WHAT YOU CAN BUY: TRUCKS FOR UNDER $50,000

Starting at $41,920, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E is a fully-equipped full-size truck with a 24-valve SOHC i-Vtec engine that puts out 262 lb-ft. of torque and 280 horsepower. It also has a 6-speed automatic transmission. The RTL-E is one of six different Ridgeline editions. Other Ridgeline models include the RT, the Sport, the RTL, the RTL-T and the Black Edition. The RTL-E has leather-trimmed interiors, including a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel; power adjustable seats for the driver and front passenger (10 ways and 4 ways respectively; and a rear seat that has a 60⁄40 split, along with under seat storage. Push button start, cruise control, illuminated steering wheel mounted controls, and two 12-volt power outlets are among the standard equipment. An automatic dimming rear view mirror, and illuminated beverage holders in the front are other standard features.

Starting at $33,645, the 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 is available in six different trims: the Tradesman, the SLT, the Big Horn, the Laramie, the Laramie Longhorn, and the Limited. The Tradesman is available in 4x2 or 4x4 configurations, with three cab and box configurations: regular cab with 8 foot box, crew cab with 6 foot 4 inch box or crew cab with 8 foot box. It is equipped with a 3.5-inch driver information digital cluster display, 40⁄20⁄40 split bench seats in the front, ParkView rear back up camera, and a choice of two engines: the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 engine, or the Heavy Duty 6.4L HEMI V8 Engine. Drivers can also choose from three transmission options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic; or AISIN 6-speed automatic transmission, depending on which engine one chooses.