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2017 RAM 1500

85 trims available · 17–21 MPG · 240–395 HP

Standout Trims

2017 HIGHLIGHTS

Best Value

Tradesman

$26,495 MSRP

MyCar Score™72.6Look Up VIN →
Best Fuel Economy

Tradesman HFE

21 MPG combined

MyCar Score™70Look Up VIN →
Most Powerful

Tradesman

395 HP

MyCar Score™69.9Look Up VIN →

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Trim Levels

ALL 2017 RAM 1500 TRIMS

Tradesman

Top Rated
MyCar Score™72.6

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$26,495

Drive

rear wheel drive

Tradesman

MyCar Score™72.6

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$26,495

Drive

rear wheel drive

Express

MyCar Score™72.2

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$27,895

Drive

rear wheel drive

Tradesman

MyCar Score™71.6

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$30,595

Drive

rear wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™71.4

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$31,195

Drive

rear wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™71.3

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$31,795

Drive

rear wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™71.3

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$31,495

Drive

rear wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™71.3

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$31,495

Drive

rear wheel drive

Tradesman

MyCar Score™71.1

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$31,095

Drive

four wheel drive

Tradesman

MyCar Score™71.1

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$31,095

Drive

four wheel drive

Express

MyCar Score™71.1

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$32,295

Drive

rear wheel drive

Tradesman

MyCar Score™71

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$32,995

Drive

rear wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™70.8

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$33,795

Drive

rear wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™70.8

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$33,495

Drive

rear wheel drive

Express

MyCar Score™70.8

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$32,495

Drive

four wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™70.5

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$34,795

Drive

rear wheel drive

Express

MyCar Score™70.5

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$34,895

Drive

rear wheel drive

Tradesman

MyCar Score™70.4

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$34,195

Drive

four wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™70.3

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$35,495

Drive

rear wheel drive

Tradesman HFE

MyCar Score™70

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

21

HP

240

Seats

6

MSRP

$37,895

Drive

rear wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™70

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$35,695

Drive

four wheel drive

Tradesman

MyCar Score™69.9

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$33,695

Drive

rear wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™69.9

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$35,995

Drive

four wheel drive

Express

MyCar Score™69.9

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$35,895

Drive

four wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™69.9

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$35,995

Drive

four wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™69.8

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$36,295

Drive

four wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™69.8

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$37,595

Drive

rear wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™69.8

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$37,495

Drive

rear wheel drive

Tradesman

MyCar Score™69.7

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$36,695

Drive

four wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™69.6

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$38,295

Drive

rear wheel drive

Sport

MyCar Score™69.6

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$38,295

Drive

rear wheel drive

Night

MyCar Score™69.5

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$38,690

Drive

rear wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™69.4

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$37,995

Drive

four wheel drive

Lone Star Silver

MyCar Score™69.4

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$39,195

Drive

rear wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™69.3

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

3

MSRP

$38,295

Drive

four wheel drive

Express

MyCar Score™69.3

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$38,595

Drive

four wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™69.3

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$38,495

Drive

four wheel drive

Sport

MyCar Score™69.3

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

2

MSRP

$38,595

Drive

four wheel drive

Lone Star Silver

MyCar Score™69.2

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

21

HP

240

Seats

5

MSRP

$41,195

Drive

rear wheel drive

Night

MyCar Score™69.2

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

2

MSRP

$38,990

Drive

four wheel drive

Sport

MyCar Score™69.2

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

2

MSRP

$36,595

Drive

rear wheel drive

Laramie

MyCar Score™69.2

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$39,995

Drive

rear wheel drive

Night

MyCar Score™69.1

Body

Truck (Regular Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

2

MSRP

$36,990

Drive

rear wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™69.1

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$39,195

Drive

four wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™69.1

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$40,295

Drive

rear wheel drive

Sport

MyCar Score™69.1

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$40,495

Drive

rear wheel drive

Tradesman

MyCar Score™69

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$37,295

Drive

four wheel drive

Night

MyCar Score™69

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$40,890

