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Express Quad Cab RWD$42,025Tradesman Quad Cab RWD$42,025Tradesman 2WD$44,325Express Crew Cab RWD$44,775Tradesman Crew Cab RWD$44,775Quad Cab Express 4WD$45,425Quad Cab Tradesman 4WD$45,425Express 2WD$46,450Big Horn Quad Cab RWD$47,280Lone Star Quad Cab RWD$47,280Express Crew Cab LB RWD$47,915Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD$47,915Crew Cab Express 4WD$48,175Crew Cab Warlock 4WD$48,175Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD$48,175Big Horn 2WD$49,580Lone Star 2WD$49,580Big Horn Crew Cab RWD$50,030Lone Star Crew Cab RWD$50,030Quad Cab Big Horn 4WD$50,680Quad Cab Lone Star 4WD$50,680Express Crew Cab LB 4WD$51,315Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD$51,315Warlock 4WD$52,415Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD$53,170Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD$53,170Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD$53,430Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD$53,430Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD$56,570Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD$56,570Laramie 2WD$61,030Laramie Crew Cab RWD$61,480Crew Cab Laramie 4WD$64,880Rebel 4WD$64,995Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD$65,325Crew Cab Rebel 4WD$65,445RHO 4WD$73,045Crew Cab RHO 4WD$73,795Limited 4WD$75,955Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD$88,800
Cheapest 39 trims and the top trim. 48 priced trims in all. Orange: base trim.

All 48 trims

2026 RAM 1500 trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
Express Quad Cab RWD$42,025$2,7953.6L305 hpRWD8-speed automatic22 mpg6
Tradesman Quad Cab RWD$42,025$2,7953.6L305 hpRWD8-speed automatic22 mpg6
Tradesman$44,325$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp2WD8-speed automatic12 mpg to 21 mpg6
Express Crew Cab RWD$44,775$2,7953.6L305 hpRWD8-speed automatic22 mpg6
Tradesman Crew Cab RWD$44,775$2,7953.6L305 hpRWD8-speed automatic22 mpg6
Quad Cab Express 4WD$45,425$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp4WD8-speed automatic21 mpg6
Quad Cab Tradesman 4WD$45,425$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp4WD8-speed automatic21 mpg6
Express$46,450$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp2WD8-speed automatic12 mpg to 21 mpgN/A
Big Horn Quad Cab RWD$47,280$2,7953.6L305 hpRWD8-speed automatic22 mpg5
Lone Star Quad Cab RWD$47,280$2,7953.6L305 hpRWD8-speed automatic22 mpg5
Express Crew Cab LB RWD$47,915$2,7953.0L420 hpRWD8-speed automatic21 mpg6
Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD$47,915$2,7953.0L420 hpRWD8-speed automatic21 mpg6
Crew Cab Express 4WD$48,175$2,7953.6L305 hp4WD8-speed automatic21 mpg6
Crew Cab Warlock 4WD$48,175$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp4WD8-speed automatic21 mpg6
Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD$48,175$2,7953.6L305 hp4WD8-speed automatic21 mpg6
Big Horn$49,580$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp2WD8-speed automatic12 mpg to 21 mpg6
Lone Star$49,580$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp2WD8-speed automatic12 mpg to 21 mpg6
Big Horn Crew Cab RWD$50,030$2,7953.6L305 hpRWD8-speed automatic22 mpg5
Lone Star Crew Cab RWD$50,030$2,7953.6L305 hpRWD8-speed automatic22 mpg5
Quad Cab Big Horn 4WD$50,680$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp4WD8-speed automatic21 mpg5
Quad Cab Lone Star 4WD$50,680$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp4WD8-speed automatic21 mpg5
Express Crew Cab LB 4WD$51,315$2,7953.0L420 hp4WD8-speed automatic20 mpg6
Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD$51,315$2,7953.0L420 hp4WD8-speed automatic20 mpg6
Warlock$52,415$2,7953.6L 6cyl305 hp4WD8-speed automatic12 mpg to 21 mpg6
Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD$53,170$2,7953.0L420 hpRWD8-speed automatic21 mpg5
Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD$53,170$2,7953.0L420 hpRWD8-speed automatic21 mpg5
Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD$53,430$2,7953.6L305 hp4WD8-speed automatic21 mpg5
Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD$53,430$2,7953.6L305 hp4WD8-speed automatic21 mpg5
Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD$56,570$2,7953.0L420 hp4WD8-speed automatic20 mpg5
Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD$56,570$2,7953.0L420 hp4WD8-speed automatic20 mpg5
Laramie$61,030$2,7953.0L 6cyl420 hp2WD8-speed automatic15 mpg to 21 mpg6
Laramie Crew Cab RWD$61,480$2,7953.0L420 hpRWD8-speed automatic21 mpg5
Crew Cab Laramie 4WD$64,880$2,7953.0L 6cyl420 hp4WD8-speed automatic20 mpg5
Rebel$64,995$2,7953.0L 6cyl420 hp4WD8-speed automatic15 mpg to 21 mpg5
Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD$65,325$2,7953.0L420 hp4WD8-speed automatic20 mpg5
Crew Cab Rebel 4WD$65,445$2,7953.0L 6cyl420 hp4WD8-speed automatic20 mpg5
RHO$73,045$2,7953.0L 6cyl540 hp4WD8-speed automatic15 mpg to 21 mpg5
Crew Cab RHO 4WD$73,795$2,7953.0L 6cyl540 hp4WD8-speed automatic15 mpg5
Limited$75,955$2,7953.0L 6cyl540 hp4WD8-speed automatic15 mpg to 21 mpg5
Limited Longhorn$75,955$2,7953.0L 6cyl540 hp4WD8-speed automatic15 mpg to 21 mpg5
Crew Cab Limited 4WD$76,405$2,7953.0L 6cyl540 hp4WD8-speed automatic17 mpg5
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box$76,405$2,7953.0L540 hp4WD8-speed automatic17 mpg5
Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD$76,705$2,7953.0L540 hp4WD8-speed automatic17 mpg5
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box$76,705$2,7953.0L540 hp4WD8-speed automatic17 mpg5
Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD$76,900$2,7953.0L 6cyl540 hp4WD8-speed automatic20 mpg5
Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD$77,200$2,795N/AN/A4WD8-speed automatic12 mpg to 20 mpgN/A
Tungsten$88,350$2,7953.0L 6cyl540 hp4WD8-speed automatic15 mpg to 21 mpg5
Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD$88,800$2,7953.0L 6cyl540 hp4WD8-speed automatic17 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. Tradesman Quad Cab to Tradesman: +$2,300

