Is the 2027 RAM 1500 a good truck?
No.
1 of 3 checks with data
- Crash stars
- Not rated
- Not counted
- Value kept, 3 years
- 54%
- Fail, median 69%
- Price
- $42,575
- Fail, median $38,900
- Fuel cost
- $2,373 a year
- Pass
Compared with 2027 trucks. Cheapest trim.
Four checks
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | This car | Compared with | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash test stars | Not rated | 4 or more | Not enough data | |
| Value kept after 3 years | 54% | Median 69% | 18 | No |
| Price Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | $42,575 | Median $38,900 | 14 | No |
| Fuel cost a year Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $2,373 a year | Median $2,486 a year | 9 | Yes |
- Stars pass at 4 or more.
- Price and fuel cost pass at or under the class median.
- Value kept passes at or over the median.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of the checks.
- Price and fuel cost use the cheapest trim with the number. Stars use the lowest version.
- Value kept: KBB value now divided by original MSRP, 2023 trucks.
Fuel: 12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Good for what
Checks for one use each. They do not change the answer above.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $171 vs $180 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.1 in, top 17% |
| Truck | Yes | Top half on 2 of 3 |
| Worth the money | Yes | 12% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | Not listed |
- Each check uses the cheapest trim that has the number. The trim is named.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
Is the 1500 a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 6 seats | 5 or more | Not listed | Yes |
| Rear legroom Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 35.6 in | Median 35.9 in | 11 | No |
| Rear headroom Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 39.2 in | Median 39.6 in | 11 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | No data |
Is the 1500 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | $42,575 | Median $38,900 | 14 | No |
| Horsepower Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 305 hp | 210 hp to 350 hp | 13 | Yes |
| Length Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 232.4 in | Median 218.0 in | 15 | No |
| Turning circle Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 46.2 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 9 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 19.8 cents | Median 20.7 cents | 9 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 1500 a good commuter car?
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Yes. $171 a month to commute. Class median $180.
- Miles a month
- 867
- Trim
- Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
- This car
- $171
- Median of 9 trucks
- $180
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg, top 38% of 8
Is the 1500 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.1 in clearance, 77.6 in tall | 8.0 to 8.6 in clearance, 73.5 to 78.1 in tall | 15 | Yes |
| Front headroom Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 40.9 in | Median 40.8 in | 11 | Yes |
| Turning circle Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 46.2 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 9 | 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 92 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Crew Cab Rebel 4WD, 9.1 in
- Compared with
- 92 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 1500 a good truck?
Yes. Top half on 2 of 3 measures.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing per $1,000 Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 180 lb | Top 46% | 11 | Yes |
| Rear legroom Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 35.6 in | Top 64% | 11 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | 19.8 cents | Top 45% | 9 | Yes |
Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.
Is the 1500 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 12% below cars like it.
- Price, Tradesman Crew Cab RWD
- $45,325
- Predicted price
- $51,259
- Gap
- -$5,934 (-12%)
- Typical price error
- 12% median, 128 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2027 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 1500 a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
Your prices, use and trim may differ.
No sales data per model, so complaints are not scored.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