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 $31,145, and its year-round low is $28,714.28. That puts you in a fairly broad pricing band depending on how new you want to go and how much equipment you want. 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 interiors, and roomy cabins. Many also 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 show up in recent expert-tested years: advanced safety features are often reserved for higher trims or packages, and some versions put more emphasis on comfort and refinement than on maximum towing or value. 32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners across the lineup generally praise the RAM 1500 for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and strong performance. Expert reviews also consistently point to the truck’s refined driving character and premium-feeling cabin as major strengths.

• 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 watching closely because some model years draw more complaints about engine, electrical, infotainment, or feature-related issues.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.4% — 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...

• Tradesman: The entry trim starts the lineup with the base V6, Uconnect 5, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a straightforward cabin; it suits buyers who want the lowest starting point in the range.
• Big Horn: This trim adds more style inside and a more polished look overall, making it a strong value pick for shoppers who want a nicer everyday truck without moving to the upper luxury grades.
• Laramie: Leather upholstery and a smarter cabin presentation make this a clear step up for buyers who want a more premium-feeling interior.
• Limited: Open-pore wood trim and standard Harman Kardon audio give this trim a luxury-oriented character for shoppers who want a more upscale truck.
• Limited Longhorn: This trim pairs open-pore wood trim with a distinctive premium cabin treatment for buyers who want a richly finished full-size pickup.
• Tungsten: High-end leather surfaces and the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system make this the top luxury choice in the lineup.
• Rebel: The black grille and off-road-focused styling make this a good fit if you want a more rugged-looking truck with a distinct personality.
• RHO: This off-road model shares the black grille treatment and is aimed at buyers who want a more aggressive, trail-ready appearance and setup.
• Warlock: With a blacked-out grille and lower-end pricing position, this trim gives you a darker, more assertive look at a more accessible point in the lineup.

What RAM 1500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 1500 years with the most listings are 2025, 2019, and 2024.

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. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more approachable used pricing.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the lineup, which is helpful if you're shopping used because it means many model years have become more affordable. The drops are steeper for several older and mid-cycle years, while a few newer years have softened less. 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 −6.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,145. 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 base engine for the 2026 Ram 1500 remains a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, while the standard-output 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six delivers 420 hp and 469 lb-ft and the high-output version produces 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.
• Starting price: The Ram 1500 starts at $44,170 for the Tradesman trim with the base Quad Cab body style and a 6'4" truck bed.

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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.