Okay, LONG post, but I'm still new to Rams and I'm trying to get a full understanding of the ordering system and what is/is not included with each trim and level. And if it is anything like the Jeep system, the online builder isn't always the most accurate.
With the 2019 builder, it looked like I wanted a Laramie, but with the 2020, it looks like the Big Horn is better for me. I'll explain my options below, and maybe you all can shed some light on things I may be missing.
To start, I want the standard Cummins, 4.10 gears, Night edition, Tow Tech, and Alpine Sound System regardless to which I order. 5 passenger seating is preferred, but that seems to be a problem with the Laramie. Leather trimmed is also preferred, but that seems to be a non-option with the Big Horn....
ANYWAY, here are the 2 I built:
2020 Laramie 3500 CC 4x4 6'-4" Box ($73120 MSRP)
- Std Cummins
- 4.10 Gears
- Air Suspension
- Dual Alternators
- Protection Group
- Cold Weather Group
- Tow Tech Group
- Level 1 Group
- Night Edition
- 5th Wheel Prep
- Clearance Lamps
- LED Bed Lighting
- Rubber Floor Mats
- Aux Switches
The downfall here is this only allows 6 passenger seating, unless I add Level 2 group (I don't want the 17 speaker audio, 2nd row seat heaters, rain sensitive wipers, or Nav). This also adds $2840 to the cost. There are a lot of things I also like about Level 2, but don't necessarily need.
2020 Big Horn 3500 CC 4x4 6'-4" box ($71925 MSRP)
- Std Cummins
- 4.10 Gears
- Air Suspension
- Dual Alternators
- Protection Group
- Cold Weather Group
- Premium Lighting Group
- Tow Tech Group
- Level 2 Group
- Night Edition
- 5th Wheel Prep
- Clearance Lamps
- LED Bed Lighting
- 5-Passenger Cloth Seating
- 9-Speaker Apline Sound
- Rubber Floor Mats
- Aux Switches
I have to add a lot more to the Big Horn to get some of the same options of the Laramie, but it still comes out cheaper, especially compared to the Level 2 for the Laramie. ($1195 and $4035 cheaper, respectively)
What am I missing? If I go with the Big Horn, what is different from the Laramie even with all of the similar options I've added to the 2?