Used RAM 3500 for Sale nearNew Orleans, LA

How much does the RAM 3500 cost in today's market?

Used RAM 3500 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The RAM 3500's current nationwide average price is $50,903, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $50,190 over the past year. 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 3500 a good car?

Yes — the RAM 3500 is a strong choice if you want heavy-duty capability with a comfortable cabin and useful tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.67/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its towing strength, spacious interiors, and comfort, and many also appreciate the available Cummins diesel and practical features like RamBox storage. Across the model years, buyers also highlight the truck’s upscale feel and broad feature set.

31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 3500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the RAM 3500 for its strong performance, towing capability, and comfortable ride, while expert and overview comments also point to its serious heavy-duty strength and refined cabin in newer years. Across the model range, the truck is often described as dependable for demanding work, especially when you want capability and comfort in the same package.

• Owners rate the RAM 3500 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on higher-mileage trucks with heavy-duty use, so a careful inspection and service-history review matter.

What should I look for when buying a used RAM 3500?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.8% — 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.

What RAM 3500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 3500 years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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, cab, and equipment mix. They also pair strong availability with a healthy share of good and great deals.

What is the RAM 3500's resale value?

Most model years show negative year-over-year price movement, which is good news if you're shopping used because it creates more room to find value. The largest drops are in the double digits for some years, while a few years have moved down only slightly. The 2017, 2014, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Should I buy a used RAM 3500 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −9.61% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.28%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $55,389.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the newest version, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.