Drive

rear wheel drive

Laramie

MyCar Score™68.7

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

20

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$42,095

Drive

rear wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™68.6

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$41,195

Drive

four wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™68.6

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$41,195

Drive

four wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™68.4

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$41,895

Drive

four wheel drive

Night

MyCar Score™68.4

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$42,290

Drive

four wheel drive

Sport

MyCar Score™68.4

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$41,895

Drive

four wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™68.4

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$39,595

Drive

rear wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™68.2

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$40,295

Drive

rear wheel drive

Lone Star Silver

MyCar Score™68.2

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$42,795

Drive

four wheel drive

Laramie

MyCar Score™68.1

Body

Truck (Quad Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$43,495

Drive

four wheel drive

Lone Star Silver

MyCar Score™68

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$41,195

Drive

rear wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™68

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$43,895

Drive

four wheel drive

Sport

MyCar Score™67.9

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$44,095

Drive

four wheel drive

Night

MyCar Score™67.8

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$44,490

Drive

four wheel drive

Sport

MyCar Score™67.7

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$42,495

Drive

rear wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™67.7

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$42,295

Drive

rear wheel drive

Night

MyCar Score™67.6

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$42,890

Drive

rear wheel drive

SLT

MyCar Score™67.5

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$43,195

Drive

four wheel drive

Laramie

MyCar Score™67.5

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

6

MSRP

$45,595

Drive

four wheel drive

Laramie

MyCar Score™67.3

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$43,995

Drive

rear wheel drive

Lone Star

MyCar Score™67.3

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$43,895

Drive

four wheel drive

Rebel

MyCar Score™67.1

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$45,095

Drive

rear wheel drive

Lone Star Silver

MyCar Score™67.1

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$44,795

Drive

four wheel drive

Rebel

MyCar Score™67.1

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

19

HP

305

Seats

5

MSRP

$47,195

Drive

four wheel drive

Big Horn

MyCar Score™66.9

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$45,895

Drive

four wheel drive

Sport

MyCar Score™66.8

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$46,095

Drive

four wheel drive

Night

MyCar Score™66.7

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$46,490

Drive

four wheel drive

Laramie

MyCar Score™66.4

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

6

MSRP

$47,595

Drive

four wheel drive

Longhorn

MyCar Score™65.9

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$49,675

Drive

rear wheel drive

Longhorn

MyCar Score™65.8

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$49,975

Drive

rear wheel drive

Limited

MyCar Score™65.1

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$52,875

Drive

rear wheel drive

Longhorn

MyCar Score™65

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$53,175

Drive

four wheel drive

Limited

MyCar Score™65

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$53,175

Drive

rear wheel drive

Longhorn

MyCar Score™64.9

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$53,575

Drive

four wheel drive

Limited

MyCar Score™64.2

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$56,375

Drive

four wheel drive

Limited

MyCar Score™64.1

Body

Truck (Crew Cab)

MPG

17

HP

395

Seats

5

MSRP

$56,775

Drive

four wheel drive

Sport

N/A

Body

Pickup

Seats

5

Drive

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

At a Glance

KEY SPECS

Body Type

Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Quad Cab), Truck (Crew Cab), Pickup

MPG Range

17–21 MPG

HP Range

240–395 HP

Seating

Up to 3

Fuel Type

flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)

Drive Type

rear wheel drive

Towing

10,620 lbs

Safety

4/5 stars

Specs: NHTSA vPIC databaseSafety: NHTSA Complaints & RecallsFuel economy: EPAMyCar Score™: mycarneedsthis.com independent rating

Dimensions & Comfort

SPACE & COMFORT

Based on the top-rated 2017 1500 trim.

Exterior Dimensions

Length

231 in

Width

79.4 in

Height

75 in

Wheelbase

140.5 in

Interior Dimensions

Front Headroom

39.9 in

Front Legroom

41 in

Cargo & Capacity

Towing

10,620 lbs

Safety & Warranty

PROTECTION & COVERAGE

Safety Ratings

2017 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD

NHTSA Overall

★★★★(4/5)

Frontal Crash

★★★★(4/5)

Side Crash

★★★★★(5/5)

Side Pole

★★★★★(5/5)

Rollover

★★★★(4/5)

Open Recalls

13 recalls

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

    Common Questions

    2017 RAM 1500 FAQ

    How many recalls does a 2017 Ram 1500 have?

    The 2017 Ram 1500 has 13 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.

    What is the fuel economy of a 2017 Ram 1500?

    The 2017 Ram 1500 gets 17–21 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.

    What is the best 2017 Ram 1500 trim to buy used?

    Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the Tradesman trim scores highest at 72.6 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.

    Is the 2017 Ram 1500 a good used car?

    The 2017 Ram 1500 has an average MyCar Score™ of 69 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 2017 Ram 1500 cost used?

    New MSRP for the 2017 Ram 1500 ranged from $26,495 to $56,775. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition. Run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.