New RAM 1500 for Sale nearFairfield, IA

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 $29,949, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,609. 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 a premium-feeling cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the smooth ride, upscale interiors, and strong performance. They also frequently highlight the roomy cabin, useful technology, and capable towing as recurring strengths.

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

The main tradeoffs center on safety equipment and some tech and value concerns on recent years, even as the truck continues to stand out for ride quality and interior polish.

31.1% 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, strong performance, and upscale cabin as major strengths. Across the model years, the truck also earns praise for its roomy interior and broad feature content.

• 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 best managed by checking service history closely and focusing on well-maintained examples with clean records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.8% — 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.

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 uses a 3.6-liter V6 with eTorque, a basic interior, and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; it suits buyers who want the lowest starting point.
• Big Horn: This trim adds more style inside, chrome exterior trim, and a stronger everyday feel; it stands out as the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Laramie: You get leather, a more upscale cabin, and available premium audio, making it a strong pick if you want a more luxurious truck.
• Rebel: This trim adds off-road-focused styling and hardware, plus available Harman Kardon audio, for buyers who want a rugged personality.
• Limited: Open-pore wood trim and standard premium audio give this trim a luxury-first feel.
• Limited Longhorn: This version adds open-pore wood trim and a distinctive upscale look with chrome detailing.
• Tungsten: The top trim brings high-end leather surfaces, a unique grille, and the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system.
• Express: This trim wears a blacked-out grille and sits on the lower end of the lineup.
• Warlock: This trim adds a blacked-out grille and a tougher visual theme.
• RHO: This off-road model shares a black grille shaped differently from other Ram 1500 models.

What RAM 1500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 1500 years with the most listings are 2020, 2021, and 2019.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of price, availability, and newer features. They also give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim and condition.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest models are declining more slowly. That gives you a wider range of value opportunities depending on how new you want to go.

The 2023, 2024, and 2026 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 −6.37% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −8.59%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,473. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride, a roomy cabin, and a refined, upscale feel that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 RAM 1500 offers a 3.6-liter V6 with eTorque at 305 hp and 271 lb-ft, a 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six at 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, and a high-output version at 540 hp and 521 lb-ft.
• Tech: Ram’s Uconnect 5 infotainment system comes with 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.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 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 average used price and a more comfortable, refined driving character, while the Ford F-150 posts a slightly higher accident-free share and a bit more city fuel economy. Both trucks offer similar deal shares and strong listing counts, so your choice may come down to whether you value the RAM’s upscale feel or the Ford’s slightly stronger safety and efficiency numbers.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 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 $16,670
• 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: $16,670 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 860 listings
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Classic Express RWD — "Who It's For"

The Classic Express RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a standard truck with added comfort features without stepping up to a higher price point.

• Avg. market price: $35,283 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 47 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Classic SLT RWD — "Who It's For"

The Classic SLT RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded truck with premium features without going for the highest trim level.

• Avg. market price: $35,283 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 348 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Classic Tradesman RWD

With 860 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 $16,670 avg market price — below the lineup median of $35,283 — 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.