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2018 Ram 3500 Tradesman

Truck (Regular Cab) · 383 hp

Sticker from
$33,645Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

51 factory options, from $50 to $9,200.

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine w/68RFE$9,200
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine$9,200
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine w/AS69RC$9,200
Max Tow Package$3,695
6-Speed Aisin AS69RC Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission$2,695
Auto Level Rear Air Suspension$1,595
MOPAR 30K Direct Mount 5th-Wheel Hitch$1,395
Dual Rear Wheels$1,295
MOPAR 20K Direct Mount 5th Wheel Hitch$1,075
Chrome Appearance Group$895
Uconnect 3 w/5" Display$795
Popular Equipment Group$695
Wheel To Wheel Side Steps$695
Chrome Tubular Side Steps$595
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover$545
6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS Engine$500
Spray In Bedliner$495
5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Preparatory Group$445
Black Tubular Side Steps$445
Dual Alternators Rated At 380 Amps$395
Dual Alternators Rated At 440 Amps$395
Upfitter Electronic Module (VSIM)$345
ParkSense Rear Park Assist System$295
Trailer Brake Control$295
Single Disc Remote CD Player$295
Add Full Size Spare Tire$295
LT235/80R17E Outline White Lettering On/Off Road Tires$245
LT275/70R18E Outline White Lettering On/Off Road Tires$245
DOT Certified Roadside Safety Kit$195
Uconnect 3.0$195
LED Bed Lighting$165
Auxiliary Switches - Instrument Panel Mounted$145
4.10 Axle Ratio$145
3.73 Axle Ratio$145
Cold Weather Group$145
Front & Rear Rubber Floor Mats$125
220 Amp Alternator$100
180 Amp Alternator$95
Clearance Lamps$95
Engine Block Heater$95
Additional Hawaii Destination Charge$50
Delete Pickup Box−$400
6-Speed Automatic 68RFE Transmission—
6-Speed Manual G56 Transmission—
Delete Carpet—
Quick Order Package 22A—
Quick Order Package 26A—
Quick Order Package 28A—
Quick Order Package 2EA—
Quick Order Package 2FA—
Work Grade Vinyl 40/20/40 Bench Seat—

Which 3500 is right for you?

Seven trims, $33,645 to $58,995. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Six configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

383hp5.7L eight-cylinder
400lb-ftTorque
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
3–6Seats
10,100–11,300 lbsGVWR
17,240–31,210 lbsMax towing
3,930–4,480 lbsMax payload

88 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Black/Diesel Gray
  • Black/Diesel Gray

Cloth or vinyl.

30 factory paints

  • Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat
  • Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
  • Blue Streak Pearl Coat
  • Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
  • Low Vol Yellow
  • Low Vol National Safety Yellow
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
  • Low Vol School Bus Yellow
  • RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
  • Flame Red Clear Coat
  • Low Vol Light Green
  • Low Vol Black Clear Coat
  • Low Vol Power Tan
  • Bright White Clear Coat
  • Low Vol Light Cream
  • Case IH Red
  • Low Vol Bright Green
  • New Holland Blue
  • Low Vol Construction Yellow
  • Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
  • True Blue Pearl Coat
  • Low Vol Tree Green
  • Low Vol Hills Green
  • Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
  • Low Vol Bright Red
  • Low Vol Omaha Orange
  • Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
  • Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat
  • Low Vol Robin Egg Blue
  • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat

8 of the 30 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

11 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2018 3500. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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