Compare the choices
4500 versus 3500 or 5500: price the completed truck
The right comparison includes chassis, body, installation and operational equipment. A low chassis price is not the price of a ready-to-work vehicle.
| Choice | What changes | How to decide |
|---|---|---|
| 3500 chassis alternative | Compare when its completed configuration meets the body and load requirements. | Do not buy extra chassis capability unless the job, planned growth or equipment warrants it. |
| 4500 build | Start with the proposed body, tools, passengers and material load. | Check completed weight, axle distribution, dimensions and the required equipment compatibility. |
| 5500 alternative | Compare the specific higher-capacity configuration if the proposed 4500 build is limiting. | Confirm the exact limiting rating; moving up does not eliminate mounting or weight-distribution work. |
| Gas versus diesel / PTO | RAM offers gas and diesel chassis-cab choices with available PTO configurations. | Use operating hours, route, equipment needs and quoted maintenance costs to make the decision. |
2026 RAM chassis-cab manufacturer information. Specifications and PTO compatibility depend on the selected configuration. Factory references reviewed October 21, 2026. Buying recommendations are Bonham’s interpretation of those facts, not a manufacturer guarantee.
Request a side-by-side vehicle quoteCompare complete bids—not just chassis prices
- Give each bidder the same body specification, tool list, crew size and working load so the proposals describe the same job.
- Have the upfitter identify any limiting axle, dimensional or equipment requirement before changing chassis class.
- Request an itemized body-and-chassis proposal with installation, required equipment and the expected ready-for-work handoff.
Plan follow-up maintenance with the relevant Bonham service team. Confirm specifications and equipment for the exact VIN or accepted order; do not carry 2026 figures into a 2027 comparison without verification.
Plan the purchase
Get the comparison in writing
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Identify the vehicles
Send the stock numbers or VINs, must-have equipment and registration ZIP code. Ask us to confirm availability and where the selected vehicle can be viewed.
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Compare the complete figures
Request selling price, eligible incentives, taxes, title, registration, the $225 documentary fee and any optional products you select as separate items. Keep trade allowance and payoff visible.
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Free delivery within 300 miles of Bonham
Buy from Bonham Chrysler and have your vehicle delivered to your door at no delivery charge within 300 miles of Bonham. McKinney-area shoppers can compare vehicles and request an itemized quote before making the trip. Confirm the delivery address, selected vehicle, purchase paperwork and handoff schedule with our team. Delivery beyond 300 miles is available by quote.
Review vehicle delivery and factory-order options. Available vehicles, ordering combinations and incentive eligibility change. A quote should identify the actual vehicle or order and applicable terms.
One dealership location
Plan the visit from McKinney
From McKinney, the US 75 connection toward Melissa and SH 121 northeast toward Trenton and Bonham is a practical planning corridor. Use current navigation for your exact starting point and the final approach to 2122 N Center St, Bonham, TX 75418. Allow for traffic and construction; we do not promise a fixed drive time.
Confirm the selected vehicle, appointment and viewing arrangements first. Bring the people, measurements or load information that will make the comparison useful.
Questions about RAM 4500 Chassis Cab
Can we select a 4500 before choosing the body?
A preliminary shortlist is possible, but the final chassis choice should be checked against the proposed body, equipment and loaded operating requirements.
What should decide whether I need a 4500 or 5500 chassis cab?
The proposed completed body, equipment, operating load and axle distribution. Ask the upfitter to identify the limiting factor and compare specific configurations rather than choosing solely by model number.
What should a commercial build quote identify?
Separate chassis, body, installation and equipment costs, and clarify the completion schedule and service responsibilities. A chassis-only price cannot establish the total cost of the working vehicle.
Is Bonham Chrysler located in McKinney?
No. Sales and service take place at 2122 N Center St, Bonham, Texas. Confirm the appointment and viewing arrangements before traveling.
Does this model guide guarantee current stock?
No. Inventory changes. Confirm the selected vehicle and location before leaving McKinney.
Compare the alternatives: RAM 3500 Chassis Cab · RAM 5500 Chassis Cab
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Editorial review: October 21, 2026. Vehicle equipment, inventory, offers and appointment availability can change. Confirm the details for your vehicle and visit.