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 $31,026, and its year-round low is $28,702.56. That puts the model in a broad price band that shifts meaningfully by year, trim, and equipment. 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, and its appeal is built around comfort, refinement, and everyday usability. 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 roomy cabin. Reviewers also frequently highlight its strong performance and useful technology, which helps explain why it remains such a popular full-size pickup.

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

The main trade-offs center on advanced safety features and some powertrain choices, especially in recent years where the truck’s strongest equipment is often tied to higher trims or option packages. 28.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners generally praise the RAM 1500 for its comfortable ride, upscale cabin, and strong performance, and expert commentary repeatedly points to the truck’s refined driving character and broad capability. Across the years, that combination makes it feel more polished than many full-size pickups.

• 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 worth weighing carefully because some model years draw more complaints about engine, electrical, infotainment, or rust-related issues than others.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78% — 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: Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, and rear cross traffic alert
• Infotainment: 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 the lineup with the base V6, a straightforward cabin, and the lowest starting price; it suits buyers who want a work-focused truck with the essentials.
• Big Horn: This trim adds more style inside, including etched trim, and sits in the heart of the lineup as a strong value choice.
• Laramie: Leather upholstery and a more upscale cabin make this a good fit if you want a more premium daily driver.
• Rebel: This trim brings an off-road-ready setup and pairs it with a black grille and available premium audio.
• Warlock: This lower-priced trim wears a blacked-out grille and gives you a distinctive appearance.
• Limited: Open-pore wood trim and standard Harman Kardon audio give this trim a luxury-leaning feel.
• Limited Longhorn: This trim adds open-pore wood trim and a unique chrome fascia for a more upscale presentation.
• Tungsten: The top trim adds high-end leather surfaces, a unique grille mesh pattern, and the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system.

What RAM 1500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 1500 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Those high-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wide selection of trims, prices, and equipment levels. They also make it easier to compare listings and find the right mix of features and value.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The smaller declines on some years suggest a few versions are retaining value better than others, while the larger drops create more room for buyers to find a deal. The 2023, 2021, 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 2025 model is at −7.06% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.24%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $44,789. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride, a roomy cabin, and a refined, upscale feel that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 hp and 271 lb-ft, a 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six with 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, and a high-output version with 540 hp and 521 lb-ft.
• Tech: Uconnect 5, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, and a full-color head-up display.
• Safety: Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning, and traffic sign recognition.
• Starting price: $44,170

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.