Used RAM 1500 for Sale nearNorth Wilkesboro, NC

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 $30,828, and its year-round low is $28,670.13. That puts the model's current pricing in a fairly tight band around its low point, which can help you gauge whether a listing is near the lower end of recent pricing. 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 choice if you want comfort, refinement, and a premium-feeling cabin. 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. Across the years, shoppers also tend to value its strong performance, useful technology, and everyday versatility as a work truck, family hauler, or more polished daily driver.

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

The main trade-offs show up in safety equipment availability on some years, along with towing ratings that tend to trail some rivals and occasional concerns around fuel economy or tech behavior.

31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its comfortable ride, upscale interior, and strong performance. Expert reviews also repeatedly highlight the truck’s refinement, roomy cabin, and broad usefulness across trims and 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 worth weighing carefully because some model years draw more complaints about engine, electrical, infotainment, or feature-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 77.6% — 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 these trims:

• Tradesman: The entry trim starts the lineup with the base V6, cloth seats, and a straightforward cabin; it’s the value-focused starting point.
• Big Horn: This trim adds more style inside, with etched trim that gives the cabin a more finished feel.
• Laramie: Leather upholstery and a smart two-tone interior make this a strong step up if you want a more upscale daily driver.
• Limited: Open-pore wood trim and premium interior materials give this trim a luxury-leaning character.
• Limited Longhorn: This trim adds open-pore wood trim and a distinctive upscale cabin presentation.
• Tungsten: The top trim brings high-end leather surfaces, the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system, and the most premium interior treatment in the lineup.

What RAM 1500 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-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 combination. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible pricing.

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 largest drops are concentrated in several older and newer years alike, while a few years have declined more modestly. That pattern suggests there are opportunities across the lineup, especially if you’re flexible on model year and trim.

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 −7.64% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2019 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,671. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride, a roomy cabin, and a refined overall character that make it appealing well beyond any single model year.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 hp and 271 lb-ft, a 5.7-liter V8 with 395 hp and 410 lb-ft, and a 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six with 420 hp and 469 lb-ft.
• Tech: Ram’s Uconnect 5 infotainment system comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an optional 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 base MSRP or starting price with a specific dollar amount, from latest_expert_data.look_and_feel then latest_expert_data.cost_effectiveness — bold the dollar amount. Omit this bullet if no starting price is present.

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 September 4, 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 $17,195
• 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: $17,195 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 782 listings
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Classic Express RWD — "Who It's For"

The Classic Express RWD is the choice for buyers seeking a balance of features and price without going fully loaded. Its availability is more limited.

• Avg. market price: $25,643 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 54 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Classic SLT RWD — "Who It's For"

The Classic SLT RWD is ideal for those wanting a fully loaded truck with advanced features and comfort. It offers a premium experience at a higher price.

• Avg. market price: $36,236 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 346 listings
• View Classic SLT RWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Classic Tradesman RWD

With 782 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 $17,195 avg market price — below the lineup median of $25,643 — 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 with 17/25 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.