Used RAM 1500 for Sale nearHamilton, 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 $37,786 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $37,666 CAD. 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 pickup choice if you value comfort, refinement, and a more polished cabin experience.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its smooth ride, upscale interior, and strong performance. Many also highlight the roomy cabin and thoughtful packaging, including practical storage solutions and a well-designed interior.

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

The main trade-offs centre on advanced safety features that are often reserved for higher trims or packages, along with towing and payload figures that trail some rivals.

30.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its comfortable ride, strong performance, and upscale cabin feel. Across the model years, it also earns repeat praise for its roomy interior and thoughtful packaging.

• 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 choosing a well-maintained example with a clear service history and checking that major systems have been cared for properly.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 2026 models include lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring with trailer coverage, and rear cross traffic alert.
• Infotainment: Uconnect 5 infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; most models also add a 7-inch or 12-inch digital display, with a 10.25-inch passenger screen available on mid- and upper-grade models.

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, Uconnect 5, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a straightforward cabin; it suits buyers who want the most affordable path into the lineup.
• Express: Adds a blacked-out look and keeps the truck focused on value with standard six-speaker audio.
• Warlock: Adds a blacked-out grille and standard six-speaker audio, giving the truck a more distinctive appearance.
• Big Horn: A strong value pick with more style than the work-focused trims, plus a nine-speaker audio system with subwoofer on the test truck.
• Laramie: Adds leather, a smart two-tone interior option, and available Harman Kardon audio; it suits buyers who want a more upscale daily driver.
• Rebel: Adds off-road-ready character and can be paired with the Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio package.
• RHO: An off-road model with its own black grille design.
• Limited: Adds open-pore wood trim and standard Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio.
• Longhorn: Adds open-pore wood trim, standard Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio, and a more premium cabin presentation.
• Tungsten: The top luxury trim adds high-end leather surfaces, a unique chrome-and-black grille mesh pattern, standard Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning, traffic sign recognition, and the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system.

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 give you a broad mix of pricing, equipment, and availability. More listings also make it easier to compare trims and find a truck that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

Most RAM 1500 model years are down by double digits year over year, which can create attractive opportunities for used buyers. The newer models show some of the steepest drops, while the older years in the table have smaller declines.

The 2014, 2022, and 2015 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

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 2026 model is at −13.66% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −9.54%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,094 CAD. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride and a roomy, well-finished cabin that make it feel more polished than many full-size pickups.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 3.6-litre V6 with an eTorque mild hybrid system making 305 hp and 271 lb-ft, while the available 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six produces 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, and the high-output version reaches 540 hp and 521 lb-ft.
• Tech: Uconnect 5, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, and an optional full-colour head-up display headline the latest tech.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring with trailer coverage, and rear cross traffic alert.
• 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.

How does the 2022 RAM 1500 compare to the 2022 Ford F-150?

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.