What does a 2026 RAM 1500 cost to run?
Express Quad Cab RWD, 22 mpg
$1,745a year in fuel
- 14.5 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $52,498.
- Median truck: $1,829 a year (17 models, 2026).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Quad Cab RWD | $42,025 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $52,498 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | $42,025 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $52,498 |
| Express Crew Cab RWD | $44,775 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $55,248 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | $44,775 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $55,248 |
| Quad Cab Express 4WD | $45,425 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $56,396 |
| Quad Cab Tradesman 4WD | $45,425 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $56,396 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | $47,280 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $57,753 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | $47,280 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $57,753 |
| Express Crew Cab LB RWD | $47,915 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $58,886 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | $47,915 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $58,886 |
| Crew Cab Express 4WD | $48,175 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $59,146 |
| Crew Cab Warlock 4WD | $48,175 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $59,146 |
| Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD | $48,175 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $59,146 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | $50,030 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $60,503 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | $50,030 | 22 mpg | $1,745 | $0.15 | $60,503 |
| Quad Cab Big Horn 4WD | $50,680 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $61,651 |
| Quad Cab Lone Star 4WD | $50,680 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $61,651 |
| Express Crew Cab LB 4WD | $51,315 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $62,835 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $51,315 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $62,835 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | $53,170 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $64,141 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | $53,170 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $64,141 |
| Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD | $53,430 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $64,401 |
| Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD | $53,430 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $64,401 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $56,570 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $68,090 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $56,570 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $68,090 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | $61,480 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $72,451 |
| Crew Cab Laramie 4WD | $64,880 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $76,400 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $65,325 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $76,845 |
| Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | $65,445 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $76,965 |
| Crew Cab RHO 4WD | $73,795 | 15 mpg | $2,560 | $0.21 | $89,155 |
| Crew Cab Limited 4WD | $76,405 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $89,958 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $76,405 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $89,958 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | $76,705 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $90,258 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $76,705 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $90,258 |
| Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD | $76,900 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $88,420 |
| Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD | $88,800 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $102,353 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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