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2027 RAM 2500 • LUCAS CDJR
Explore all nine trims by purpose, cabin equipment and starting MSRP.
South Jersey shoppers have nine 2027 Ram 2500 trims to consider, from the work-focused Tradesman to Limited and Limited Longhorn. The useful differences are the cab combinations, upholstery, controls, appearance and specialized off-road equipment. Gas and Cummins diesel choices add another decision within the range. A trim name alone does not establish the towing or payload capacity of a particular truck.
The starting prices below describe the identified base configuration, with gas power unless stated otherwise. Each excludes the $2,795 destination charge, taxes, title, registration and optional equipment. These are manufacturer starting MSRPs, rather than quotes for an inventory vehicle. Match the cab, drive and equipment before comparing two prices. For Cherry Hill buyers, that helps separate a genuine equipment step from the cost of a different body or powertrain.
| Trim | Starting MSRP | Price basis | Main reason to consider it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | $48,040 | Regular Cab 4×2, 8-foot box | Straightforward work equipment |
| Big Horn | $51,790 | Regular Cab 4×2, 8-foot box | Cloth seating and broader equipment choices |
| Black Express | $54,255 | Crew Cab 4×2, 6-foot-4-inch box | Dark exterior treatment |
| Warlock | $57,585 | Crew Cab 4×4, 6-foot-4-inch box | Off-road hardware with a simple cabin |
| Laramie | $63,495 | Crew Cab 4×2, 6-foot-4-inch box | Leather-trimmed comfort |
| Rebel | $70,940 | Crew Cab 4×4, 6-foot-4-inch box | Off-road character with comfort equipment |
| Power Wagon | $74,435 | Gas Crew Cab 4×4, 6-foot-4-inch box | Dedicated off-road articulation hardware |
| Limited | $75,505 | Crew Cab 4×2, 8-foot box | Premium cabin materials |
| Limited Longhorn | $75,505 | Crew Cab 4×2, 8-foot box | Distinctive Southwestern cabin finish |
Tradesman is the starting point for an equipment-led purchase. Its base Regular Cab configuration includes a heavy-duty vinyl front bench, an 8.4-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen and 17-inch black styled steel wheels. That cabin is a sensible place to begin when the truck is primarily a tool for carrying people and material between jobs. The basic controls and seating deserve the same hands-on attention as the more expensive trims.
Regular Cab and Crew Cab choices let you separate bed requirements from passenger requirements. The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 is the gas choice, while an available Cummins diesel provides another powertrain path. Review 4×2 and 4×4 configurations against the surfaces you use and the equipment you carry. The diesel option changes much more than the badge on the fender; its purchase cost, service needs and vehicle weight belong in the decision.
The optional Payload Upgrade Package is relevant to eligible gas Tradesman configurations. It changes the truck’s frame and rear-suspension specification, so confirm that package on the actual vehicle when cargo capacity is a priority. Other available groups can add convenience or trailering equipment without requiring a luxury-oriented cabin. A basic-looking Tradesman can therefore be a more deliberate work specification than a heavily optioned truck chosen primarily for its interior.
Choose Tradesman when the cab, bed and rated load capability meet the assignment and you do not need a long list of cabin upgrades. During your visit, check the seat position, rear-door access if applicable and the storage for items that travel with you every day. Those details decide whether a work truck stays organized.
Big Horn adds a different starting point for everyday comfort. The base Regular Cab has cloth bench seating, an 8.4-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen and 18-inch polished aluminum wheels. These changes matter when you want a less utilitarian cabin while keeping control over the final equipment list. Ask to operate the features that matter during your daily drive, including seat adjustments and the physical audio controls.
With Regular Cab and Crew Cab choices, Big Horn can serve a solo operator or a household that needs a rear seat. Both gas and available Cummins diesel power deserve consideration. Compare the drive system and box length before treating its starting-price difference from Tradesman as the full cost to upgrade. A Crew Cab diesel with added groups is a different purchase from either trim’s base Regular Cab gas configuration.
Big Horn’s available equipment groups make the individual truck especially important. Ask about heated-seat equipment, trailering aids and the chosen exterior appearance package rather than assuming every Big Horn has them. The heated steering wheel and seats group is an available route to cold-weather convenience. For eligible gas configurations, the Payload Upgrade Package is another option worth evaluating separately from cabin comfort.
This is the trim to investigate when a small group of specific options matters more to you than a premium interior theme. List those features before looking at trucks. Burlington buyers who want cloth seating and useful convenience equipment can then evaluate a well-matched Big Horn against the actual cost of stepping into Laramie.
Black Express gives the Ram 2500 a darker exterior treatment without making a premium leather cabin the center of the purchase. Its selected base equipment includes 20-inch black-painted aluminum wheels, cloth bench seating and the 8.4-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen. The Crew Cab and 6-foot-4-inch box make this a more specific body choice than the broader work-truck configurations at the bottom of the range.
Look at Black Express when the exterior finish is a feature you actively want. A shopper who planned to change wheels and exterior trim after purchase has a reason to inspect the factory package carefully. Check how the truck looks in person, but also sit in the front and rear seats. The visual treatment does not tell you whether the cabin organization or seating arrangement suits your passengers.
Gas and available Cummins diesel choices let you address powertrain needs within that appearance direction. Drive-system availability includes 4×2 and 4×4 configurations. Neither dark wheels nor a sportier presentation establishes the truck’s load rating, so keep the vehicle’s actual capacity information in the discussion. Add-on steps, protection products and carried equipment also belong in the final payload calculation.
Black Express fits the buyer who has settled on a Crew Cab short-box truck and prefers the factory dark appearance. Compare its complete price with an equivalently equipped Tradesman or Big Horn rather than comparing only the lowest advertised MSRP of each. The meaningful question is how much you are paying for the look and equipment you will keep.
Warlock combines a Crew Cab, the 6-foot-4-inch box and 4×4 with an off-road equipment direction. The selected factory configuration includes performance-tuned front and rear shocks, a transfer-case skid-plate shield and 20-inch black diamond-cut aluminum wheels. Cloth bench seating and an 8.4-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen keep the interior approach straightforward. That combination distinguishes Warlock from a trim chosen mostly for leather and a larger center screen.
For buyers whose work includes unpaved access, the relevant question is what the hardware contributes to those conditions. Tires, protection and suspension are worth discussing together. A trip toward the Pine Barrens does not make every road an off-road route, and access restrictions still apply. Evaluate the surfaces you are permitted to use, then choose equipment to match those conditions rather than the appearance of a photograph.
The gas HEMI and available Cummins diesel create separate Warlock configurations. Compare engine weight, trailer requirements and daily fuel use before choosing between them. A 4×4 badge helps identify the drive system, but it does not establish ground clearance after accessories are fitted or guarantee the ability to cross an obstacle. A deliberate equipment review is especially useful when a truck must do both weekday work and recreational travel.
Choose Warlock if you want its factory off-road package and can use the simpler cabin. If heated-seat equipment, a more elaborate display arrangement or additional interior finish is essential, compare the actual optional equipment and the next relevant trim. Paying for a package you will use is more useful than climbing the lineup automatically.
Laramie makes the cabin a larger part of the decision. Leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, power front-seat adjustment and a larger Uconnect navigation screen distinguish its base equipment from the simpler work-focused cabins. Its selected gas Crew Cab configuration uses 18-inch aluminum wheels. Check the exact seating layout because a front bench and bucket-seat arrangement organize the cabin differently.
Crew Cab and Mega Cab choices give Laramie a useful range of passenger-space possibilities. Both gas and available Cummins diesel power are part of the trim’s configuration choices. The Crew Cab can be paired with different box lengths; Mega Cab uses the shorter box. Decide whether rear-seat space or a longer bed matters more before comparing interior colors. Those are physical differences that an equipment group cannot erase.
Available camera, towing and appearance groups can make two Laramie trucks feel quite different. Consider the surround-view system if visibility around a long truck is part of your daily concern, and evaluate the available passenger display separately from the center touchscreen. The Payload Upgrade Package also applies to eligible gas Laramie configurations. Its chassis changes serve a different purpose from a comfort package and should be evaluated on that basis.
Laramie is a logical shortlist choice for a truck that spends full workdays on the road and also carries family or clients. Mt Ephraim shoppers can use a seat-and-controls demonstration to decide whether those comfort gains justify the complete price. Check the rear-seat position and cabin storage with the front seat adjusted for the regular driver.
Rebel brings an off-road personality together with more cabin equipment than the simplest work trims. Its selected base configuration includes heated cloth power bench seating, a 12-inch Uconnect navigation screen and 20-inch black diamond-cut aluminum wheels. It uses a Crew Cab, 4×4 and the 6-foot-4-inch box. That creates a defined starting point for buyers who want both rugged styling and useful comfort equipment.
