Used RAM 1500 for Sale nearSaanichton, 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 $38,611 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $37,740 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-truck choice if you value comfort, refinement, and a premium-feeling cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.65/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the RAM 1500 for its smooth ride, upscale interiors, and roomy cabins. Many also highlight its strong performance and useful technology, which helps explain why it remains such a popular full-size pickup.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the form of advanced safety features that are often tied to higher trims or packages, plus towing and payload figures that can trail some rivals.

32.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its comfortable ride, strong performance, and high-quality interior. Expert reviews across the newer model years also reinforce its appeal as a refined, well-equipped full-size pickup.

• 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, rust, and electronics condition.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: the 2026 Ram 1500 includes 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 includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a central touchscreen and available digital displays.

Which RAM 1500 trim should I buy?

The 2026 RAM 1500 offers these trims:

• Tradesman: the entry point, with the base 3.6-litre V6, Uconnect 5, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a practical work-focused setup; best for buyers who want the lowest starting price.
• Express: adds a blacked-out grille and keeps the truck’s straightforward, value-oriented character.
• Warlock: brings a blacked-out grille and a more distinctive appearance for shoppers who want extra style.
• Big Horn: adds more visual polish and a stronger everyday balance of equipment and value; this is the best-value trim for many buyers.
• Laramie: adds leather, a smart two-tone interior option, and access to richer audio equipment.
• Rebel: adds off-road-ready character and access to the Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio package.
• RHO: adds off-road-focused styling and hardware as part of the truck’s more adventurous side.
• Limited: adds open-pore wood trim and standard Harman Kardon audio.
• Longhorn: adds open-pore wood trim, standard Harman Kardon audio, and a more upscale cabin presentation.
• Tungsten: adds the top-end chrome-and-black grille mesh pattern, high-end leather surfaces, the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system, and standard advanced safety content.

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 availability, pricing, and equipment choices. They also sit in the part of the lineup where many shoppers can find a strong balance of features and value.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used because it creates more room for value. The newer models show some of the largest drops, while the oldest examples in the table have changed the least. That pattern suggests you can often find meaningful savings across much of the lineup.

The 2014, 2016, and 2025 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 −9.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.19%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $41,067 CAD. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride, a roomy cabin, and a premium-feeling interior that make it especially appealing as a daily driver.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: the latest model pairs a 3.6-litre V6 with eTorque and 305 hp and 271 lb-ft, while the available Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six delivers 420 hp and 469 lb-ft.
• Tech: the latest model includes Uconnect 5, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, and a wireless charging pad for two devices.
• 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 latest model starts at $55,790 CAD.

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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.