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At least for 2500 Big Horn, was curious if anyone has found differences between packages/options between 2020 and 2021? Since RAM does not have the builder up it makes it kinda hard to know when ordering exactly what's what. I've read that there are no differences but looking at the 2021 Level 2 package on the NadaGuide website (which does have 2021), it shows the 2021 Level 2 package (for 2500 Big Horn) having LED taillights (RAM website for 2020 does not show this). Anyway, just curious if there are other little differences folks have found between the various option groups. for the new year.
 
Digital rear mirror was added from what I read on another thread.
 
Wouldn't you know it!!! As soon as I post this question, RAM puts up the 2021's on their web site!!!
 
There was a recent thread pointing to an article here on the main HDRams web-site/

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Anone read the article "What Separates The 2021 Ram Heavy Duty Trim Levels?"

Anyone read this: https://www.hdrams.com/what-separates-the-2021-ram-heavy-duty-trim-levels/ ??? I did. Apparently my two Tradesman trucks (2013 and 2020) had serious upgrades to them from the dealer. Neither of mine had vinyl flooring or seats. And the upscale items listed for the Bighorn and...
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What Separates The 2021 Ram Heavy Duty Trim Levels? - HD Rams

Production of the 2021 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty models is ramping up. The new Heavy Duty pickups will soon be coming off of the assembly line at the Saltillo Assembly Plant. While we get a lot of e-mails and comments asking what separates the different models, we thought we would take a look at...
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The builder is now up and I see no differences aside from the prices going up slightly.
 
Harrjd said:
Link to builder I couldn’t find it last night
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Go to the builder and click on your model and it definately comes up. I noticed that initially didn’t show until I picked model, then build and price. Still some bugs or lack of update of site across the board, apparently.
 
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One oddity that I see with the new builder is that it won't let you get Rubber Floor Mats without Vinyl Floor Covering. What if you want the standard carpet but would like floor mats? Doesn't seem right. Wonder if this is a bug.
 
LED taillights will equip as part of the blind spot package (Safety Group?). My 2020 Big Horn Level 1 has them. According the the config, my truck went up $1,165 Window sticker MSRP to 21 Config MSRP. They must have had a price increase since mid year though because my sticker is cheaper than the 2020 config. Things like my 6.7 cost $9,100 on the sticker. $9,300 on config. $9,400 for 2021. Must be the cost increase for those new symmetrical dimple pumps :D
 
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Epsilon Plus said:
LED taillights will equip as part of the blind spot package (Safety Group?). My 2020 Big Horn Level 1 has them. According the the config, my truck went up $1,165 Window sticker MSRP to 21 Config MSRP. They must have had a price increase since mid year though because my sticker is cheaper than the 2020 config. Things like my 6.7 cost $9,100 on the sticker. $9,300 on config. $9,400 for 2021. Must be the cost increase for those new symmetrical dimple pumps :D
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Blindspot is also part of Level 2 Equip. Group. Wonder if LED taillights are included in that. NadaGuide says 'yes', Ram builder doesn't say.
 
They get included where ever blind spot monitoring ends up option or package wise. RAM doesn't make radar incandescent, only LED. I have fancy modern LED tails and poverty headlights. Will upgrade to factory LED to remedy one day.
 
The gooseneck package went up and it won't let you choose it without adding the Max tow package? Maybe another glitch?
 
Another difference I just noticed going from 2020 to 2021 for a 2500 Big Horn... With 2020, if you select the Light Mountain Brown 40/20/40 bench seating, the dash also had parts of it that were brown to match the seats. For 2021, all those brown areas in the dash are just black. Bummer. I liked the way it looked before!
 
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The gooseneck package went up and it won't let you choose it without adding the Max tow package? Maybe another glitch?
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Not seeing that.

If you select the 30K hitch, it forces max tow/dually. The SRW HO tops out at 25K GCWR. If you try to select 4.10 rear with a Cummins, it forces a selection of Hemi, Dually or max tow (hitch+dually).

One thing I noticed is the wrong wheel style is shown in the list for the Night Edition wheels, but shows correctly on the truck image.

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I drove through the lot at Dodge of Burnsville on Sunday and they left a 2021 Limited unlocked, so I sat inside. The 2021 Limited seats, felt more plush than the 19&20 Limited seats did. Anyone else agree?
 
RamGuy84 said:
I drove through the lot at Dodge of Burnsville on Sunday and they left a 2021 Limited unlocked, so I sat inside. The 2021 Limited seats, felt more plush than the 19&20 Limited seats did. Anyone else agree?
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You should have slept in it overnight to get the whole experience. LOL!
 
They have added a bed power outlet for '21. I believe it is part of Big Horn level 2 and above. Not much use for it but it's there.
 
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