Used RAM 1500 for Sale nearLas Vegas, NV

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 $29,695, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,598. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 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 choice if you want comfort, refinement, and capability in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its smooth ride, upscale interior, and roomy cabin. They also frequently highlight its strong performance and useful technology, along with the truck’s polished, comfortable driving feel.

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

The main tradeoffs center on safety equipment and value at the top of the lineup. Recent expert reviews also point to advanced safety features being reserved for higher trims, and some versions carrying a steep price for the equipment they bring.

34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the RAM 1500 as comfortable, refined, and well equipped, and expert reviews reinforce its strong ride quality and upscale cabin character. Across the lineup, you also see repeated praise for its smooth driving experience, spacious interior, and strong powertrain choices.

• Owners rate the RAM 1500 between 3.9 and 5 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 closely, especially on older trucks where owner feedback points to engine and tech concerns.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.7% — 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 brings cloth seats, lots of plastic trim, a blacked-out grille, and the base 3.6-liter V6 with eTorque; it suits buyers who want the most straightforward starting point.
• Express: This trim adds a blacked-out grille and sits among the lower-priced models.
• Warlock: This trim adds a blacked-out grille and a six-speaker audio system.
• Big Horn: This trim adds more style inside, a chrome grille, and a nine-speaker audio system with a subwoofer; it looks like a strong value pick for shoppers who want a nicer everyday truck.
• Laramie: This trim adds leather, a bright chrome grille, available Bison Brown/Sea Salt Gray two-tone interior color, and available Harman Kardon audio.
• Rebel: This trim adds off-road styling, a black grille, and available Harman Kardon audio.
• Limited: This trim adds open-pore wood trim, standard Harman Kardon audio, and premium interior materials.
• Limited Longhorn: This trim adds open-pore wood trim, a unique chrome fascia, and standard Harman Kardon audio.
• Tungsten: This trim adds high-end leather surfaces, a chrome-and-black grille mesh pattern, standard traffic sign recognition, and the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system; it is the top luxury choice.
• RHO: This off-road model adds a black grille shaped differently from other Ram 1500 models.

What RAM 1500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 1500 years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2021.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of availability, pricing, and equipment choices. They also sit in the sweet spot where you can find newer features without paying the newest-model premium.

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 biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest declines are clustered among the more recent models. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful savings across much of the lineup, especially if you’re open to a slightly older truck.

The 2024, 2023, and 2014 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 2026 model is at −17.69% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −8.66%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,231. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride and a roomy cabin that make it especially easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 3.6-liter V6 with eTorque and 305 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, while the reborn Hemi brings 395 hp and 410 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.
• Starting price: The Ram 1500 starts at $44,170.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 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.

How does the 2024 RAM 1500 compare to the 2024 Ford F-150?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2022 RAM 1500 Trims in Las Vegas, NV

The 2022 RAM 1500 offers a blend of value and features, making it a strong contender for truck shoppers.

• Starting at $38,996
• Best MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Most Popular: Classic Tradesman RWD

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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: $38,996 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 76 listings
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Classic SLT RWD — "Who It's For"

The Classic SLT RWD is the choice for buyers seeking a fully loaded truck with advanced technology and comfort features.

• Avg. market price: $38,996 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 20 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Classic Tradesman RWD

With 76 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 $38,996 avg market price — below the lineup median of $38,996 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.