How much does the 2022 RAM 1500 cost?

Prices have softened 5.17% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 9,670 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $33,486.25, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2022 RAM 1500 a good car?

Yes — the 2022 RAM 1500 earns a 4.78/5 user rating and a 7.67/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Look and feel at 10/10.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, luxurious ride, beautiful interior, and thoughtful features. The truck also gets strong marks for performance and value for money, with many reviewers highlighting how well it works both on the road and off.

The main trade-offs are the missing standard advanced safety features and the expensive diesel engine option. In practical terms, this is a strong fit if you want a full-size truck that feels upscale and comfortable rather than purely utilitarian.

The market also looks healthy, with 33.2% of listings priced as good or great deals.

Is the 2022 RAM 1500 reliable?

Owners rate it 4.78/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Reviewers describe it as reliable, dependable, and a truck they can count on over the long term, especially because it delivers a comfortable, trouble-free ownership experience for many buyers. The expert evaluation also emphasizes its refined driving character and strong all-around execution, which supports the sense that it is built to be lived with every day.

The EcoDiesel setup adds efficiency and capability, but its higher upfront cost means long-term ownership value depends on how much you actually use the diesel advantages. For used buyers, the biggest risk is paying extra for a powertrain or trim you may not fully need.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 RAM 1500?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 83.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a history report on any truck you’re considering, even if the listing looks clean. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that checks the brakes, suspension, electronics, and any added equipment. Focus on overall condition, because higher-trim trucks can carry more complex features that are expensive to sort out later.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lower trims are more basic, while higher trims add more comfort, tech, and safety equipment. The base setup leaves out some of the advanced driver-assistance features that appear on better-equipped versions.
• Powertrain: You get a standard 3.6-liter V6 with eTorque, an available 5.7-liter V8 with or without eTorque, and an EcoDiesel turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V6. The diesel delivers strong torque and good efficiency, but it costs more up front.
• Safety package: Lower trims include lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, and rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims can add automatic high beams, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a head-up display, surround-view camera, rain-sensing wipers, and parking assistance.
• Infotainment: Big Horn and above get Uconnect 5, with an 8.4-inch or 12-inch touchscreen depending on trim. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, along with Alexa Built-in and connected services.
• Fuel efficiency: The EcoDiesel is rated at 24 mpg combined, and the test truck averaged 24.8 mpg in real-world testing.

Which 2022 RAM 1500 trim should I buy?

The 2022 RAM 1500 is offered in 7 trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn, Limited, TRX, and several other trims explicitly referenced in the model-year content.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: Tradesman is the most stripped-down choice, and it’s the one most likely to leave you wanting more standard safety and comfort equipment.
• Sweet-spot trim: Big Horn is the best value starting point because it brings Uconnect 5 and a more modern feature set without jumping all the way to luxury pricing.
• Premium/top trim: Limited is the best pick if you want the most upscale cabin, the strongest luxury feel, and the richest tech and comfort content.
• Off-road trim: TRX is the performance outlier, but it’s not the best fit if you want a normal daily-driver truck.

The safety-package trims matter here: if you want the fuller driver-assistance suite, look for the Advanced Safety Group or Rebel Safety Group.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 RAM 1500?

This is a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without expecting a fire sale.

• Deal availability: 33.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 9,670 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.17% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 83.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $33,486.25, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 RAM 1500's resale value?

The current average of $34,399 sits slightly below last year's $36,273.

That softer pricing can help you buy in at a more favorable point, but it also means future resale gains may be more limited if the market stays soft. If you plan to sell later, buying well matters more than usual, because your exit price will likely depend on how carefully you shop now.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.78/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 RAM 1500 safe?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Ram 1500 a Top Safety Pick rating when equipped with all of its driver aids, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it a five-star overall rating, with dual four-star frontal-impact ratings for the driver and front passenger.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

Lower trims include lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, and rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims can add automatic high beams, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a head-up display, surround-view camera, rain-sensing wipers, and parking assistance.

One caveat is that the rear automatic braking system can be overly sensitive in some driveways, and the lane-keep assist can feel too assertive in normal driving. That means you should pay close attention to how the truck’s driver-assistance systems behave during your test drive.

Should I buy a 2022 RAM 1500 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 33.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 83.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.17% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.78/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It adds Uconnect 5 and a cleaner, more modern feature set.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $31,496, the 2021 costs less than the current year's $34,399 average.
• It offers a strong ride and a high-end cabin.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $38,121, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $34,399 average.
• It builds on the same formula with more luxury and utility.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, comfort, and modern tech, the 2022 is the smart default. If your budget is tighter, the 2021 is the value play. If you want to spend more for a newer-feeling truck and don’t mind the higher price, the 2023 is worth a look.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.