2027 Ram Ram 2500: real cost in California
See the Ram 2500 on Ram's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, TRADESMAN · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$48,040the advertised price
Drive away$55,498with fees and tax
Loan payment$861/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,585/moeverything, after resale
$55,498 to drive away + $83,949 to run it for 6 years − $25,299 back at resale = $114,148, or $1,585 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$55,498
Running it, 6 yrs+$83,949
Back at resale−$25,299
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$48,040Feesfreight $2,795 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,880Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,578Fuel13,500 mi a year at 15 MPG
+$31,067Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,008Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,581Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$11,490Maintenanceestimate
+$8,431Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,372Resale after 6 years53% of MSRP, you get this back
−$25,299True cost $114,148 ÷ 72 months$1,585 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyRegular Cab, Crew Cab, Mega Cab232.0–260.8 in long
Seats3, 5, 6from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo96" bed
Ground clearance8.4–14.2 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine405 hp gas, 4x2, 4x4
0–60 mph6.4–7.6 sour estimate from power and weight
TowingUp to 15,650 lb
Tires17", 18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 10 yrs
Resale at 6 years53% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 405 hp, 15 MPG.| TRADESMAN REGULAR CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $48,040 | $55,498 | $114,148 | ✓ $1,585/mo | 3 | 15,650 | — No | — No | — No |
| TRADESMAN REGULAR CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $50,970 | $58,691 | $117,237 | $1,628/mo | 3 | 15,650 | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $51,660 | $59,443 | $117,964 | $1,638/mo | 3 | 15,650 | — No | — No | — No |
| BIG HORN REGULAR CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $51,790 | $59,585 | $118,487 | $1,646/mo | 3 | 15,550 | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| LONE STAR REGULAR CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $51,790 | $59,585 | $118,487 | $1,646/mo | 3 | 15,550 | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $51,860 | $59,661 | $118,175 | $1,641/mo | 3 | 15,650 | — No | — No | — No |
| BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $54,255 | $62,271 | $121,549 | $1,688/mo | 6 | 15,050 | — No | — No | — No |
| BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $54,455 | $62,489 | $121,760 | $1,691/mo | 6 | 15,050 | — No | — No | — No |
| TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $54,590 | $62,637 | $121,053 | $1,681/mo | 3 | 15,650 | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LONE STAR REGULAR CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $54,720 | $62,778 | $121,576 | $1,689/mo | 3 | 15,550 | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| BIG HORN REGULAR CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $54,720 | $62,778 | $121,576 | $1,689/mo | 3 | 15,550 | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $54,790 | $62,855 | $121,264 | $1,684/mo | 3 | 15,650 | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $55,410 | $63,530 | $122,766 | $1,705/mo | 6 | 15,050 | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $55,410 | $63,530 | $122,303 | $1,699/mo | 3 | 15,550 | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $55,610 | $63,748 | $122,514 | $1,702/mo | 3 | 15,550 | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $55,610 | $63,748 | $122,977 | $1,708/mo | 6 | 15,050 | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $57,185 | $65,465 | $124,637 | $1,731/mo | 6 | 15,050 | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $57,385 | $65,683 | $124,848 | $1,734/mo | 6 | 15,050 | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| WARLOCK CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $57,585 | $65,901 | $125,068 | $1,737/mo | 6 | 15,050 | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $58,340 | $66,724 | $125,864 | $1,748/mo | 6 | 15,050 | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $58,340 | $66,724 | $125,392 | $1,742/mo | 3 | 15,550 | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $58,540 | $66,942 | $125,603 | $1,744/mo | 3 | 15,550 | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $58,540 | $66,942 | $126,075 | $1,751/mo | 6 | 15,050 | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $63,495 | $72,342 | $132,131 | $1,835/mo | 6 | 14,850 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $63,695 | $72,560 | $132,342 | $1,838/mo | 6 | 14,850 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $66,425 | $75,536 | $135,220 | $1,878/mo | 6 | 14,850 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $66,625 | $75,753 | $135,431 | $1,881/mo | 6 | 14,850 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| REBEL CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $70,940 | $80,456 | $139,937 | $1,944/mo | 6 | 14,700 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| POWER WAGON DIESEL CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $73,770 | $83,541 | $143,072 | $1,987/mo | 6 | 14,700 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| POWER WAGON CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $74,435 | $84,266 | $143,773 | $1,997/mo | 6 | 14,700 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $75,505 | $85,432 | $145,236 | $2,017/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LIMITED CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX | $75,505 | $85,432 | $145,236 | $2,017/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LIMITED CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $75,795 | $85,748 | $145,542 | $2,021/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $75,795 | $85,748 | $145,542 | $2,021/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $78,435 | $88,625 | $148,325 | $2,060/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX | $78,435 | $88,625 | $148,325 | $2,060/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $78,725 | $88,941 | $148,631 | $2,064/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $78,725 | $88,941 | $148,631 | $2,064/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LARAMIE MEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $80,435 | $90,805 | $149,989 | $2,083/mo | 6 | 14,850 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LONGHORN MEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $92,735 | $104,211 | $163,400 | $2,269/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LIMITED MEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $92,735 | $104,211 | $163,400 | $2,269/mo | 5 | 14,450 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
TRADESMANREGULAR CAB 4X2 8' BOX
✓ $1,585/mo
True cost
TRADESMANREGULAR CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$1,628/mo
True cost
TRADESMANCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,638/mo
True cost
BIG HORNREGULAR CAB 4X2 8' BOX
$1,646/mo
True cost
LONE STARREGULAR CAB 4X2 8' BOX
$1,646/mo
True cost
TRADESMANCREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX
$1,641/mo
True cost
BLACK EXPRESSCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,688/mo
True cost
BLACK EXPRESSCREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX
$1,691/mo
True cost
TRADESMANCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,681/mo
True cost
LONE STARREGULAR CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$1,689/mo
True cost
BIG HORNREGULAR CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$1,689/mo
True cost
TRADESMANCREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$1,684/mo
True cost
LONE STARCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,705/mo
True cost
BIG HORNCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,699/mo
True cost
BIG HORNCREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX
$1,702/mo
True cost
LONE STARCREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX
$1,708/mo
True cost
BLACK EXPRESSCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,731/mo
True cost
BLACK EXPRESSCREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$1,734/mo
True cost
WARLOCKCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,737/mo
True cost
LONE STARCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,748/mo
True cost
BIG HORNCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,742/mo
True cost
BIG HORNCREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$1,744/mo
True cost
LONE STARCREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$1,751/mo
True cost
LARAMIECREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,835/mo
True cost
LARAMIECREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX
$1,838/mo
True cost
LARAMIECREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,878/mo
True cost
LARAMIECREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$1,881/mo
True cost
REBELCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,944/mo
True cost
POWER WAGON DIESELCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,987/mo
True cost
POWER WAGONCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,997/mo
True cost
LONGHORNCREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX
$2,017/mo
True cost
LIMITEDCREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX
$2,017/mo
True cost
LIMITEDCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$2,021/mo
True cost
LONGHORNCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$2,021/mo
True cost
LONGHORNCREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$2,060/mo
True cost
LIMITEDCREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
$2,060/mo
True cost
LIMITEDCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$2,064/mo
True cost
LONGHORNCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$2,064/mo
True cost
LARAMIEMEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$2,083/mo
True cost
LONGHORNMEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$2,269/mo
True cost
LIMITEDMEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$2,269/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 REGULAR CAB 4X2 8' BOX$48,040
TRADESMAN REGULAR CAB 4X4 8' BOX$50,970
TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$51,660
BIG HORN REGULAR CAB 4X2 8' BOX$51,790
LONE STAR REGULAR CAB 4X2 8' BOX$51,790
TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX$51,860
BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$54,255
BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX$54,455
TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$54,590
LONE STAR REGULAR CAB 4X4 8' BOX$54,720
BIG HORN REGULAR CAB 4X4 8' BOX$54,720
TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX$54,790
LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$55,410
BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$55,410
BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX$55,610
LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX$55,610
BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$57,185
BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX$57,385
WARLOCK CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$57,585
LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$58,340
BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$58,340
BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX$58,540
LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX$58,540
LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$63,495
LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX$63,695
LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$66,425
LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX$66,625
REBEL CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$70,940
POWER WAGON DIESEL CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$73,770
POWER WAGON CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$74,435
LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX$75,505
LIMITED CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX$75,505
LIMITED CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$75,795
LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$75,795
LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX$78,435
LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX$78,435
LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$78,725
LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$78,725
LARAMIE MEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$80,435
LONGHORN MEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$92,735
LIMITED MEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$92,735
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
+ $695
+ Option
+ $695
+ Option
+ $2,995
+ $695
✓ from LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
Rear cross-traffic alert
+ $695
+ Option
+ $695
+ Option
+ $2,995
+ $695
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
+ $2,395
+ Option
+ $2,195
+ Option
+ Option
+ $2,195
+ Option
+ $2,195
+ $2,195
+ $1,595
+ $1,895
+ $1,595
+ $1,895
Parking sensors
+ $3,295
+ $495
+ $495
✓ BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX to BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX
+ $495
+ $495
✓
✓ LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX to LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
✓ from LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $445
+ $445
+ $445
+ $445
✓ from LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
Cooled seats
✓ LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX to LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
+ Option
✓
Heated steering wheel
+ $445
+ $445
+ $445
+ $445
✓ LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX to LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
+ Option
✓
Heated rear seats
+ $1,895
+ Option
+ $545
Dual-zone climate
+ $3,295
+ $2,395
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $2,295
+ $1,895
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $1,895
+ $2,785
✓ from LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
Convenience
Push-button start
+ $2,495
+ $2,195
+ $4,495
Remote start
+ $295
+ $295
+ $295
+ $295
✓ LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX to LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
✓ from LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X2 8' BOX
Wireless phone charging
+ $3,035
+ $3,035
+ $3,035
+ $3,035
+ Option
+ $545
Power driver's seat
+ $295
+ $295
+ $295
+ $295
+ Option
✓ REBEL CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX to LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
+ $545
✓ from LONGHORN MEGA CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
Memory seat
+ $545
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
+ $3,295
+ $2,395
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $2,295
+ $1,895
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $1,895
+ $2,785
+ $2,445
+ $6,545
+ $6,245
+ $8,545
+ $2,445
Built-in navigation
+ $3,295
+ $2,395
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $2,295
+ $1,895
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $1,895
+ $2,785
✓ from LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
Premium sound system
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
+ $2,445
+ $6,545
+ $6,245
+ $8,545
+ $2,445
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
+ $3,295
+ $2,395
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $2,295
+ $1,895
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $2,295
+ $2,785
+ $1,895
+ $2,785
✓ from LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX to TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
✓ BLACK EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX to LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
✓ LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX to POWER WAGON CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
✓ from LONGHORN CREW CAB 4X4 8' BOX
Tow hitch included
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $1,195
Ram lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Recalls
10 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Ram 2500 models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electronic stability control (esc)2026 · 8,329 vehicles
The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control.Recall 26V651000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2026 · 844,028 vehicles
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.Recall 26V531000 at NHTSA ↗Power train2025, 2026 · 12,736 vehicles
A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.Recall 26V288000 at NHTSA ↗Electronic stability control (esc)2026 · 6,605 vehicles
The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control.Recall 26V244000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025, 2026 · 65,348 vehicles
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.Recall 26V225000 at NHTSA ↗Exterior lighting2025, 2026 · 456,287 vehicles
Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.Recall 26V059000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Ram 2500 in California?
- $55,498 to drive away for the TRADESMAN, from a $48,040 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $861 loan payment, about $1,706 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,585 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 14,450 lb to 15,650 lb, depending on the trim.
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