2018 RAM 3500

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Rating8.1
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$33,645 - $63,995
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Comfortable cabin with the superb build quality

Rear headroom isn't adequate for taller adults

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Support

Silent and supple ride

Standard touchscreen is slow and unintuitive

Wi-Fi hotspot

Excellent towing and payload capabilities

Limited standard driver-assistance tech

New optional packages

Specs & Features

$37,245

price

383 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

400 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.7L 8cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 RAM 3500 Regular Cab is a prominent contender in the fullsize pickup truck segment, competing primarily with the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Regular Cab, the GMC Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab, and the Ford F-350 SuperDuty Regular Cab. Prices start off at an MSRP of $33,645 with the base Tradesman trim and reach all the way to the top SLT trim carrying an MSRP of $40,645, for a total of 2 trims being offered. With multiple powertrain and cab options available across multiple trims, there is a RAM 3500 for everyone. The RAM 3500 Regular Cab offers 3 exciting powertrains, each offered as both RWD and 4WD. The base engine is a 5.7L V8 engine capable of making 383 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. This engine is rated for a towing capacity of 13,910 pounds. The second engine is a larger 6.4L V8 making 410 horsepower and carrying a towing capacity of 17,440 pounds. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. You can also equip the 3500 Regular Cab with a diesel engine paired either with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission producing an output of 350 or 370 horsepower respectively. The RAM 3500 Regular Cab only comes with an 8.2 feet bed. All in all, the RAM 3500 Regular Cab delivers an exciting package, both in terms of performance and looks. The rugged and masculine exteriors are offered in 12 attractive colors.

Buying Advice

The 2018 RAM 3500 Regular Cab is a capable and powerful truck in the segment. It is offered in just two trims and it is best to opt for the higher-end SLT trim that comes with a better feature-set over the base trim.

Trims

    Tradesman
    $33,645 onwards
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Vinyl Seat trim
    SLT
    $37,845 onwards
    • 18-inch styled steel Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Big Horn
    $44,340 onwards
    • Engine: 5.7L 8cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 383 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 400 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Lone Star
    $44,340 onwards
    • Engine: 5.7L 8cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 383 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 400 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Laramie
    $48,845 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 4600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Laramie Longhorn
    $55,595 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 4600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Limited
    $58,995 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 4600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -

Compare to similar cars

Price

$34,155- $82,485

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.86

Horsepower

385 hp @ 5750 rpm

Torque

430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

Capacity

3

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Gasoline

8.36

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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$31,320- $50,330

Gasoline

6.19

381 hp @ 5600 rpm

401 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

6

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Gasoline

7.57

383 hp @ 5600 rpm

400 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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Gasoline

7.29

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

3

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Gasoline

6.7

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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Gasoline

8.11

383 hp @ 5600 rpm

800 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

6

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Gasoline

8.1

450 hp @ 2800 rpm

430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

3

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Gasoline

7.53

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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Gasoline

7.3

285 hp @ 5300 rpm

305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

3

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2018 RAM 3500 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2018 RAM 3500

    Ranked #10

    9 sec--
    5.9 sec--
    2018 RAM 1500

    Ranked #2

    6.4 sec--
    6.7 sec15.1 sec110 mph
    7 sec--
    7 sec14.6 sec132 mph

    2018 RAM 3500 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2018 RAM 3500

      Ranked #6

      ---32 gal.-
      2018 RAM 2500

      Ranked #1

      28 mpg34 mpg31 mpg32 gal.-
      2018 RAM 1500

      Ranked #2

      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg26 gal.442/650 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      16 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.

      2018 RAM 3500 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2018 RAM 3500

        Ranked #4

        230.4 in.78.9 in.76.9 in.9 in.140 in.

        2018 RAM 4500

        Ranked #1

        234 in.97 in.80 in.14 in.145 in.
        231.8 in.80 in.77.9 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        231.8 in.80 in.77.8 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        2018 RAM 2500

        Ranked #3

        231 in.78.9 in.73.3 in.6 in.140.5 in.
        2018 RAM 1500

        Ranked #3

        231 in.79.4 in.74.6 in.9 in.20 in.

        2018 RAM 3500 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2018 RAM 3500

          Ranked #5

          34.4 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.60.8 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.91.5 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.-78.5 cu.ft.
          76.3 cu.ft.119.7 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.
          2018 RAM 1500

          Ranked #4

          47.1 cu.ft.108.7 cu.ft.74.3 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.-68 cu.ft.

          2018 RAM 3500 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2018 RAM 3500

            Ranked #1

            68.5 cu.ft.34.4 cu.ft.60.8 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2018 RAM 1500

            Ranked #2

            74.3 cu.ft.47.1 cu.ft.74.3 cu.ft.76 ft.
            100.7 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2018 RAM 2500

            Ranked #4

            60.9 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.98 ft.
            -7.2 cu.ft.-99 ft.
            61 cu.ft.-61 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2018 RAM 3500 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2018 RAM 3500

              Ranked #1

              31210 lbs.11730 lbs.4080 lbs.3691 lbs.
              21500 lbs.13000 lbs.4060 lbs.5909 lbs.
              18500 lbs.13200 lbs.4250 lbs.5683 lbs.
              18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.
              18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.
              2018 RAM 2500

              Ranked #5

              17980 lbs.11710 lbs.3050 lbs.3359 lbs.

              Top RAM Cars

              2018 RAM 2500

              Horsepower : 383 hp @ 5600 rpm

              MPG Combined : 31 mpg

              0-60 : 9 sec

              #1

              2018 RAM 1500

              Horsepower : 305 hp @ 6400 rpm

              MPG Combined : 20 mpg

              0-60 : 6.4 sec

              #2