The Ram 1500 is Ram’s flagship model, having long been one of the best vehicles in its segment and the brand’s pride and joy as it continues to top the yearly best of lists of publications like Car and Driver. For 2025, there’s plenty of new features to love in the 1500, but what of the older 2024 truck?
Today, we’ll be taking a look at the differences between the 2024 and 2025 1500 to see which one offers buyers the best overall price point. Read on to find out the latest findings in our comparison of the best trucks of 2025: Ram 1500 vs 2024 model differences.
Key Takeaways:
- The 2024 Ram 1500 was the last year of the V8, which was quietly retired.
- A new twin turbo v6 debuted with the 2025 iteration of the 1500.
- The 2025 1500 also receives a major facelift to keep it competitive with its 2024 cousin.
What is the difference between the 2024 and 2025 Ram 1500?
Good question! For 2025, there’s a major list of changes for the Ram 1500. Starting off with the biggest one of all, we’re tearing off the band-aid right away: Edmunds reveals that yes, for 2025, the lovely V8 engine is GONE. In its place, a choice between two straight-six engines will be making their debut. Additionally, the TRX trim is making its departure, being replaced by the Tungsten trim, a luxury focused selection that’s sure to have you cruising in style. There’s also the styling tweaks, as well as new tech and an updated cabin..
How much will the 2025 RAM cost?
That depends! According to Us News and World Report, the 2025 RAM 1500 is being offered in a selection of 9 trims, with the Tradesman starting the lineup off at an MSRP of $40,275, and the Tungsten debuting at the top of the trim range with an MSRP of $87,075. The rest of the trim range reads as:
- Tradesman - $40,275
- HFE - $41,060
- Big Horn - $44,935
- Lone Star $44,935
- Laramie - $60,030
- Rebel - $64,195
- Longhorn - $75,155
- Limited - $75,155
- Tungsten - $87,075
How much should I pay for a 2024 Ram 1500?
Good question! For 2024, the Ram 1500 started at an MSRP of $41,415, with the top of the line being the Crew Cab with all of the kitted out bells and whistles attached, according to Kelley Blue Book. A full list of the trims, a list that they’ve simplified over the US News Car Report figures, reads as:
- 1500 Quad Cab - $41,415 - $50,430
- 1500 Crew Cab $44,165 - $111,185
The main appeal of these models is surely their V8 power, as well as the wide array of features they have over the 2025 model. That being said, it's the 3.6 liter V6 that performs the best in terms of payload capacity, being able to handle up to 2,300 pounds. The 5.7 liter V8 has it beaten on towing, though, with a figure of 12,750 pounds.
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 Better than the 2024 Ram 1500?
Both trucks are certainly heavy hitters in their class, the 2024 1500 boasts a wide array of features that the 2025 simply doesn’t. That being said, the 2025 1500’s advantage lies in its efficiency, meaning that though the scope of the model may be scaled back, there’s still plenty of reason to choose the new truck over the old one.