Used RAM 1500 for SaleNationwide

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 $37,763 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $37,682 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 well-finished cabin.

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 spacious cabin. Many also highlight its strong performance and thoughtful packaging, including useful storage solutions and a polished driving feel.

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

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

32.6% 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, refined cabin, and strong overall driving character. Across the model years, buyers also repeatedly praise its spacious interior, premium feel, and useful technology.

• 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 checking service history carefully and paying close attention to any reported engine, electrical, or infotainment 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 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto comes standard.

Which RAM 1500 trim should I buy?

The 2026 RAM 1500 offers these trims:

• Tradesman: The entry trim brings cloth seats, lots of plastic trim, a blacked-out grille, and the standard 3.6-litre V6; it suits buyers who want the most affordable path into the lineup.
• Express: This trim adds a blacked-out grille and standard six-speaker audio, making it a straightforward value-focused step up.
• Warlock: The Warlock adds a blacked-out grille and standard six-speaker audio, with a tougher-looking appearance for buyers who want a more distinctive truck.
• Big Horn: This trim adds more style inside, including etched trim, and it sits in the heart of the lineup as a strong all-round choice.
• Laramie: The Laramie adds leather, a smart two-tone interior option, a bright chrome grille, and available Harman Kardon audio; it is a compelling upscale pick.
• Rebel: The Rebel adds a black grille with a unique shape and is one of the off-road-ready choices in the range.
• RHO: The RHO shares the off-road grille treatment and is another off-road-focused model in the lineup.
• Limited: The Limited adds open-pore wood trim, standard Harman Kardon audio, and a more luxurious cabin.
• Longhorn: The Longhorn adds open-pore wood trim, standard Harman Kardon audio, and a distinctive upscale look.
• Tungsten: The Tungsten adds high-end leather surfaces, a chrome-and-black grille mesh pattern, standard Harman Kardon audio, and the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system; it is the top luxury choice.

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. 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 creates more room for used buyers to find value. The newer models show some of the steepest declines, while a few older years have moved down by smaller amounts.

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

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 2026 model is at −14.13% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −9.58%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,106 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: 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.

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 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.