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Ram 2500 vs Ram 5500 Chassis: 5-year value retention (73% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ram 2500 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ram 2500 comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 70% for the Ram 5500 Chassis. Over the first five years the Ram 2500 loses roughly $12,511 while the Ram 5500 Chassis loses about $17,097 — a gap near $4,586.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ram 2500 sheds about 0% in year one versus 3% for the Ram 5500 Chassis. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.