2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn / Lone Star: Methuen Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn / Lone Star

The 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn starts at $47,280 MSRP before the $2,795 destination charge and is the trim most buyers land on. It upgrades the exterior brightwork, interior and technology over the Express and Tradesman while keeping access to the whole engine menu, including the returning 5.7L HEMI V8. Lone Star is simply the Texas-market name for the same truck at the same price. Methuen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can show you Big Horns, including Night Edition and America 250th Anniversary versions as they arrive.

Forged Blue 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Night Edition kicking up smoke on a sandy road
A 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Night Edition in Forged Blue Metallic. Photo: Ram Trucks.

The sensible middle

Every lineup has a trim that does the most good for the most people, and in the Ram 1500 family that is the Big Horn. It sits roughly at the point where adding money stops buying you capability and starts buying you comfort. Below it, the Tradesman and Express keep things simple. Above it, the Laramie brings leather and the off-road trims bring hardware. The Big Horn gives you nicer trim and technology than the entry trucks without tipping into luxury pricing, which explains why you see so many of them in school pickup lines and on the I-495 commute.

The name confuses people occasionally, so it is worth saying plainly: Big Horn and Lone Star are the same trim at the same price. Lone Star is how Ram badges it in Texas. In Massachusetts you will see Big Horn.

Engines, towing and the weather question

Standard power is the 305-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque assist. If you want more punch, Ram offers the Hurricane sixes and the 5.7L HEMI V8 across the line, and the HEMI returns for 2026 after a one-year break; ask the store which engines are available on the Big Horns in stock. Ram’s headline figure of up to 11,610 lb towing applies when a truck is properly equipped, so the engine and axle on your specific truck matter more than the badge. In Ram’s own photography a white Big Horn is shown pulling a travel trailer through snow, which is a fair preview of what New England owners do with these trucks from November to April. Four-wheel drive is the sensible order for a Methuen winter.

White 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab towing a travel trailer across snow with mountains behind
A Big Horn 4×4 Crew Cab towing a travel trailer in snow. Photo: Ram Trucks.

Special editions worth knowing about

Two special packages show up on Big Horns this year. The Night Edition, shown in Ram’s own photography in Forged Blue Metallic, gives the truck a darker, more aggressive look, and the America 250th Anniversary Edition, available in limited numbers, adds exclusive decals and badges, a choice of Molten Red, Bright White or Hydro Blue paint, a Sport Performance Hood, painted black bumpers and wheel flares, red seat belts and Denim Soul fabric seats. A Mopar spray-in bedliner rounds it out. Limited-run editions disappear quickly, so ask early.

Red, white and blue 2026 Ram 1500 America 250th Anniversary Edition pickups on a dirt trail
America 250th Anniversary Editions are offered on Big Horn, Laramie and Rebel in limited numbers. Photo: Ram Trucks.

Where it sits in the family

Compare the Big Horn with the Express if you are pinching pennies, or step up to the Laramie if leather matters. The Warlock offers a blacked-out look with standard four-wheel drive for the next tier of money.

What a Methuen buyer says

One recent buyer, Carina B., wrote about her new Ram purchase: “She was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely focused on helping me find the right truck without any pressure.” That is the tone shoppers should expect when comparing trims in person, since the best way to choose between a Big Horn and the trims around it is to sit in each one.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn?

The Big Horn starts at $47,280 MSRP, not including the $2,795 destination charge, taxes, title and registration. At Massachusetts’ 6.25% sales tax rate, a truck priced at MSRP adds about $2,955 in tax, and the pricing guide goes deeper.

Are Big Horn and Lone Star the same truck?

Yes. Lone Star is the Texas-market name for the Big Horn and carries the same price, so Massachusetts buyers shop it as the Big Horn.

What does the Big Horn add over the Express?

Expect brighter exterior trim and an upgraded interior with more technology. Because equipment varies by package, compare the window stickers of the specific trucks in stock rather than relying on a general list.

Can a Big Horn tow a travel trailer?

Many owners use it for exactly that, but the safe answer depends on the engine, axle ratio and cab and bed combination. Share the loaded weight of your trailer with the store and have them confirm the rating for the exact truck.

What is the America 250th Anniversary Edition?

It is a limited-number package for Big Horn, Laramie and Rebel with exclusive decals and badges, special paint choices, a Sport Performance Hood, black bumpers and wheel flares, red seat belts and a Mopar spray-in bedliner. On the Big Horn it includes Denim Soul fabric seats.

Is the Big Horn available in Methuen?

Browse the new Ram 1500 inventory, which also lets you filter by trim, or stop by 175 Pelham Street.

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MSRP excludes the $2,795 destination charge, taxes, title, registration and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Towing figures apply to specific configurations when properly equipped. Special editions are available in limited numbers and may change with production. Confirm current equipment and pricing with Methuen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. The customer quote is an excerpt from a public Google review of the Methuen store.