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Ram 1500.

A light-duty truck offered across a wide trim range: work truck, luxury liner, or 540 hp desert runner. The Hemi V8 returned for 2026, and the Hurricane twin-turbo six out-muscles it.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

Browse new Ram 1500 inventory

About $42K*

Starting price (MSRP), base model

up to 22 mpg

Fuel economy

5-6

Seats

305-540 hp

Power

up to 11,550 lbs

Towing, properly equipped

Ram 1500 trims.

TradesmanThe work spec: vinyl-tough interior, full towing tech, and the same frame and coil-spring ride as the expensive ones.

ExpressTradesman bones with street style: body-color bumpers, 20-inch wheels, blacked-out accents.

Big HornBadged Lone Star in Texas: chrome trim, upgraded cloth cabin, bigger screen availability.

WarlockThe factory attitude package: black grille and wheels, tow hooks, all-terrain look on a Big Horn budget.

LaramieWhere luxury starts: leather, heated and vented fronts, 12-inch touchscreen, Hurricane six power.

RebelThe off-road spec: 1-inch lift, Bilstein shocks, all-terrain tires, skid plates, electronic locking rear axle.

RHOThe 540 hp desert brawler: high-output Hurricane, Bilstein Black Hawk e2 shocks, 35-inch tires, wide-body stance.

LimitedThe chrome flagship: full leather, air suspension, massaging seat availability, hands-free driving tech available.

TungstenThe $90K statement: quilted leather, 23-speaker Klipsch audio, powered running boards, every option standard.

A Ram 1500, on your numbers.

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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.

The calculator needs JavaScript. How it works: a loan payment is the amount financed times the monthly rate, divided by one minus (one plus the monthly rate) to the power of minus the term. A lease payment is the depreciation (net capitalized cost minus residual, divided by the term) plus the rent charge (net capitalized cost plus residual, times the money factor), plus tax the way the state taxes a lease.

Taxes and fees at the starting price.*

Registered in	Sales tax	Title, registration, and state fees
Phoenix, AZ	$3,601 (8.6%)	$737
Las Vegas, NV	$3,518 (8.4%)	$796
Los Angeles, CA	$4,095 (9.8%)	$641

Every new Ram carries a 3 year / 36,000 mile basic warranty and 5 year / 60,000 mile powertrain coverage; Cummins diesel models step up to 5 year / 100,000 mile diesel powertrain coverage. Complimentary scheduled maintenance is not included.

More Ram trucks.

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Ram 1500 rivals.

The closest models from other brands, by body style, size, and class.

Toyota TundraFull-Size Pickup · from ~$42K*Ford F-150Full-Size Pickup · from ~$40K*GMC Sierra 1500Full-Size Pickup · from ~$40K*Chevrolet Silverado 1500Full-Size Pickup · from ~$38K*Chevrolet Silverado EVElectric Full-Size Pickup · from ~$55K*GMC Sierra EVElectric Full-Size Pickup · from ~$64K*

Questions.

How much does the Ram 1500 cost?

The Ram 1500 starts around $42K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the Tungsten tops the range.

What trims does the Ram 1500 come in?

Nine: Tradesman, Express, Big Horn, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, RHO, Limited, and Tungsten.

What gas mileage does the Ram 1500 get?

Up to 22 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the Ram 1500 have?

5-6.

How much can the Ram 1500 tow?

Up to 11,550 lbs, properly equipped.

Should I lease or buy a Ram 1500?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.