Gas HEMI and available Cummins diesel configurations let Rebel shoppers prioritize different working characteristics. The gas route also makes the optional factory winch relevant; the winch offering is engine-specific and must be confirmed on the truck being considered. A photo of a winch-equipped Rebel should never substitute for checking installed equipment. The diesel’s torque and ownership routine require their own evaluation.
Rebel deserves a direct look beside Warlock and Power Wagon because these are distinct packages rather than successive cosmetic upgrades. In particular, Power Wagon’s disconnecting sway bar and locking-differential arrangement address articulation and traction in a different way. A buyer does not need all specialized hardware simply to use a 4×4 truck on a maintained dirt access road. Choose the package that matches the intended work and the permitted terrain.
For a household using the same truck for an unpaved destination near Wharton State Forest and highway driving, the test drive should include ordinary pavement behavior. Check ride feel, tire noise and steering response in the exact vehicle. Rebel is worth choosing for the combination it delivers, with towing and payload confirmed separately against the equipment you carry.
Power Wagon centers the decision on specialized off-road capability. Its hardware includes front and rear locking differentials, a disconnecting front sway bar and Bilstein shocks. The gas selected configuration has Ram Articulink suspension, heated cloth power bench seating, a 12-inch Uconnect navigation screen and 17-inch black-painted aluminum wheels. Check approach space around the truck, then inspect access to the box with your usual footwear and work gear.
The 2027 lineup also includes a Cummins diesel Power Wagon configuration. Gas and diesel Power Wagons require separate equipment and capacity reviews; the shared name does not mean their curb weights, wheels, suspension details and load ratings are identical. The diesel configuration is not merely an engine description to attach to every gas specification. Ask our team to identify the powertrain first and then walk through the exact truck.
The optional factory winch is available with the gas engine. Confirm its presence and the associated equipment instead of assuming it comes with the Power Wagon name. The differential locks and sway-bar controls also deserve an explanation before use. Understand when the controls apply and how their indications appear in the cabin. Specialized hardware is useful when the driver understands how it changes the truck’s behavior.
Choose Power Wagon for its particular off-road functions, then confirm that the same truck meets your trailer and cargo requirements. It is not automatically the highest-capacity towing choice in the Ram 2500 family. For a Robbinsville buyer who needs a work truck as well as off-road hardware, a configuration-specific capacity check is part of deciding whether this package fits.
Limited emphasizes materials and passenger comfort. Its interior combines leather seating with real wood and aluminum accents, while the base specification includes heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats. The selected configuration has premium leather bucket seating and 20-inch aluminum wheels. These features give buyers a reason to spend time in both seating rows rather than judging the truck only from the driver’s door.
Crew Cab and Mega Cab options let you choose the cabin around the way people travel with you. The gas HEMI and available Cummins diesel still require the same needs-based decision as they do elsewhere in the lineup. Limited does not turn comfort equipment into a substitute for engine, axle or load-rating selection. Its identified starting-price configuration is a Crew Cab 4×2 with the 8-foot box, so compare like bodies when reviewing prices.
The available technology and appearance equipment should be checked as a complete set. A large center touchscreen does not itself establish whether a passenger display, every camera view or every assistance feature is installed. Demonstrate the systems you intend to use. If you expect to carry cargo in an eligible gas configuration, the optional Payload Upgrade Package deserves a separate chassis discussion despite the luxury-oriented cabin.
Limited fits the buyer who wants the heavy-duty pickup to serve as comfortable daily transportation as well as a working vehicle. Seat ventilation, passenger access and material preferences are practical parts of that choice. Compare the trim with Limited Longhorn principally on cabin presentation and actual equipment rather than assuming the two equal starting prices create identical trucks.
Limited Longhorn takes the premium cabin in a Southwestern direction. Its filigree seat detailing and bison brown leather trim create a different atmosphere from Limited’s more restrained finish. The selected base specification includes premium filigree leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and 20-inch aluminum wheels. This is an interior choice worth seeing in person because color and detailing are central to its appeal.
As with Limited, Crew Cab and Mega Cab configurations are available, with gas and available Cummins diesel power. The $75,505 starting MSRP shown here applies to the identified Crew Cab 4×2 with the 8-foot box. A Mega Cab diesel carries a different equipment and price basis. Compare a complete configuration rather than using a shared starting price as a promise that every body and powertrain costs the same.
Longhorn shoppers should evaluate the features around their passengers as carefully as the driver’s seat. Check the rear-seat heating controls, storage and entry arrangement, along with the front-seat adjustment range. Available packages can add equipment beyond the standard premium finish. Eligible gas trucks can also use the Payload Upgrade Package, whose frame and rear-spring changes are separate from the interior theme.
