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Trim Levels
ALL 2021 RAM 1500 CLASSIC TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TradesmanTop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 3 | $28,700 | MyCar Score™73.1 | |
| Tradesman | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 3 | $28,700 | MyCar Score™72.8 | |
| Express | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 3 | $30,200 | MyCar Score™72.7 | |
| Tradesman | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 3 | $33,270 | MyCar Score™71.4 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 3 | $32,395 | MyCar Score™71.3 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 3 | $32,695 | MyCar Score™71.2 | |
| Tradesman | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 3 | $33,270 | MyCar Score™71.2 | |
| Tradesman | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 6 | $32,595 | MyCar Score™71.2 | |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | 17 | 395 | 6 | $35,395 | MyCar Score™71.2 | |
| Express | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 3 | $34,770 | MyCar Score™71 | |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 6 | $35,295 | MyCar Score™70.9 | |
| Express | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 6 | $34,795 | MyCar Score™70.7 | |
| Warlock | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 6 | $36,745 | MyCar Score™70.6 | |
| Express | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 6 | $37,395 | MyCar Score™70.4 | |
| Tradesman | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 6 | $36,095 | MyCar Score™70.3 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 6 | $36,745 | MyCar Score™70.2 | |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | 17 | 395 | 6 | $39,480 | MyCar Score™70 | |
| Warlock | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 6 | $39,445 | MyCar Score™69.9 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 3 | $36,895 | MyCar Score™69.9 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 3 | $37,195 | MyCar Score™69.8 | |
| Express | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 6 | $38,295 | MyCar Score™69.8 | |
| Tradesman | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 6 | $38,795 | MyCar Score™69.6 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.6L | 20 | 305 | 6 | $39,445 | MyCar Score™69.5 | |
| Warlock | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 6 | $40,245 | MyCar Score™69.2 | |
| Express | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 6 | $40,895 | MyCar Score™69.1 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 6 | $40,245 | MyCar Score™69 | |
| Warlock | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 6 | $42,945 | MyCar Score™68.6 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.6L | 19 | 305 | 6 | $42,945 | MyCar Score™68.4 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | 17 | 395 | 6 | $40,795 | MyCar Score™68.3 | |
| SLT Fleet | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.7L | 17 | 395 | 6 | $44,630 | MyCar Score™67.3 |
Tradesman
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$28,700
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$28,700
Drive
rear wheel drive
Express
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$30,200
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$33,270
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$32,395
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$32,695
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$33,270
Drive
four wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$32,595
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
395
Seats
6
MSRP
$35,395
Drive
rear wheel drive
Express
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$34,770
Drive
four wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$35,295
Drive
rear wheel drive
Express
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$34,795
Drive
rear wheel drive
Warlock
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$36,745
Drive
rear wheel drive
Express
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$37,395
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$36,095
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$36,745
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
395
Seats
6
MSRP
$39,480
Drive
four wheel drive
Warlock
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$39,445
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$36,895
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
3
MSRP
$37,195
Drive
four wheel drive
Express
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$38,295
Drive
four wheel drive
Tradesman
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$38,795
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
20
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$39,445
Drive
rear wheel drive
Warlock
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$40,245
Drive
four wheel drive
Express
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$40,895
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$40,245
Drive
four wheel drive
Warlock
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,945
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
305
Seats
6
MSRP
$42,945
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
395
Seats
6
MSRP
$40,795
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT Fleet
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
395
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,630
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Quad Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG Range
17–20 MPG
HP Range
305–395 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
9,200 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2021 1500 Classic trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
209 in
Width
79.4 in
Height
74.6 in
Wheelbase
120 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
39.9 in
Front Legroom
41 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
9,200 lbs
Curb Weight
4,520 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Crew PU/CC 4WD
NHTSA Overall
★★★★☆(4/5)Frontal Crash
★★★★☆(4/5)Side Crash
★★★★★(5/5)Side Pole
★★★★★(5/5)Rollover
★★★☆☆(3/5)Open Recalls
None found
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
Car Seat Usability
Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →
LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.
✓ LATCH anchors required
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Common Questions
2021 RAM 1500 CLASSIC FAQ
How many recalls does a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic have?▾
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic has no open recalls on record with NHTSA.
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?▾
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic gets 17–20 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2021 Ram 1500 Classic trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the Tradesman trim scores highest at 73.1 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic a good used car?▾
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic has an average MyCar Score™ of 70 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. This is a competitive score for the segment.
How much does a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic ranged from $28,700 to $44,630. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition. Run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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