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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 $37,870 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $37,713 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, 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 consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its smooth ride, spacious and well-finished interior, and strong performance. They also frequently highlight its upscale feel, useful technology, and everyday comfort.

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

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

30.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are RAM 1500 models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently praise the RAM 1500 for its comfortable ride, roomy cabin, and strong overall appeal. Expert reviews also repeatedly point to the truck’s refined driving character and upscale interior materials as core strengths.

• 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, especially on higher-mileage trucks and examples with more complex equipment.

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 focuses on work-ready basics, with cloth seats, lots of plastic trim, a 3.5-inch driver display, and a six-speaker audio system.
• Big Horn: A strong value pick that adds more style inside, with etched trim and a nine-speaker audio system with a subwoofer.
• Laramie: Adds leather, a smart two-tone interior option, and access to the Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio package.
• Rebel: Brings off-road-ready character and can be paired with the Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio package.
• Limited: Adds open-pore wood trim and standard Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio.
• Longhorn: Adds open-pore wood trim and standard Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio.
• Tungsten: The luxury-focused trim adds high-end leather surfaces, a unique chrome-and-black grille mesh pattern, standard Harman Kardon 19-speaker audio, and the 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere 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 trims, equipment, and price points. They also sit in the part of the lineup where you can still find newer features and strong value together.

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 years in the table are also showing meaningful price drops, so recent-model buyers may find better entry points than they would in a stronger market. A few older years are falling less sharply, which suggests they are retaining value a bit better than the rest.

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 −9.88% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.83%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,694 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 latest model pairs 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 delivers 420 hp and 469 lb-ft and the high-output version reaches 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.
• 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.
• 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 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.