Used RAM 1500 for Sale near Houghton Lake, MI

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 $30,673, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,666. 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 is a strong used-truck pick if you want comfort, refinement, and a cabin that feels especially roomy. The all-generations owner rating is 4.65/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the smooth ride, upscale interior, and powerful performance. Many also highlight the truck's spacious cabin, strong towing capability, and polished design.

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

The trade-offs to keep in mind are that advanced safety features are often reserved for higher trims or packages, and some recent versions put a premium on price. Some shoppers may also want to pay close attention to tech usability and fuel economy depending on the model year.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the RAM 1500's comfortable ride, strong performance, and upscale cabin as core strengths. Across the lineup, buyers also tend to value its roomy interior and broad range of configurations.

• 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 well-maintained examples with clean records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.5% — 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 these trims:

• Tradesman: The entry trim starts with the base V6, cloth seats, and a straightforward cabin layout; it suits you if you want the lowest starting point in the lineup.
• Express: This trim adds a blacked-out grille and keeps the focus on a clean, value-oriented setup.
• Warlock: This version adds a blacked-out grille and a more distinctive look, while staying near the lower end of the pricing spectrum.
• Big Horn: This trim adds more style inside, including etched trim, and it stands out as a strong value pick for shoppers who want a nicer-feeling cabin.
• Laramie: This trim adds leather, a smart two-tone interior option, and available premium audio, making it a good fit if you want a more upscale daily driver.
• Rebel: This trim adds off-road-ready styling and can be paired with premium audio, giving you a more adventurous setup.
• RHO: This off-road model adds a black grille shaped differently from other Ram 1500 models and is part of the truck’s off-road-focused lineup.
• Limited: This trim adds open-pore wood trim, standard premium audio, and a more luxurious interior feel.
• Limited Longhorn: This trim adds open-pore wood trim and a distinctive upscale cabin treatment.
• Tungsten: This top trim adds high-end leather surfaces, a unique grille mesh pattern, standard premium audio, and the most luxurious cabin in the lineup.

What RAM 1500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 1500 years with the most listings are 2019, 2018, and 2020.

These high-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also sit in a sweet spot where you can often balance newer features with broader availability.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in several older and newer model years, while a few years are falling more slowly and therefore retaining more of their value. The 2023, 2014, and 2021 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 −7.72% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2019 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,506. The RAM 1500 offers a roomy cabin, a smooth ride, and a refined driving feel that make it especially appealing as an everyday truck.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 3.6-liter V6 with eTorque at 305 hp and 271 lb-ft, while the Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six delivers 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, and the high-output version reaches 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 an optional full-color head-up display.
• Safety: The latest model adds Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning, and traffic sign recognition on the Tungsten grade.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2022 RAM 1500 Trims

The 2022 RAM 1500 offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to fully loaded models, all featuring a robust V6 engine.

• Starting at $16,995
• Best MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Most Popular: Classic Tradesman RWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

Classic Tradesman RWD — "Who It's For"

The Classic Tradesman RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a reliable truck without paying for extra features. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $16,995 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 807 listings
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Classic Express RWD — "Who It's For"

The Classic Express RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a solid truck with essential features without the higher price tag of luxury trims.

• Avg. market price: $36,082 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 46 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Classic SLT RWD — "Who It's For"

The Classic SLT RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded truck with advanced technology and comfort features without going for the highest-end models.

• Avg. market price: $36,082 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 367 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Classic Tradesman RWD

With 807 active listings, the Classic Tradesman RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Classic Tradesman RWD

At $16,995 avg market price — below the lineup median of $36,082 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — Classic Tradesman RWD

The Classic Tradesman RWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 17/25 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 12, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.