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Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vs RAM 2500

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
$24,475MSRP
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2026 RAM 2500
2026 RAM 2500
$46,855MSRP
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
$24,475MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 RAM 2500
$46,855MSRP
Overview
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OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced

1999-2004

Years produced

2011-Present

MSRP

$24,475

MSRP

$46,855

Listings

9344

Listings

10032

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Pros

  • Multiple cab and bed choices

  • Powerful engine

  • Impressive towing and off-road capabilities

Cons

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

  • Gets expensive fast

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

Big, expensive and hard to park in urban confines, but absolutely necessary for a sizable number of buyers who require their stout powertrains and serious capability, heavy-duty trucks such as the Ram 2500 are designed to work hard.

Verdict: Ram has a solid lineup of trucks for all pickup buyers. From off-road enthusiasts to long-haul truckers towing huge loads from one end of the country to the other, there’s a heavy-duty Ram pickup designed for every need. And if you require the biggest interior with a cargo bed attached, the Ram Mega Cab is the truck you’re looking for.

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Popular Features & Specs

Seating Capacity

3

Seating Capacity

3
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
$24,475MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 RAM 2500
2026 RAM 2500
$46,855MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
$24,475MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 RAM 2500
$46,855MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
1999-2004
2011-Present
MSRP
$24,475
$46,855
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.4

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Multiple cab and bed choices

  • Powerful engine

  • Impressive towing and off-road capabilities

Cons

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

  • Gets expensive fast

Summary

Big, expensive and hard to park in urban confines, but absolutely necessary for a sizable number of buyers who require their stout powertrains and serious capability, heavy-duty trucks such as the Ram 2500 are designed to work hard.

Verdict: Ram has a solid lineup of trucks for all pickup buyers. From off-road enthusiasts to long-haul truckers towing huge loads from one end of the country to the other, there’s a heavy-duty Ram pickup designed for every need. And if you require the biggest interior with a cargo bed attached, the Ram Mega Cab is the truck you’re looking for.

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Popular Features & Specs

Seating Capacity
3
3
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