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You’re looking for a pickup, but not any old truck. You need a workhorse. That’s why you’re trying to decide if you want theRAM 1500 orRAM 2500. A lot of our Woodway customers have trouble making the same choice. Don’t worry! We’re here to help. That’s why we’ve put together this handy, side by side base model comparison of the RAM 1500 vs RAM 2500 below.
The RAM 1500 is probably the truck for you if cost is your deciding factor. The starting MSRP for the 1500 comes in at $32,145, compared to $33,895 for the 2500. But, make sure that you’re getting the best deal by checking out our current specials.
You can choose from a variety of powerful engines for either the 1500 or 2500. The 2500 gives you the more powerful options. Even the base engine for the 2500 is a 6.7 diesel V6, compared to a 3.0 liter diesel V6 in the 1500. That means you can expect more horsepower from the 2500 as well – 370 hp compared to 260 from the 1500.
Explore the RAM 1500 towing capacity and 2500 towing power more in-depth when you visit Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT.
Both the 1500 and 2500 are capable of taking on heavy loads. But for the seriously heavy loads, the RAM 2500 is the pickup of choice. It can tow a massive 19,780 pounds compared to 7,730 pounds by the 1500. It’s the same with payload capacity – 4,050 pounds from the 2500 compared to 2,300 from the 1500. Most of our Temple customers who work in construction or who have a particularly large boat to tow choose the 2500.
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It comes down to priorities. If cost is most important to you, then the RAM 1500 is your truck. If you need more raw power, you’ll want to buy the RAM 2500. Explore the RAM 2500 and RAM 1500 trims in more detail when you visit Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT to see which one is the right choice for you.
We make it easy for you to get behind the wheel of your next pickup truck. You can even apply for financing online. Our dealership is conveniently located near Gatesville, but you can also browse our entire inventory from the comfort of your own home! View all of the different RAM 1500 trim levels and RAM 2500 configurations to find the perfect fit for you.
*2019 model
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