How much does the RAM 1500 cost in today's market?

Used RAM 1500 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The RAM 1500's current nationwide average price is $31,178, and its year-round low is $28,711.68. That puts recent-model pricing in a fairly broad band, with newer trucks commanding the highest averages and older trucks opening up lower entry points. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the RAM 1500 a good car?

Yes — the RAM 1500 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, anchored by an all-generations user rating of 4.65/5.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.65/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its smooth ride, upscale interior, and strong performance. They also frequently highlight the spacious cabin, thoughtful storage, and advanced technology as standout strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are advanced safety features that are not standard on every model, plus pricing that climbs quickly as you move up the lineup.

31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its comfortable ride, strong performance, and well-finished interior. Expert feedback also repeatedly points to the truck’s upscale cabin and broad capability as core strengths.

• Owners rate the RAM 1500 between 3.85 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully and focusing on trucks with clean records and consistent maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage and rear cross traffic alert
• Infotainment: Ram’s Uconnect 5 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Which RAM 1500 trim should I buy?

The 2026 RAM 1500 offers...

• Tradesman: The entry trim starts with the base V6, Uconnect 5, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and standard safety tech including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage and rear cross traffic alert.
• Big Horn: This trim adds more visual polish inside and out, making it a strong value choice if you want a more finished look without moving deep into the lineup.
• Laramie: Leather upholstery and a more upscale cabin give this trim a clear comfort upgrade, and it suits you well if you want a more premium daily driver.
• Limited: Open-pore wood trim and standard Harman Kardon audio make this a luxury-leaning choice with a high-end cabin feel.
• Limited Longhorn: This trim pairs premium interior materials with a distinctive upscale presentation for buyers who want a more traditional luxury-truck character.
• Rebel: The Rebel brings off-road-focused styling and hardware, along with a black grille that sets it apart from the rest of the lineup.
• RHO: This off-road model adds its own black grille treatment and is aimed at buyers who want a more rugged, adventure-ready setup.
• Tungsten: The top trim adds the most luxurious cabin treatment, a 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system, and standard Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning and traffic sign recognition.

What RAM 1500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 1500 years with the most listings are 2019, 2025, and 2018.

Higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they usually offer a wider mix of trims, prices, and equipment. That gives you more chances to find the right combination of value, features, and condition.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more truck for the money. The declines are fairly consistent across the lineup, with only a few years showing smaller drops than the rest. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful value in many recent model years rather than having to focus on just one.

The 2023, 2021, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the RAM 1500 safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 8/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 6/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 8/10

Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage and rear cross traffic alert come standard in all 2026 Ram 1500 trucks.

For the safest used buy, the 2016, 2020 and 2021 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used RAM 1500 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.27% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2019 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,004. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride, a spacious cabin, and a well-finished interior that make it appealing across generations.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, while the Hurricane inline-six brings 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, with a high-output version at 540 hp and 521 lb-ft.
• Tech: Ram’s Uconnect 5 infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, and a wireless charging pad.
• Safety: The latest model adds Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning and traffic sign recognition on the Tungsten grade.
• Starting price: $44,170

If you're buying used today, the 2019 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 14, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.