    Tradesman Quad Cab RWD $42,025 to Tradesman $44,325.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  2. Tradesman to Express Crew Cab: +$450

    Tradesman $44,325 to Express Crew Cab RWD $44,775.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  3. Tradesman Crew Cab to Quad Cab Express: +$650

    Tradesman Crew Cab RWD $44,775 to Quad Cab Express 4WD $45,425.

    • Drivetrain: RWD to 4WD.
    • MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  4. Quad Cab Tradesman to Express: +$1,025

    Quad Cab Tradesman 4WD $45,425 to Express $46,450.

    • Drivetrain: 4WD to 2WD.

    No equipment data.

  5. Express to Big Horn Quad Cab: +$830

    Express $46,450 to Big Horn Quad Cab RWD $47,280.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  6. Lone Star Quad Cab to Express Crew Cab LB: +$635

    Lone Star Quad Cab RWD $47,280 to Express Crew Cab LB RWD $47,915.

    • Engine: 3.6L to 3.0L.
    • Power: 305 hp to 420 hp.
    • MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
    • Seats: 5 to 6.

    No equipment data.

  7. Tradesman Crew Cab LB to Crew Cab Express: -$3,140

    Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD $51,315 to Crew Cab Express 4WD $48,175.

    • Engine: 3.0L to 3.6L.
    • Power: 420 hp to 305 hp.
    • MPG: 20 mpg to 21 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  8. Crew Cab Tradesman to Big Horn: +$1,405

    Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD $48,175 to Big Horn $49,580.

    • Drivetrain: 4WD to 2WD.

    No equipment data.

  9. Lone Star to Big Horn Crew Cab: +$450

    Lone Star $49,580 to Big Horn Crew Cab RWD $50,030.

    • Seats: 6 to 5.

    No equipment data.

