Used RAM 1500 for Sale near Centralia, ON

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 $38,229 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $37,699 CAD. 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 pickup choice if you value comfort, refinement, and a cabin that feels more upscale than many rivals. 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, roomy and well-finished interior, and strong performance. Many also highlight its useful technology and everyday practicality, especially the spacious cabin and thoughtful storage solutions.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are that advanced safety features are often tied to higher trims or packages, and some buyers may want to compare powertrain choices and pricing carefully before deciding.

30.9% 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, upscale cabin, and strong overall capability as major strengths. Across the model years, feedback also repeatedly highlights its roomy interior, useful features, and polished driving character.

• 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 best managed by checking service history carefully and focusing on well-maintained examples.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, 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 brings the base 3.6-litre V6, standard four-wheel drive, Uconnect 5, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a straightforward work-truck setup. It suits buyers who want the lowest starting point and a practical configuration.
• Express: This trim adds a blacked-out grille and keeps the truck’s simple, value-focused character.
• Warlock: The Warlock adds a blacked-out grille and a more distinctive look for buyers who want a tougher appearance.
• Big Horn: Big Horn adds more style inside and a bright chrome grille, making it a strong value pick for shoppers who want a more polished feel without moving too far up the range.
• Laramie: Laramie adds leather, a smart two-tone interior option, and a bright chrome grille, making it a good fit if you want a more upscale cabin.
• Rebel: Rebel adds off-road styling and shares the black grille treatment with the RHO.
• RHO: The RHO adds off-road styling and shares the black grille treatment with the Rebel.
• Limited: Limited adds open-pore wood trim, a chrome fascia, and standard Harman Kardon audio, making it a luxury-leaning choice.
• Longhorn: Longhorn adds open-pore wood trim, a chrome fascia, and standard Harman Kardon audio, with a more premium western-inspired feel.
• Tungsten: Tungsten adds the top-end chrome-and-black grille mesh pattern, high-end leather surfaces, standard Harman Kardon audio, and the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system. It is the best fit if you want the most luxurious RAM 1500.
• Hemi V8-equipped Tradesman crew cab: This configuration is the least expensive way to get the reborn Hemi V8, though it asks for a higher price than the standard V6 setup.
• Hurricane inline-six-equipped versions: The standard-output 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six adds 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, making it the best-value powertrain choice for buyers who want more power for less money.
• High-output Hurricane versions: The high-output Hurricane adds 540 hp and 521 lb-ft for buyers who want the strongest performance in the lineup.

What RAM 1500 do most buyers choose?

The RAM 1500 years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2021.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and pricing that still sits below the newest model years. More listings also give you more choice in trims, equipment, and condition.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

Most model years in the RAM 1500 lineup are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle examples, while the smallest changes appear in the older model years listed here. That pattern suggests there are still meaningful savings to be found across much of the range.

The 2014, 2016, and 2022 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
• 2015: 8/10

Lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, 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 2020 and 2021 models both 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 −9.51% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.39%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 31.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,966 CAD. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride and a roomy, well-finished cabin that make it especially appealing for everyday driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base engine for the 2026 Ram 1500 remains a 3.6-litre V6 with 305 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, while the standard-output 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six delivers 420 hp and 469 lb-ft and the high-output version reaches 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-colour head-up display.
• Safety: The latest model adds Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning, and traffic sign recognition on the Tungsten grade, with some of those features available on other models through option packages.
• Starting price: The 2026 Ram 1500 starts at $55,790 CAD in Canada.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.