When it comes to trucks, many people weigh utility or features, the 2025 Ram 1500 is no different. While the Tradesman is the tried and true work horse of the lineup, the Laramie is almost all luxury. We’ll compare both trims to see which one will suit your needs the most, so you get what you want.
Key takeaways
- The Tradesman is named after who will benefit it the most, coming with the lowest price possible, while still remaining capable.
- The Laramie comes with extra creature comforts, making a solid option for those who want a bit more than just a work truck.
- Despite being separated by $20,000, they come with some of the same features that make getting in, and operating just a tiny bit easier.
Why Should I Buy a 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman?
The Tradesman is the starting trim, coming in at a price of $40,275. Being that it is the base trim, it doesn’t come with the most powerful engine, but as the name suggests, it should be enough for tradesmen who need something reliable without breaking the bank. This engine is the 3.6L V6, and it comes with 305 horsepower, and 269 lb-ft of torque, able to tow up to 8,110-pounds.
Moving to the interior where you’ll spend some of your time, you can find an 8.4-inch touchscreen with phone connectivity. The seats that you will find are pretty standard for most work trucks: heavy duty vinyl with manual adjustments, helping cut back on price.
One area that this trim has a slight edge is the mileage. For the Tradesman, you can expect up to 22 MPG combined, as rated by the EPA. This gives you a max range of 572 miles on one tank.
Why Should I Buy a 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie?
The Laramie takes a few steps towards luxury, coming with heated and ventilated leather trimmed, power front seats, as well as a heated steering wheel. This makes the ride more comfortable, and if that’s important to you, then that’s the way to go. These additions along with the powerful engine listed below make the Laramie come with a starting price of $60,030.
The Laramie also comes with a different engine, this one being the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo that produces 420 horsepower, and 469 lb-ft of torque. This lets you tow up to 11,400-pounds, making it the better option for slightly heavier jobs. While this engine is stronger, it doesn’t sacrifice on mileage too much, coming with an EPA rated 21 MPG combined, with a max total range of 546 miles on one tank.
The last interior feature that comes with an upgrade is the infotainment system, coming in two sizes. The sizes that you can look for are 12- and 14.4-inch screens. Both come with the same type of phone connectivity as the smaller system on the Tradesman.
How theTradesman vs Laramie are the same.
While the two trims are almost $20,000 apart, they are similar because the Tradesman isn’t exactly barebones. Both trims come with a remote start feature, helping you be ready at a moment's notice. Making it a reliable option for those busy work days.
Adaptive cruise control is another feature that comes on both trims, making it so that when you’re on long drives to the next work site, you can follow the car at a safe distance in front of you with ease.
Is the Ram 1500 price jump from Tradesman to Laramie worth it?
We think that it is worth it if you’re wanting extra comfort. While the Laramie is undeniably plush, we understand that not everyone needs those features, and if you’re someone who can make do with the features of the Tradesman, you can save a decent amount of money. But really, you can’t go wrong with either.
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