2019 RAM 3500

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Rating7.8
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$34,845 - $67,050
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Remarkable towing and hauling capabilities

Seating position is a bit high

A complete overhaul with new design traits, retuned chassis, and refined powertrain

Nice cabin comfort for the segment

Lacks some active safety features that rivals offer

Easy and frugal maintenance

Specs & Features

$41,400

price

410 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2019 RAM 3500 Regular Cab competes with the Ford F-350 SuperDuty Regular Cab, the GMC Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab, and the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Regular Cab. A base price of MSRP $34,845 gets you a 6.4L V8 engine and an 8-Speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up till $41,895, this single powertrain is found in all 2 trims. This engine produces 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.2 seconds, and is offered as both an RWD and a 4WD. The 2019 RAM 3500 Regular Cab offers a single 8-foot cab with a payload capacity of 7,680 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 18,210 pounds.

Buying Advice

The Tradesman Regular Cab seems to be bare-boned and misses out on a lot of amenities, whereas climbing just a step higher in the trim ladder could get you so much more. Thus, our recommendation would be the RAM 3500 Big Horn/Lone Star Regular Cab. It's still a very capable work truck but comes with more decent conveniences that make it a better all-around vehicle. Plus, you can add on DRW to elevate the towing and hauling capabilities.

Trims

    Tradesman
    $34,845 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Vinyl Seat trim
    Big Horn
    $39,095 onwards
    • 18-inch styled steel Wheels
    • Cloth Seat trim
    Lone Star
    $39,095 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 410 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg
    Laramie
    $50,450 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 410 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Longhorn
    $57,650 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 410 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Limited
    $62,350 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 410 hp @ 5600 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

$29,600- $58,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.75

Horsepower

285 hp @ 5300 rpm

Torque

305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

Capacity

3

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$34,845- $67,050

Gasoline

7.82

410 hp @ 5600 rpm

850 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

6

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$17,200- $23,700

Gasoline

6.13

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$33,150- $80,440

Gasoline

7.99

450 hp @ 2800 rpm

430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

3

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$32,990- $65,410

Gasoline

8.74

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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$37,600- $59,000

Gasoline

8.61

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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$28,090- $35,390

hybrid

8.13

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 1770 rpm

5

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$38,200- $59,800

Gasoline

9.07

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

6

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$30,690- $56,800

Gasoline

8.19

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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$34,320- $83,090

Gasoline

8.66

385 hp @ 5750 rpm

430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

3

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2019 RAM 3500 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2019 RAM 3500

    Ranked #5

    7.3 sec15.6 sec-
    5.9 sec--
    6.1 sec14.8 sec110 mph
    6.8 sec14.8 sec110 mph
    7.1 sec15.5 sec-
    7.3 sec--

    2019 RAM 3500 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2019 RAM 3500

      Ranked #6

      ---32 gal.-
      39 mpg45 mpg41 mpg15.9 gal.620.1/715.5 mi.
      28 mpg36 mpg29 mpg14 gal.364/504 mi.
      2019 Audi Q7

      Ranked #3

      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.5 gal.427.5/562.5 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.

      2019 RAM 3500 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        2019 RAM 3500

        Ranked #2

        232 in.83.5 in.77.8 in.11.2 in.140.2 in.

        2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD

        Ranked #1

        248.9 in.96 in.77.6 in.-158.1 in.
        248.9 in.80.51 in.77.87 in.9.5 in.158.1 in.
        2019 RAM 2500

        Ranked #2

        232 in.79.4 in.78 in.13 in.140 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.

        2019 RAM 3500 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2019 RAM 3500

          Ranked #7

          -84.5 cu.ft.64.4 cu.ft.
          7.2 cu.ft.145.7 cu.ft.108.9 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.-216.2 cu.ft.
          89.1 cu.ft.-89.1 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.-78.5 cu.ft.
          76.3 cu.ft.97.7 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.

          2019 RAM 3500 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2019 RAM 3500

            Ranked #1

            64.4 cu.ft.-64.4 cu.ft.98 ft.
            108.9 cu.ft.7.2 cu.ft.108.9 cu.ft.99 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.78.5 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2019 RAM 2500

            Ranked #4

            74.7 cu.ft.-74.7 cu.ft.98 ft.
            -14.4 cu.ft.-75 ft.
            49.6 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2019 RAM 3500 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2019 RAM 3500

              Ranked #1

              26990 lbs.14810 lbs.4660 lbs.6037 lbs.
              21500 lbs.13000 lbs.4080 lbs.5909 lbs.
              2019 RAM 2500

              Ranked #3

              19780 lbs.14900 lbs.4050 lbs.5953 lbs.
              18500 lbs.-4270 lbs.5683 lbs.
              14400 lbs.14400 lbs.3276 lbs.6009 lbs.
              12710 lbs.-2918 lbs.5682 lbs.

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