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Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd vs Ram 2500: 5-year value retention (62% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 61% for the Ram 2500. Over the first five years the Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd loses roughly $14,669 while the Ram 2500 loses about $16,611 — a gap near $1,942.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd sheds about 10% in year one versus 9% for the Ram 2500. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.