  10. Lone Star Crew Cab to Quad Cab Big Horn: +$650

    Lone Star Crew Cab RWD $50,030 to Quad Cab Big Horn 4WD $50,680.

    • Drivetrain: RWD to 4WD.
    • MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  11. Quad Cab Lone Star to Warlock: +$1,735

    Quad Cab Lone Star 4WD $50,680 to Warlock $52,415.

    • Seats: 5 to 6.

    No equipment data.

  12. Warlock to Big Horn Crew Cab LB: +$4,155

    Warlock $52,415 to Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD $56,570.

    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl to 3.0L.
    • Power: 305 hp to 420 hp.
    • Seats: 6 to 5.

    No equipment data.

  13. Lone Star Crew Cab LB to Crew Cab Big Horn: -$3,140

    Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD $56,570 to Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD $53,430.

    • Engine: 3.0L to 3.6L.
    • Power: 420 hp to 305 hp.
    • MPG: 20 mpg to 21 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  14. Crew Cab Lone Star to Laramie: +$7,600

    Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD $53,430 to Laramie $61,030.

    • Engine: 3.6L to 3.0L 6cyl.
    • Power: 305 hp to 420 hp.
    • Drivetrain: 4WD to 2WD.
    • Seats: 5 to 6.

    No equipment data.

  15. Laramie to Laramie Crew Cab: +$450

    Laramie $61,030 to Laramie Crew Cab RWD $61,480.

    • Seats: 6 to 5.

    No equipment data.

  16. Laramie Crew Cab to Crew Cab Laramie: +$3,400

    Laramie Crew Cab RWD $61,480 to Crew Cab Laramie 4WD $64,880.

    • Drivetrain: RWD to 4WD.
    • MPG: 21 mpg to 20 mpg.

    No added standard equipment listed.

  17. Crew Cab Laramie to Rebel: +$115

    Crew Cab Laramie 4WD $64,880 to Rebel $64,995.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  18. Rebel to Laramie Crew Cab LB: +$330

    Rebel $64,995 to Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD $65,325.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  19. Laramie Crew Cab LB to Crew Cab Rebel: +$120

    Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD $65,325 to Crew Cab Rebel 4WD $65,445.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  20. Crew Cab Rebel to RHO: +$7,600

    Crew Cab Rebel 4WD $65,445 to RHO $73,045.

    • Power: 420 hp to 540 hp.

    No equipment data.

  21. RHO to Crew Cab RHO: +$750

    RHO $73,045 to Crew Cab RHO 4WD $73,795.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  22. Crew Cab RHO to Limited: +$2,160

    Crew Cab RHO 4WD $73,795 to Limited $75,955.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  23. Limited Longhorn to Crew Cab Limited: +$450

    Limited Longhorn $75,955 to Crew Cab Limited 4WD $76,405.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  24. Longhorn Crew Cab 5'7" Box to Limited Crew Cab LB: +$300

    Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box $76,405 to Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD $76,705.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  25. Longhorn Crew Cab 6'4" Box to Crew Cab Limited Longhorn: +$195

    Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box $76,705 to Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD $76,900.

    • MPG: 17 mpg to 20 mpg.

    No equipment data.

  26. Crew Cab Limited Longhorn to Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB: +$300

    Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD $76,900 to Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD $77,200.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  27. Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB to Tungsten: +$11,150

    Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD $77,200 to Tungsten $88,350.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  28. Tungsten to Crew Cab Tungsten: +$450

