How much does the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic cost?

The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic has a starting MSRP of $28,700, ranging up to $44,630 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Tradesman from $28,700; Express from $30,200; SLT Fleet from $32,395; Warlock from $36,745.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?

The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic achieves up to 20 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic tow?

The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic has a maximum towing capacity of up to 10,610 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic safe?

The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic come in?

The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic is available in 4 trims (30 total configurations) across Truck (Regular Cab) and Truck (Quad Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2021 Ram 1500 Classic

4 trims · 30 configurations · Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Quad Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)

Starting MSRP

$28,700 – $44,630

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Ram 1500 Classic? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Tradesman

Total price (Tradesman MSRP)

$28,700

Typical monthly

$568/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Ram 1500 Classic trims

Tradesman
10 configurations
MSRP
$28,700 – $39,480
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,610 lbs
Express
6 configurations
MSRP
$30,200 – $40,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,200 lbs
SLT Fleet
10 configurations
MSRP
$32,395 – $44,630
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Warlock
4 configurations
MSRP
$36,745 – $42,945
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,460 lbs

Compare 2021 Ram 1500 Classic trim specifications
Spec	Tradesman10 configurations	Express6 configurations	SLT Fleet10 configurations	Warlock4 configurations
MSRP	$28,700 – $39,480	$30,200 – $40,895	$32,395 – $44,630	$36,745 – $42,945
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/25	17/25	17/25	17/25
Horsepower	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp
Torque	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft
Engine	3.6L V6 gas	3.6L V6 gas	3.6L V6 gas	3.6L V6 gas
Seating	3	3	3	6
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—
Max towing	10,610 lbs	9,200 lbs	—	10,460 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Tradesmangas
Expressgas
SLT Fleetgas
Warlockgas
Fuel type: Tradesmanregular unleaded
Expressregular unleaded
SLT Fleetregular unleaded
Warlockregular unleaded
Cylinders: TradesmanV6
ExpressV6
SLT FleetV6
WarlockV6
Displacement: Tradesman3.6 L
Express3.6 L
SLT Fleet3.6 L
Warlock3.6 L
Horsepower: Tradesman305 hp
Express305 hp
SLT Fleet305 hp
Warlock305 hp
Torque: Tradesman269 lb-ft
Express269 lb-ft
SLT Fleet269 lb-ft
Warlock269 lb-ft
Transmission: Tradesman8-speed shiftable automatic
Express8-speed shiftable automatic
SLT Fleet8-speed shiftable automatic
Warlock8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Tradesmanrear wheel drive
Expressrear wheel drive
SLT Fleetrear wheel drive
Warlockrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: TradesmanTruck (Regular Cab)
ExpressTruck (Regular Cab)
SLT FleetTruck (Regular Cab)
WarlockTruck (Quad Cab)
Doors: Tradesman2
Express2
SLT Fleet2
Warlock4
Seating: Tradesman3
Express3
SLT Fleet3
Warlock6
Length: Tradesman231 in
Express209 in
SLT Fleet209 in
Warlock229 in
Width: Tradesman79.4 in
Express79.4 in
SLT Fleet79.4 in
Warlock79.4 in
Height: Tradesman74.4 in
Express74.6 in
SLT Fleet—
Warlock77.2 in
Wheelbase: Tradesman140 in
Express120 in
SLT Fleet120 in
Warlock140 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Tradesman10,610 lbs
Express9,200 lbs
SLT Fleet—
Warlock10,460 lbs
Max payload: Tradesman1,900 lbs
Express1,500 lbs
SLT Fleet—
Warlock1,880 lbs
Curb weight: Tradesman4,697 lbs
Express4,507 lbs
SLT Fleet—
Warlock4,924 lbs
Fuel tank: Tradesman32 gal
Express26 gal
SLT Fleet26 gal
Warlock26 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Tradesman20
Express20
SLT Fleet20
Warlock20
City MPG: Tradesman17
Express17
SLT Fleet17
Warlock17
Highway MPG: Tradesman25
Express25
SLT Fleet25
Warlock25

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Tradesman	Express	SLT Fleet	Warlock
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L
Horsepower	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp
Torque	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Quad Cab)
Doors	2	2	2	4
Seating	3	3	3	6
Length	231 in	209 in	209 in	229 in
Width	79.4 in	79.4 in	79.4 in	79.4 in
Height	74.4 in	74.6 in	—	77.2 in
Wheelbase	140 in	120 in	120 in	140 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	10,610 lbs	9,200 lbs	—	10,460 lbs
Max payload	1,900 lbs	1,500 lbs	—	1,880 lbs
Curb weight	4,697 lbs	4,507 lbs	—	4,924 lbs
Fuel tank	32 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	20	20	20
City MPG	17	17	17	17
Highway MPG	25	25	25	25