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 $51,822, and its year-round low is $50,192.13. That puts you in a market where prices vary meaningfully by model year, with newer trucks commanding the highest averages and older trucks sitting at lower entry points. 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.67/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise its towing strength, powerful diesel performance, spacious cabins, and upscale features that make it feel more refined than a typical heavy-duty truck. Many also highlight its comfort on long drives and its ability to handle demanding work with confidence. 25.6% 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 ability, and comfortable cabin, and expert writeups echo that it combines serious capability with a more refined, tech-rich interior in later years. Across the model range, buyers also tend to value the truck’s diesel power and heavy-duty hardware for demanding use.

• 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 best managed by checking service history closely, especially on higher-mileage trucks and diesel-equipped examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.2% — 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.

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, more trim and configuration choices, and a stronger chance of finding a truck that fits your budget and equipment needs.

What is the RAM 3500's resale value?

The table shows broad price declines across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Several model years have seen sizable drops, including one double-digit decline, while a few older years have moved down more gradually. The smallest changes are concentrated in the older model years, which have held their value best. 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 −6.17% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.22%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 27.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,876.

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.