Choose Limited Longhorn when the design is part of why you want the truck, after the cab, bed and ratings satisfy the job. The cabin cannot establish the appropriate hitch load or towing limit. For buyers splitting the vehicle between work and personal travel, the right result is a useful heavy-duty configuration with an interior they enjoy, rather than an interior choice that forces compromises in the truck’s main assignment.
This compact grid focuses on the base cabin direction. Optional groups can change seating, screens and convenience equipment. Compare the actual truck before treating a feature as included.
| Trim | Base seating direction | Selected wheel size | Cab focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | Vinyl bench | 17 inches | Regular or Crew |
| Big Horn | Cloth bench | 18 inches | Regular or Crew |
| Black Express | Cloth bench | 20 inches | Crew |
| Warlock | Cloth bench | 20 inches | Crew |
| Laramie | Leather-trimmed | 18 inches | Crew or Mega |
| Rebel | Heated cloth power bench | 20 inches | Crew |
| Power Wagon gas | Heated cloth power bench | 17 inches | Crew |
| Limited | Premium leather buckets | 20 inches | Crew or Mega |
| Limited Longhorn | Filigree leather | 20 inches | Crew or Mega |
There is no need to buy each step in sequence. Choose the branch that supplies the equipment you want: work configuration, factory appearance, specialized off-road hardware or cabin finish. A gas truck with the right payload equipment may be a better job match than a diesel chosen without reviewing the load.
| Shortlist | What earns the step | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman to Big Horn | Cloth seating, aluminum wheels and relevant optional groups | Same cab, engine and drive before calculating the difference |
| Black Express to Warlock | 4×4 and the specific off-road package | Hardware value, rather than dark styling alone |
| Big Horn to Laramie | Leather-trimmed comfort and front-seat equipment | The options you would add to Big Horn |
| Warlock, Rebel or Power Wagon | Different off-road equipment combinations | The exact features needed for your surfaces |
| Laramie to Limited or Longhorn | Premium material and passenger comfort preferences | Complete equipment and the interior you prefer |
A work-first buyer should establish the useful cab, box and payload specification on Tradesman or Big Horn. A shopper committed to a darker factory appearance should inspect Black Express. Warlock, Rebel and Power Wagon deserve attention when their different off-road features solve an actual need. Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn put progressively different cabin choices in front of buyers who spend substantial time inside the truck.
Our Lumberton Township location gives South Jersey buyers a place to inspect the cabin choices and drive the configurations on their shortlist.
Save a few trucks from Ram 2500 inventory and arrange a side-by-side visit. Bring your preferred configuration and must-have equipment. The specifications guide covers measurements, and the towing guide handles trailer and payload decisions. The research hub connects the complete set of guides. Readers researching the previous model year can use the separate 2026 Ram 2500 overview.
Lone Star is the regional counterpart to Big Horn. The nine-trim national guide uses Big Horn for the local buying discussion. Match the vehicle description and equipment when reviewing a truck rather than treating a regional name as an additional equipment level.
Black Express has both 4×2 and 4×4 configurations. Its dark exterior equipment does not identify the drivetrain. The configuration shown in its starting-price row is 4×2, so a four-wheel-drive truck needs a separate complete price and equipment review.
Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn are the relevant Mega Cab choices. Compare the rear-seat arrangement and shorter box against a Crew Cab with the bed length you need. Extra emphasis on cabin space is useful only if the resulting body serves your cargo requirements too.
A diesel badge can be part of the Power Wagon selection; identify the engine before reviewing specialized hardware. Their equipment and ratings must be checked independently. Do not apply the gas truck’s wheel, suspension, winch or load specifications to a diesel truck simply because both use the Power Wagon name.
Wheel diameter is only one part of the package. Tires, suspension, differential equipment, protection and clearance all affect the intended use. Compare the complete Warlock, Rebel and Power Wagon configurations and drive the actual truck on ordinary pavement before deciding.
No. Their interior presentation is a meaningful difference, and optional equipment can create further differences between individual trucks. The starting-price rows identify a particular body and drivetrain. Review complete configurations and choose the cabin finish that you prefer.
Eligible gas Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn configurations are among the applications. Eligibility is configuration-specific, so confirm the package on the truck itself. Its chassis and spring specification is a capability decision separate from leather, screens or exterior appearance.
Write down the cab, bed, engine and drivetrain first. Then compare the included equipment and any packages that supply your required features. That produces a meaningful price comparison and keeps a low base MSRP from being mistaken for the price of a substantially different configuration.
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