    Tungsten $88,350 to Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD $88,800.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: Laramie Crew Cab RWD, $61,480. Optional from Big Horn Crew Cab RWD, $50,030.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Laramie Crew Cab RWD, $61,480. Optional from Big Horn Crew Cab RWD, $50,030.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Laramie Crew Cab RWD, $61,480. Optional from Big Horn Crew Cab RWD, $50,030.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD, $88,800. Optional from Big Horn Crew Cab RWD, $50,030.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Express Crew Cab RWD, $44,775.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Express Crew Cab RWD, $44,775.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Crew Cab Limited 4WD, $76,405. Optional from Big Horn Crew Cab RWD, $50,030.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: Laramie Crew Cab RWD, $61,480. Optional from Big Horn Crew Cab RWD, $50,030.
  • Premium audio: optional from Laramie Crew Cab RWD, $61,480.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: Express Crew Cab RWD, $44,775.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Laramie Crew Cab RWD, $61,480.
  • Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD, $88,800. Optional from Big Horn Crew Cab RWD, $50,030.
  • Not on any trim: a third row.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2026 RAM 1500: features by trim
FeatureExpress Crew Cab RWDTradesman Crew Cab RWDCrew Cab Express 4WDCrew Cab Warlock 4WDCrew Cab Tradesman 4WDBig Horn Crew Cab RWDLone Star Crew Cab RWDCrew Cab Big Horn 4WDCrew Cab Lone Star 4WDLaramie Crew Cab RWDCrew Cab Laramie 4WDCrew Cab Rebel 4WDCrew Cab RHO 4WDCrew Cab Limited 4WDCrew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WDCrew Cab Tungsten 4WD
Leather seatsNNNNNOOOOSSOSSSS
Heated front seatsNNNNNOOOOSSSSSSS
Heated steering wheelNNNNNOOOOSSSSSSS
360 cameraNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOS
Blind spot warningSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNNNNNOOOOOOOOSSS
Third rowNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
NavigationNNNNNOOOOSSSSSSS
Premium audioNNNNNNNNNOOOONNN
Remote startSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Heated rear seatsNNNNNNNNNSSOOSSS
Panoramic roofNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOS

No equipment data for 32 trims.

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: Quad Cab Express 4WD, $45,425.
  • The most hp: RHO, 540 hp, $73,045.
  • The best mpg: Express Quad Cab RWD, 22 mpg, $42,025.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: Quad Cab Express 4WD, Express, Express Crew Cab LB RWD, Crew Cab Express 4WD, Express Crew Cab LB 4WD.
  • Dropped: Quad Cab HFE 2WD, Express Quad Cab 4WD, Express Crew Cab 4WD, Ramcharger Base Style.
  • Carried over with a price: 43 trims. Median change: +$1,300.
Price change by trim, 2025 to 2026
Trim20252026Change
Express Quad Cab RWD$42,400$42,025-$375
Tradesman Quad Cab RWD$40,275$42,025+$1,750
Tradesman$43,025$44,325+$1,300
Express Crew Cab RWD$45,150$44,775-$375
Tradesman Crew Cab RWD$43,025$44,775+$1,750
Quad Cab Tradesman 4WD$44,125$45,425+$1,300
Big Horn Quad Cab RWD$44,935$47,280+$2,345
Lone Star Quad Cab RWD$44,935$47,280+$2,345
Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD$46,165$47,915+$1,750
Crew Cab Warlock 4WD$46,875$48,175+$1,300
Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD$46,875$48,175+$1,300
Big Horn$47,685$49,580+$1,895
Lone Star$47,685$49,580+$1,895
Big Horn Crew Cab RWD$47,685$50,030+$2,345
Lone Star Crew Cab RWD$47,685$50,030+$2,345
Quad Cab Big Horn 4WD$48,785$50,680+$1,895
Quad Cab Lone Star 4WD$48,785$50,680+$1,895
Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD$50,015$51,315+$1,300
Warlock$54,260$52,415-$1,845
Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD$50,825$53,170+$2,345
Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD$50,825$53,170+$2,345
Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD$51,535$53,430+$1,895
Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD$51,535$53,430+$1,895
Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD$54,675$56,570+$1,895
Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD$54,675$56,570+$1,895
Laramie$60,030$61,030+$1,000
Laramie Crew Cab RWD$60,030$61,480+$1,450
Crew Cab Laramie 4WD$63,880$64,880+$1,000
Rebel$64,195$64,995+$800
Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD$64,325$65,325+$1,000
Crew Cab Rebel 4WD$64,195$65,445+$1,250
RHO$69,995$73,045+$3,050
Crew Cab RHO 4WD$69,995$73,795+$3,800
Limited$75,155$75,955+$800
Limited Longhorn$75,155$75,955+$800
Crew Cab Limited 4WD$75,155$76,405+$1,250
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box$75,155$76,405+$1,250
Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD$75,455$76,705+$1,250
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box$75,455$76,705+$1,250
Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD$75,650$76,900+$1,250
Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD$75,950$77,200+$1,250
Tungsten$87,075$88,350+$1,275
Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD$87,075$88,800+$1,725

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