Ram trim levels explained
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Ram pickups climb from work-focused Tradesman through Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas) and Laramie to the luxury Limited, Longhorn and Tungsten, with Rebel, Power Wagon, RHO and TRX as off-road and performance branches. CarWhere lays out 50 trims across 3 Ram models — Ram 1500, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 — with dated base MSRPs, engines and key equipment.
| Model | Current generation | Trims | From (USD) | Trim ladder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 trim levels | Fifth generation, refreshed (2025–present) | 12 | $42,5752027 MY | Tradesman → Express / Black Express → Big Horn / Lone Star → Warlock → Laramie → Rebel → RHO → Limited → Limited Longhorn → Tungsten → TRX SRT → Rumble Bee (5.7, 392, 392 Track Pack, SRT) |
| Ram 2500 trim levels | Fifth generation (2019–present) | 9 | $46,8552026 MY | Tradesman → Black Express → Warlock → Big Horn / Lone Star → Laramie → Rebel → Power Wagon → Limited → Limited Longhorn |
| Ram 3500 trim levels | Fifth generation (2019–present) | 5 | $48,1552026 MY | Tradesman → Big Horn / Lone Star → Laramie → Limited → Limited Longhorn |
Ram 1500 trim levels
The 2027 Ram 1500 spans Tradesman, Express, Big Horn/Lone Star, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Tungsten, the returning TRX SRT and new Rumble Bee trucks. Prices run from about $42,575 to $99,995 before the $2,795 destination charge. Ram rates the 3.0L Hurricane SO to tow up to 11,530 lb.
Ram 2500 trim levels
The 2027 Ram 2500 comes in nine trims: Tradesman, Black Express, Warlock, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Rebel, Power Wagon, Limited and Limited Longhorn. Every trim offers the 405-hp 6.4L HEMI or the 430-hp Cummins HO diesel. Ram rates the 2500 to tow up to 20,000 lb, and the 2026 Tradesman starts at $46,855 before destination.
Ram 3500 trim levels
Ram rates the 2027 Ram 3500 to tow up to 37,020 lb with the 430-hp Cummins HO, dual rear wheels and a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch; conventional hitches top out at 23,000 lb. It comes in five trims, Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn, from $48,155 before destination for 2026.
Confirm the real trim and packages of any Ram.
Badges can be swapped and listings get trims wrong. The CarWhere Ram build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Ram 1500 trim levels in order?
The current Ram 1500 (Fifth generation, refreshed (2025–present)) comes in 12 trims, lowest to highest: Tradesman, Express / Black Express, Big Horn / Lone Star, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Tungsten, TRX SRT, Rumble Bee (5.7, 392, 392 Track Pack, SRT). Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $42,575.
What are the Ram 2500 trim levels in order?
The current Ram 2500 (Fifth generation (2019–present)) comes in 9 trims, lowest to highest: Tradesman, Black Express, Warlock, Big Horn / Lone Star, Laramie, Rebel, Power Wagon, Limited, Limited Longhorn. Base prices for the 2026 model year start at $46,855.
What are the Ram 3500 trim levels in order?
The current Ram 3500 (Fifth generation (2019–present)) comes in 5 trims, lowest to highest: Tradesman, Big Horn / Lone Star, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn. Base prices for the 2026 model year start at $48,155.
How can I tell what trim my Ram is?
Badges can be swapped, so the reliable record is the original window sticker or the build record tied to the VIN, which shows the trim, engine and packages the vehicle was built with.
Sources
Each trim page lists its own dated Stellantis sources. Key references:
- Stellantis North America media — pricing and product information — Stellantis
- RamTrucks.com — build and price — General Motors
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