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Ram 3500 Chassis holds its value better — 60% five-year retention against 59% for the Ford F-150. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Ram 3500 Chassis comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 59% for the Ford F-150. Over the first five years the Ram 3500 Chassis loses roughly $21,334 while the Ford F-150 loses about $16,132 — a gap near $-5202.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ram 3500 Chassis sheds about 11% in year one versus 11% for the Ford F-150. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.