Used RAM 1500 for Sale nearSanta Barbara, CA

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 $29,767, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,597. 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 everyday usability in a full-size pickup. 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 interiors, and spacious cabins. They also frequently highlight its strong performance, practical storage solutions, and well-designed technology as standout strengths.

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

The main tradeoffs center on advanced safety features that are often reserved for higher trims, along with towing and payload figures that trail some rivals. Some recent model years also draw comments about price and touchscreen behavior, so it pays to compare equipment carefully.

35.0% 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, premium-feeling cabin, and strong overall driving experience. Across the lineup, shoppers also tend to value its roomy interior, useful storage, and broad range of 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 worth weighing carefully on older trucks, especially if you want the most confidence from a higher-mileage example.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.2% — 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 come standard in all 2026 Ram 1500 trucks.
• Infotainment: Ram’s Uconnect 5 infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a central touchscreen and available driver and passenger displays.

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 a six-speaker audio system; it suits buyers who want a straightforward work-focused truck.
• Express: This trim wears a blacked-out grille and sits near the lower end of the pricing spectrum.
• Warlock: This trim wears a blacked-out grille and a six-speaker audio system, giving it a more distinctive look in the lower-priced part of the lineup.
• Big Horn: This trim adds etched interior trim, a bright chrome grille, and a nine-speaker audio system with a subwoofer, making it the best-value pick for many shoppers.
• Laramie: This trim adds leather, a bright chrome grille, available Bison Brown/Sea Salt Gray two-tone interior color, and access to the Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio package.
• Rebel: This trim adds a black grille shaped differently from other Ram 1500 models and can be paired with the Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio package.
• Limited: This trim adds open-pore wood trim, a unique chrome fascia, and standard Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio.
• Limited Longhorn: This trim adds open-pore wood trim, a unique chrome fascia, and standard Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio.
• Tungsten: This trim adds high-end leather surfaces, a chrome-and-black grille mesh pattern, a 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system, and standard advanced safety features including Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning, and traffic sign recognition.
• RHO: This off-road model shares a black grille shaped differently than in 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 model years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible used pricing.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

Most RAM 1500 model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The steepest drops are concentrated in some newer and older years, while the smallest declines are clustered near the top of the range. That pattern suggests you can often find meaningful savings without giving up the truck’s core strengths.

The 2024, 2023, and 2015 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 −12.49% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −8.47%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,352. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride, a roomy cabin, and a refined, upscale 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 and 305 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, while the Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six delivers 420 hp and 469 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest model includes Uconnect 5, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an available 10.25-inch passenger screen.
• Safety: The latest model adds Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning, and traffic sign recognition on the Tungsten grade.
• Starting price: The latest model 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 2019 RAM 1500 compare to the 2019 Ford F-150?

Our experts score the 2019 RAM 1500 8.8/10 and the 2019 Ford F-150 8.2/10. The RAM 1500 brings a lower starting MSRP and a lower average used price, while the F-150 offers slightly better city MPG and more listings. The RAM also has the stronger good-and-great deal share, while the F-150 shows a higher accident-free share.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 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 $16,519
• 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: $16,519 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 880 listings
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Classic Express RWD — "Who It's For"

The Classic Express RWD is the choice for buyers seeking a well-equipped truck at a reasonable price without going for the top-tier options.

• Avg. market price: $27,998 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 41 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 who desire a fully loaded truck with advanced features and a touch of luxury without stepping up to the highest trim.

• Avg. market price: $35,095 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 345 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Classic Tradesman RWD

With 880 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 $16,519 avg market price — below the lineup median of $27,998 — 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 October 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.