2023 RAM 4500 Chassis trim levels explained
Base to top
$17,590
- 20 trims. $32,345 to $49,935.
- Base: Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box. Top: Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box.
All 20 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | $32,345 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 2WD | N/A | 20 mpg | 3 |
| Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $38,705 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 2WD | N/A | 20 mpg | 6 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $38,705 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 2WD | N/A | 20 mpg | 6 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $39,505 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 4WD | N/A | 19 mpg | 3 |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $41,405 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 2WD | N/A | 20 mpg | 6 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $41,405 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 2WD | N/A | 20 mpg | 6 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $41,705 | N/A | 5.7L | 395 hp | 2WD | N/A | 17 mpg | 6 |
| Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $42,505 | N/A | 5.7L | 395 hp | 4WD | N/A | 19 mpg | 6 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $42,505 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 4WD | N/A | 19 mpg | 6 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $43,435 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 2WD | N/A | 20 mpg | 6 |
| Warlock 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $43,435 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 2WD | N/A | 20 mpg | 6 |
| Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $45,205 | N/A | 5.7L | 395 hp | 4WD | N/A | 19 mpg | 6 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $45,205 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 4WD | N/A | 19 mpg | 6 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $45,505 | N/A | 5.7L | 395 hp | 4WD | N/A | 17 mpg | 6 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $46,135 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 2WD | N/A | 20 mpg | 6 |
| Warlock 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $46,135 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 2WD | N/A | 20 mpg | 6 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $47,235 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 4WD | N/A | 19 mpg | 6 |
| Warlock 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $47,235 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 4WD | N/A | 19 mpg | 6 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $49,935 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 4WD | N/A | 19 mpg | 6 |
| Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $49,935 | N/A | 3.6L | 305 hp | 4WD | N/A | 19 mpg | 6 |
What changes at each step
Tradesman Reg Cab 8' Box to Express Quad Cab 6'4" Box: +$6,360
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box $32,345 to Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box $38,705.
- Seats: 3 to 6.
No equipment data.
Tradesman Quad Cab 6'4" Box to Express Crew Cab 5'7" Box: +$2,700
Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box $38,705 to Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box $41,405.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Tradesman Crew Cab 5'7" Box to Tradesman Crew Cab 6'4" Box: +$300
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box $41,405 to Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box $41,705.
- Engine: 3.6L to 5.7L.
- Power: 305 hp to 395 hp.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 17 mpg.
No equipment data.
Tradesman Crew Cab 6'4" Box to SLT Quad Cab 6'4" Box: +$1,730
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box $41,705 to SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box $43,435.
- Engine: 5.7L to 3.6L.
- Power: 395 hp to 305 hp.
- MPG: 17 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
Warlock Quad Cab 6'4" Box to SLT Crew Cab 5'7" Box: +$2,700
Warlock 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box $43,435 to SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box $46,135.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box, $39,505.
- The most hp: Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, 395 hp, $41,705.
- The best mpg: Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box, 20 mpg, $32,345.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box, SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box, SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box.
- Dropped: Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box, Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box, Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box.
- Carried over with a price: 16 trims. Median change: +$1,810.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | $30,535 | $32,345 | +$1,810 |
| Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $36,895 | $38,705 | +$1,810 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $36,895 | $38,705 | +$1,810 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $37,695 | $39,505 | +$1,810 |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $39,595 | $41,405 | +$1,810 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $39,595 | $41,405 | +$1,810 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $39,895 | $41,705 | +$1,810 |
| Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $40,695 | $42,505 | +$1,810 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $40,695 | $42,505 | +$1,810 |
| Warlock 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $41,625 | $43,435 | +$1,810 |
| Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $43,395 | $45,205 | +$1,810 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $43,395 | $45,205 | +$1,810 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $43,695 | $45,505 | +$1,810 |
| Warlock 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $44,325 | $46,135 | +$1,810 |
| Warlock 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $45,425 | $47,235 | +$1,810 |
| Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $48,125 | $49,935 | +$1,810 |
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