2026 Ram 3500: real cost in Ontario
See the 3500 on Ram's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-06
Cheapest trim, Tradesman · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$66,945the advertised price
Drive away$79,596with fees and HST
Loan payment$1,254/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,571/moeverything, after resale
$79,596 to drive away + $71,333 to run it for 6 years − $37,789 back at resale = $113,140, or $1,571 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$79,596
Running it, 6 yrs+$71,333
Back at resale−$37,789
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$66,945Feesfreight $2,695 · dealer $699 (typical) · levies $100
+$3,494HST, 13%Ontario
+$9,157Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$16,167Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$16,092Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$15,689Fuel18,000 km a year
+$15,066Maintenanceestimate
+$8,228Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years56% of MSRP, you get this back
−$37,789True cost $113,140 ÷ 72 months$1,571 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyPickup5.89–6.62 m long
Seats3, 5, 6
Cargo98.3" bed
Ground clearance20–23 cmhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine405 hp gas or diesel, RWD, 4WD
0–100 km/h7.0–7.7 sour estimate from power and weight
TowingUp to 15,600 lb
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash testNot rated yet
Insurance claimsWell above averagecollision 100 · theft 510 · injury 15 (100 = avg)
Warranty3 yrs / 60,000 kmpowertrain 10 yrs / 160,000 km
Resale at 6 years56% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: —.| Tradesman Customer Preferred Package 2UA | $66,945 | $79,596 | $113,140 | ✓ $1,571/mo | 3 | 15,500 | — No | — No | — No |
| Big Horn Customer Preferred Package 2UZ | $70,445 | $83,551 | $117,164 | $1,627/mo | 3 | 15,600 | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| Laramie Customer Preferred Package 2UH | $92,245 | $108,185 | $142,125 | $1,974/mo | 6 | 14,800 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited Customer Preferred Package 2UM | $101,895 | $119,518 | $153,433 | $2,131/mo | 5 | 14,350 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited Longhorn Customer Preferred Package 2UK | $102,895 | $120,874 | $154,926 | $2,152/mo | 5 | 14,350 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Laramie Customer Preferred Package 24H | $106,240 | $125,410 | $163,508 | $2,271/mo | 6 | 14,800 | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Limited Customer Preferred Package 24M | $115,890 | $138,495 | $177,360 | $2,463/mo | 5 | 14,350 | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Limited Longhorn Customer Preferred Package 24K | $116,890 | $139,851 | $178,791 | $2,483/mo | 5 | 14,350 | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
TradesmanCustomer Preferred Package 2UA
✓ $1,571/mo
True cost
Big HornCustomer Preferred Package 2UZ
$1,627/mo
True cost
LaramieCustomer Preferred Package 2UH
$1,974/mo
True cost
LimitedCustomer Preferred Package 2UM
$2,131/mo
True cost
Limited LonghornCustomer Preferred Package 2UK
$2,152/mo
True cost
LaramieCustomer Preferred Package 24H
$2,271/mo
True cost
LimitedCustomer Preferred Package 24M
$2,463/mo
True cost
Limited LonghornCustomer Preferred Package 24K
$2,483/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Tradesman Customer Preferred Package 2UA$66,945
Big Horn Customer Preferred Package 2UZ$70,445
Laramie Customer Preferred Package 2UH$92,245
Limited Customer Preferred Package 2UM$101,895
Limited Longhorn Customer Preferred Package 2UK$102,895
Laramie Customer Preferred Package 24H$106,240
Limited Customer Preferred Package 24M$115,890
Limited Longhorn Customer Preferred Package 24K$116,890
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
+ $1,895
+ $2,095
✓ from Laramie Customer Preferred Package 2UH
Rear cross-traffic alert
+ $1,895
+ $2,095
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
+ $1,895
+ $2,095
Parking sensors
+ $695
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $795
✓ from Laramie Customer Preferred Package 2UH
Cooled seats
✓
✓ Limited Longhorn Customer Preferred Package 2UK to Laramie Customer Preferred Package 24H
✓ from Limited Longhorn Customer Preferred Package 24K
Heated steering wheel
+ $795
✓
✓
Heated rear seats
✓
✓ from Limited Longhorn Customer Preferred Package 24K
Dual-zone climate
+ $3,195
+ $3,795
✓ Laramie Customer Preferred Package 2UH to Laramie Customer Preferred Package 24H
Convenience
Remote start
+ $395
✓ from Laramie Customer Preferred Package 2UH
Wireless phone charging
+ $4,195
+ $2,695
Power driver's seat
+ $1,795
+ $2,695
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
+ $3,195
+ $3,795
+ $3,495
Built-in navigation
+ $3,195
+ $3,795
✓ from Laramie Customer Preferred Package 2UH
Premium sound system
+ $3,795
+ $3,495
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ from Laramie Customer Preferred Package 2UH
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Laramie Customer Preferred Package 2UH
Sunroof
+ $1,495
LED headlights
✓
✓ from Limited Longhorn Customer Preferred Package 24K
Ram lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the Tradesman Tradesman Customer Preferred Package 2UA (13 items)
- (Based on standard box size; other box sizes may be available)
- 18-Inch Steel Black Painted Wheels
- Uconnect 5 Multimedia Centre With 8.4-inch (21.3 Cm) Display And Ram Connect
- Adaptive Cruise Control With Automatic Braking
- Trailer Brake Control
- Heavy-duty vinyl front 40/20/40 split bench seat
- 18x8-inch steel Black painted wheels
- LT275/70R18E BSW All-Season tires
- Uconnect 5 with 8.4-in display
- 6.4L V8 HEMI HD engine
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- 3.73 rear axle ratio
- 5007 kg (11,040 lb)
Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 3500 in Ontario?
- $79,596 to drive away for the Tradesman, from a $66,945 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,254 loan payment, about $1,803 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,571 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 14,350 lb to 15,600 lb, depending on the trim.
Colours
Bright WhiteSilver Zynith+$695Granite Crystal Metallic+$695Ceramic GreyDiamond Black Crystal Pearl+$595Forged Blue Metallic+$695Molten Red Pearl+$595Flame Red
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Prices from Ram's Ram Canada build & price (Ontario, M4R postal default; fcacanada bff payment-calculator); may have changed, so confirm with a dealer. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.