And then there were two. Toyota shocked the market when it tossed the Tundra’s naturally aspirated V8 for a turbocharged V6 in 2022. Then Ram swapped its 1500’s HEMI V8 for a turbo I6 for the 2025 model year. Nissan threw in the towel, canceling the Titan completely at the end of 2024. So if you want a half-ton truck with a V8 engine in 2025, you can choose between Ford’s F-150 or General Motors’ Silverado/Sierra 1500.
How much is a V8 Silverado 1500 in 2025?
Chevrolet advertises its 2025 Silverado 1500 WT MSRP as $37,000 even. But that’s the price of a regular cab, standard bed (79.4 inches). And you can’t configure it with a V8. Step up to the long bed (98.18 inches), and you can get a 2WD with the 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 for $41,385.
Chevy’s advertised price includes the destination freight charge. It does not include tax, registration fees, or any hidden fees your dealer may tack on.
Prefer a GMC Sierra? Those trucks tend to be between $1,000 and $2,000 more than comparable Silverado trims. So it makes sense that GMC advertises the Sierra 1500’s MSRP at $1,300 more than the Silverado 1500: $38,300.
How much is a V8 Ford F-150 in 2025?
Ford advertises its 2025 F-150 XL’s MSRP at $38,810. That truck has the 8.5-foot bed and a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. Add a 5.0-liter Coyote V8, and it bumps to $41,985. But there’s another option. Configure the same truck with a 6.5-foot bed, and your only available engine is the V8. You’ll pay $41,005.
Ford is also including its destination charge ($2,195) in these net price estimates. But again, that doesn’t include federal or local sales tax, registration, and other dealership fees.
The cheapest V8 Ram truck
So can you get any Ram with a V8 in 2025? Yes. While the 1500 only offers a naturally aspirated V6 and turbo I6, the Ram 2500’s base engine is still the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. With so many heavy-duty Ram fans opting for the Cummins I6, the Ram 2500 V8 is becoming a hidden bargain.
A 2WD Ram 2500 Tradesman with a regular cab and 8-foot box has an MSRP of $45,565. But Ram’s destination charge is $2,095. So even with the current $1,000 in incentives, the truck’s estimated net price is $46,660. You can check out Edmund’s latest half-ton truck showdown in the video embedded below:
