automaticN/A5
Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD$59,890$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$61,385$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD$62,590$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box$62,590$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A5
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box$62,790$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A5
Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD$62,790$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Limited Longhorn Mega Cab 4WD$64,090$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box$64,090$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A5
Limited Crew Cab LB RWD$64,195$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A5
Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$64,285$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Limited Crew Cab RWD$64,495$1,6956.4L410 hpRWD8-speed automaticN/A5
Limited Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$65,190$1,695N/AN/ARWDN/AN/AN/A
Limited Longhorn Mega Cab DRW 4WD$65,585$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD$67,095$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A5
Limited Crew Cab 4WD$67,395$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A5
Limited Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$68,090$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A
Limited Mega Cab 4WD$68,895$1,6956.4L410 hp4WD8-speed automaticN/A5
Limited Mega Cab DRW 4WD$70,390$1,695N/AN/A4WDN/AN/AN/A

What changes at each step

Gas trims

  1. Tradesman Reg Cab 8' Box to Tradesman Crew Cab: +$3,455

    Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box $36,880 to Tradesman Crew Cab RWD $40,335.

    • Seats: 3 to 6.

    No equipment data.

  2. Tradesman Crew Cab to Tradesman Crew Cab LB: +$200

    Tradesman Crew Cab RWD $40,335 to Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD $40,535.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  3. Tradesman Crew Cab LB to Big Horn Reg Cab 8' Box: +$95

    Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD $40,535 to Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box $40,630.

    • Seats: 6 to 3.

    No equipment data.

  4. Lone Star Reg Cab 8' Box to Big Horn Crew Cab: +$4,355

    Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box $40,630 to Big Horn Crew Cab RWD $44,985.

    • Seats: 3 to 6.

    No equipment data.

  5. Lone Star Crew Cab to Big Horn Crew Cab LB: +$200

    Lone Star Crew Cab RWD $44,985 to Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD $45,185.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  6. Lone Star Crew Cab LB to Big Horn Mega Cab: +$1,300

    Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD $48,085 to Big Horn Mega Cab 4WD $49,385.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  7. Lone Star Mega Cab to Laramie Crew Cab: +$5,710

    Lone Star Mega Cab 4WD $49,385 to Laramie Crew Cab 4WD $55,095.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  8. Laramie Crew Cab to Laramie Crew Cab LB: +$200

    Laramie Crew Cab RWD $52,195 to Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD $52,395.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  9. Laramie Crew Cab LB to Laramie Mega Cab: +$1,300

    Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD $55,295 to Laramie Mega Cab 4WD $56,595.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  10. Laramie Mega Cab to Longhorn Crew Cab 6'4" Box: +$5,995

    Laramie Mega Cab 4WD $56,595 to Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box $62,590.

    • Seats: 6 to 5.

    No equipment data.

  11. Longhorn Crew Cab 6'4" Box to Longhorn Crew Cab 8' Box: +$200

    Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box $59,690 to Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box $59,890.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  12. Longhorn Crew Cab 8' Box to Longhorn Mega Cab 6'4" Box: +$1,300

    Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box $62,790 to Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box $64,090.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  13. Longhorn Mega Cab 6'4" Box to Limited Crew Cab LB: +$3,005

    Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box $64,090 to Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD $67,095.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  14. Limited Crew Cab LB to Limited Crew Cab: +$300

    Limited Crew Cab LB RWD $64,195 to Limited Crew Cab RWD $64,495.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  15. Limited Crew Cab to Limited Mega Cab: +$1,500

    Limited Crew Cab 4WD $67,395 to Limited Mega Cab 4WD $68,895.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

Other trims

  1. Tradesman LB to Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW: +$1,495

    Tradesman LB RWD $36,880 to Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW RWD $38,375.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  2. Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW to Big Horn LB: +$2,255

    Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW RWD $38,375 to Big Horn LB RWD $40,630.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  3. Lone Star Regular Cab LB to Tradesman LB DRW: +$545

    Lone Star Regular Cab LB RWD $40,630 to Tradesman LB DRW 4WD $41,175.

    • Drivetrain: RWD to 4WD.

    No equipment data.

  4. Tradesman LB DRW to Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW: +$3,755

    Tradesman LB DRW 4WD $41,175 to Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD $44,930.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  5. Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW to Big Horn LB DRW: +$95

    Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW RWD $42,030 to Big Horn LB DRW RWD $42,125.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  6. Lone Star LB DRW to Lone Star LB: -$1,495

    Lone Star LB DRW 4WD $44,925 to Lone Star LB 4WD $43,430.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  7. Lone Star LB to Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW: +$6,150

    Lone Star LB 4WD $43,430 to Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD $49,580.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  8. Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW to Big Horn Mega Cab DRW: +$1,300

    Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD $49,580 to Big Horn Mega Cab DRW 4WD $50,880.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  9. Lone Star Mega Cab DRW to Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW: +$5,910

    Lone Star Mega Cab DRW 4WD $50,880 to Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD $56,790.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  10. Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW to Laramie Mega Cab DRW: +$1,300

    Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD $56,790 to Laramie Mega Cab DRW 4WD $58,090.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  11. Laramie Mega Cab DRW to Limited Longhorn Crew Cab: +$4,500

    Laramie Mega Cab DRW 4WD $58,090 to Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD $62,590.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  12. Limited Longhorn Crew Cab to Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB: +$200

    Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD $59,690 to Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD $59,890.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  13. Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB to Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW: +$1,495

    Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD $59,890 to Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD $61,385.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  14. Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW to Limited Longhorn Mega Cab: -$195

    Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD $64,285 to Limited Longhorn Mega Cab 4WD $64,090.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  15. Limited Longhorn Mega Cab to Limited Crew Cab LB DRW: +$4,000

    Limited Longhorn Mega Cab 4WD $64,090 to Limited Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD $68,090.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  16. Limited Crew Cab LB DRW to Limited Longhorn Mega Cab DRW: -$2,505

    Limited Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD $68,090 to Limited Longhorn Mega Cab DRW 4WD $65,585.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  17. Limited Longhorn Mega Cab DRW to Limited Mega Cab DRW: +$4,805

    Limited Longhorn Mega Cab DRW 4WD $65,585 to Limited Mega Cab DRW 4WD $70,390.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box, $39,680.
  • The most hp: Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box, 410 hp, $36,880.

New for 2021

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW RWD, Lone Star Regular Cab LB RWD, Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD, Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD, Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD, Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD, Limited Longhorn Mega Cab 4WD, Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, Limited Longhorn Mega Cab DRW 4WD.
  • Dropped: Tradesman LB DRW RWD, Lone Star LB RWD, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab RWD, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD, Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab 4WD, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab DRW 4WD.
  • Carried over with a price: 59 trims. Median change: +$1,395.
Price change by trim, 2020 to 2021
Trim20202021Change
Tradesman LB RWD$35,345$36,880+$1,535
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box$35,345$36,880+$1,535
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box$38,145$39,680+$1,535
Tradesman Crew Cab RWD$38,800$40,335+$1,535
Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD$39,000$40,535+$1,535
Big Horn LB RWD$39,345$40,630+$1,285
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box$39,345$40,630+$1,285
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box$39,345$40,630+$1,285
Tradesman LB DRW 4WD$39,640$41,175+$1,535
Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$40,495$42,030+$1,535
Big Horn LB DRW RWD$40,840$42,125+$1,285
Lone Star LB DRW RWD$40,840$42,125+$1,285
Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD$41,700$43,235+$1,535
Big Horn LB 4WD$42,145$43,430+$1,285
Lone Star LB 4WD$42,145$43,430+$1,285
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box$42,145$43,430+$1,285
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box$42,145$43,430+$1,285
Tradesman LB 4WD$38,145$43,435+$5,290
Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD$41,900$43,435+$1,535
Big Horn LB DRW 4WD$43,640$44,925+$1,285
Lone Star LB DRW 4WD$43,640$44,925+$1,285
Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$43,395$44,930+$1,535
Big Horn Crew Cab RWD$43,700$44,985+$1,285
Lone Star Crew Cab RWD$43,700$44,985+$1,285
Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD$43,900$45,185+$1,285
Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD$43,900$45,185+$1,285
Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$45,395$46,680+$1,285
Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$45,395$46,680+$1,285
Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD$46,600$47,885+$1,285
Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD$46,600$47,885+$1,285
Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD$46,800$48,085+$1,285
Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD$46,800$48,085+$1,285
Big Horn Mega Cab 4WD$48,100$49,385+$1,285
Lone Star Mega Cab 4WD$48,100$49,385+$1,285
Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$48,295$49,580+$1,285
Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$48,295$49,580+$1,285
Big Horn Mega Cab DRW 4WD$49,595$50,880+$1,285
Lone Star Mega Cab DRW 4WD$49,595$50,880+$1,285
Laramie Crew Cab RWD$50,800$52,195+$1,395
Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD$51,000$52,395+$1,395
Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$52,495$53,890+$1,395
Laramie Crew Cab 4WD$53,700$55,095+$1,395
Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD$53,900$55,295+$1,395
Laramie Mega Cab 4WD$55,200$56,595+$1,395
Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$55,395$56,790+$1,395
Laramie Mega Cab DRW 4WD$56,695$58,090+$1,395
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box$58,100$59,690+$1,590
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box$58,300$59,890+$1,590
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box$61,000$62,590+$1,590
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box$61,200$62,790+$1,590
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box$62,500$64,090+$1,590
Limited Crew Cab LB RWD$62,800$64,195+$1,395
Limited Crew Cab RWD$63,100$64,495+$1,395
Limited Crew Cab LB DRW RWD$63,795$65,190+$1,395
Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD$65,700$67,095+$1,395
Limited Crew Cab 4WD$66,000$67,395+$1,395
Limited Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD$66,695$68,090+$1,395
Limited Mega Cab 4WD$67,500$68,895+$1,395
Limited Mega Cab DRW 4WD$68,995$70,390+$1,395

What this cannot tell you

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