Is the 2023 RAM 1500 a good truck?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Horsepower 395 hp. Class 191 hp to 386 hp.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 7.8 in. Class middle half 8.0 to 9.2 in.
- Not enough data: good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $126 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.1 in, top 17% |
| Truck | Yes | Top half on 3 of 3 |
| Worth the money | Yes | 22% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 1500 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 6 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 45.2 in | Median 36.5 in | 18 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.8 in | Median 39.3 in | 18 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | N/A | N/A | No data |
Is the 1500 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $30,695 | Median $36,600 | 18 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 395 hp | 191 hp to 386 hp | 18 | No |
| Length | 241.8 in | Median 215.0 in | 18 | No |
| Turning circle | 48.3 ft | Median 43.8 ft | 16 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 18 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 1500 a good commuter car?
Yes. $126 a month to commute. Class median $132.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 18 trucks
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg, top 27% of 15
Is the 1500 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.8 in clearance, 77.6 in tall | 8.0 to 9.2 in clearance, 71.7 to 77.7 in tall | 18 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | Median 40.8 in | 18 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 48.3 ft | Median 43.8 ft | 16 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 1500 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 9.1 in clearance. Top 17% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Rebel Crew Cab 4WD, 9.1 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 1500 a good truck?
Yes. Top half on 3 of 3 measures.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing per $1,000 | 204 lb | Top 45% | 18 | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 45.2 in | Top 6% | 18 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Top 39% | 18 | Yes |
Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.
Is the 1500 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 22% below cars like it.
- Price, Classic Tradesman Quad Cab RWD
- $37,055
- Predicted price
- $47,778
- Gap
- -$10,723 (-22%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 1500 a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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