Used RAM 1500 for Sale nearPenticton, BC

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 $38,105 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $37,700 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, cabin quality, and a refined driving experience.

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, upscale interiors, and strong performance. Spacious cabins and thoughtful features also come up often, along with the truck’s comfortable, well-finished feel.

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

The main trade-offs are that advanced safety features are not standard on every version, and some recent models draw comments about price and touchscreen usability.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its comfortable ride, roomy cabin, and strong performance. Expert commentary also points to the truck’s refined driving character, quality interior materials, and practical everyday usability.

• 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 paying close attention to engine, electronics, and rust-related concerns.

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 come standard in all 2026 Ram 1500 trucks.
• Infotainment: Ram’s Uconnect 5 infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a 7-inch or 12-inch digital display in most Ram 1500 trucks.

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, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and standard safety equipment; it suits buyers who want a work-focused truck with the essentials.
• Express: This trim adds a blacked-out look and keeps the practical, value-oriented character.
• Warlock: This version adds a blacked-out grille and a more distinctive appearance, making it a good fit if you want style with everyday utility.
• Big Horn: A strong value pick, it adds more visual polish and a more upscale feel than the lower trims.
• Laramie: This trim adds leather, a smart two-tone interior option, and available premium audio, making it a good choice if you want a more premium cabin.
• Rebel: The Rebel adds off-road styling and hardware, plus premium audio availability, for buyers who want a more adventurous look and capability.
• RHO: This off-road model adds a black grille with a unique shape and is aimed at buyers who want a more rugged, performance-oriented truck.
• Limited: This trim adds open-pore wood trim and standard premium audio, giving it a luxury-leaning cabin.
• Longhorn: The Longhorn adds open-pore wood trim and standard premium audio, with a more upscale, western-inspired presentation.
• Tungsten: The top trim adds the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system, unique grille detailing, and high-end leather surfaces; it suits buyers who want the most luxurious RAM 1500.
• Hemi V8-equipped Tradesman: This configuration adds the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 and suits buyers who want the characterful V8 experience in a lower-priced truck.
• Hemi V8-equipped Crew Cab Tradesman: This version adds the Hemi V8 with the larger Crew Cab body and a 5'7" bed.
• Hurricane inline-six-equipped versions: These add the 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six with stronger output and better fuel economy than the Hemi.
• High Output Hurricane-equipped versions: These add the 540 hp high-output inline-six for buyers who want the most power 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 broad mix of features, pricing, and availability. They also give you more choice across trims and configurations, which makes it easier to find the right balance of equipment and value.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

Most RAM 1500 model years are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you’re shopping used. The larger drops are especially noticeable on newer and mid-cycle models, while a few older years have moved down more slowly.

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 −9.67% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.84%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,841 CAD. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride, a roomy cabin, and a refined driving character that make it appealing across model years.

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 makes 420 hp and 469 lb-ft and delivers superior fuel economy by 1.6 litres per 100 kilometres.
• Tech: Ram’s Uconnect 5 system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, and a wireless charging pad that can charge two devices at the same time.
• 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.