Used RAM 1500 for Sale near Sexsmith, AB

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 $37,956 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $37,694 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 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 repeatedly praise the RAM 1500 for its smooth ride, roomy and well-finished interior, and strong performance. They also highlight its practical storage solutions and broad feature content, which help it work well as both a daily driver and a pickup.

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

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

31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its comfortable ride, upscale cabin, and strong performance, while expert commentary repeatedly points to its refined driving character and practical versatility. Across the model years, the truck’s roomy interior and quality materials are recurring strengths that help it feel well suited to long-term use.

• 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 any reported engine, rust, or electrical concerns.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Uconnect 5 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Infotainment: 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 starts the lineup with the base 3.6-litre V6, cloth-and-plastic interior materials, a 3.5-inch driver display, and standard safety and infotainment features that make it the value-focused starting point.
• Big Horn: This trim adds more style inside, a 9-speaker audio system with subwoofer in the test truck, and a more polished look that suits buyers who want a better-equipped everyday truck.
• Warlock: The Warlock brings a blacked-out grille and sits among the lower-priced trims, giving you a more distinctive appearance while staying in the value end of the range.
• Laramie: Laramie adds leather, a smart two-tone interior option, and access to the Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio package, making it a strong choice if you want a more upscale feel.
• Rebel: Rebel is the off-road-oriented pick in the lineup, with a unique black grille and access to the Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio package.
• RHO: RHO is the other off-road model named in the data, sharing the black grille treatment and serving buyers who want the off-road styling cue in the lineup.
• Limited: Limited adds open-pore wood trim and standard Harman Kardon audio, giving it a luxury-leaning cabin that suits shoppers who want premium materials.
• Longhorn: Longhorn also gets open-pore wood trim and standard Harman Kardon audio, with a more upscale presentation for buyers who want a richly finished truck.
• Tungsten: Tungsten sits at the top with its own chrome-and-black grille mesh pattern, high-end leather surfaces, standard Harman Kardon audio, and the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system, making it the best fit if you want the most luxurious RAM 1500.

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 trims, equipment, and price points. They also sit in the part of the lineup where many shoppers can balance newer features with a more accessible used price.

What is the RAM 1500's resale value?

Most model years are down by double digits year over year, which is helpful if you are shopping used and want more truck for your money. The newer years are also seeing meaningful price drops, so recent-model buyers may find better value than they did a year ago. A few older years are falling less sharply, which suggests they are retaining value a bit better than the rest of the lineup.

The 2014, 2022, and 2016 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 −9.61% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,294 CAD. The RAM 1500 offers a smooth ride, a roomy cabin, and a refined, upscale feel that make it especially appealing as a used full-size pickup.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 RAM 1500 offers a 3.6-litre V6 with 305 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque, a 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six with 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, and a high-output version with 540 hp and 521 lb-ft.
• Tech: Uconnect 5, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, and a full-colour head-up display give the latest truck a strong technology spread.
• Safety: Lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring with trailer coverage, rear cross traffic alert, Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning, and traffic sign recognition are part of the latest safety setup.
• 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.