How much does the 2018 Ram 1500 cost?

The 2018 Ram 1500 has a starting MSRP of $27,095, ranging up to $57,195 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Tradesman from $27,095; Express from $28,395; SLT Fleet from $31,195; Lone Star from $31,495; Big Horn from $33,495; Sport from $36,895. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $899.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Ram 1500?

The 2018 Ram 1500 achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2018 Ram 1500 tow?

The 2018 Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 10,620 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2018 Ram 1500 safe?

The 2018 Ram 1500 earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 15 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2018 Ram 1500 come in?

The 2018 Ram 1500 is available in 13 trims (76 total configurations) across Truck (Regular Cab) and Truck (Quad Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2018 Ram 1500

13 trims · 76 configurations · Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Quad Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)

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$899

3907 for sale · Starting MSRP $27,095 – $57,195

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★☆☆

Source: NHTSA · 15 recalls on record

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MSRP by trim

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Total price (Tradesman MSRP)

$27,095

Typical monthly

$537/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2018 Ram 1500 trims

Tradesman
10 configurations
MSRP
$27,095 – $37,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,160 lbs
Express
6 configurations
MSRP
$28,395 – $38,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,160 lbs
SLT Fleet
10 configurations
MSRP
$31,195 – $43,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Lone Star
10 configurations
MSRP
$31,495 – $43,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,160 lbs
Big Horn
10 configurations
MSRP
$33,495 – $45,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,160 lbs
Sport
8 configurations
MSRP
$36,895 – $46,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
395 hp
Torque
410 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,160 lbs
HFE
MSRP
$37,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
420 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 diesel
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Lone Star Silver
4 configurations
MSRP
$39,195 – $44,795
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,330 lbs
Laramie
6 configurations
MSRP
$40,145 – $47,645
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,340 lbs
Rebel
2 configurations
MSRP
$45,295 – $47,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
395 hp
Torque
410 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,220 lbs
Night
MSRP
$46,790
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
395 hp
Torque
410 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,140 lbs
Laramie Longhorn
4 configurations
MSRP
$50,095 – $53,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
395 hp
Torque
410 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,220 lbs
Limited
4 configurations
MSRP
$53,295 – $57,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
395 hp
Torque
410 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,220 lbs

Compare 2018 Ram 1500 trim specifications
Spec	Tradesman10 configurations	Express6 configurations	SLT Fleet10 configurations	Lone Star10 configurations	Big Horn10 configurations	Sport8 configurations	HFE	Lone Star Silver4 configurations	Laramie6 configurations	Rebel2 configurations	Night	Laramie Longhorn4 configurations	Limited4 configurations
MSRP	$27,095 – $37,595	$28,395 – $38,895	$31,195 – $43,195	$31,495 – $43,895	$33,495 – $45,895	$36,895 – $46,395	$37,895	$39,195 – $44,795	$40,145 – $47,645	$45,295 – $47,395	$46,790	$50,095 – $53,995	$53,295 – $57,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/25	17/25	17/25	17/25	17/25	15/22	20/27	17/25	17/25	15/22	15/21	15/22	15/22
Horsepower	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	395 hp	240 hp	305 hp	305 hp	395 hp	395 hp	395 hp	395 hp
Torque	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	420 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	410 lb-ft
Engine	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.7L V8 gas	3L V6 diesel	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas
Seating	3	3	3	3	3	2	6	5	6	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	9,160 lbs	9,160 lbs	—	9,160 lbs	9,160 lbs	9,160 lbs	—	10,330 lbs	10,340 lbs	10,220 lbs	10,140 lbs	10,220 lbs	10,220 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: Tradesmanflex-fuel (FFV)
Expressflex-fuel (FFV)
SLT Fleetflex-fuel (FFV)
Lone Starflex-fuel (FFV)
Big Hornflex-fuel (FFV)
Sportgas
HFEdiesel
Lone Star Silverflex-fuel (FFV)
Laramieflex-fuel (FFV)
Rebelgas
Nightgas
Laramie Longhorngas
Limitedgas
Fuel type: Tradesmanflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Expressflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SLT Fleetflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Lone Starflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Big Hornflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Sportregular unleaded
HFEdiesel fuel
Lone Star Silverflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Laramieflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Rebelregular unleaded
Nightregular unleaded
Laramie Longhornregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Cylinders: TradesmanV6
ExpressV6
SLT FleetV6
Lone StarV6
Big HornV6
SportV8
HFEV6
Lone Star SilverV6
LaramieV6
RebelV8
NightV8
Laramie LonghornV8
LimitedV8
Displacement: Tradesman3.6 L
Express3.6 L
SLT Fleet3.6 L
Lone Star3.6 L
Big Horn3.6 L
Sport5.7 L
HFE3 L
Lone Star Silver3.6 L
Laramie3.6 L
Rebel5.7 L
Night5.7 L
Laramie Longhorn5.7 L
Limited5.7 L
Horsepower: Tradesman305 hp
Express305 hp
SLT Fleet305 hp
Lone Star305 hp
Big Horn305 hp
Sport395 hp
HFE240 hp
Lone Star Silver305 hp
Laramie305 hp
Rebel395 hp
Night395 hp
Laramie Longhorn395 hp
Limited395 hp
Torque: Tradesman269 lb-ft
Express269 lb-ft
SLT Fleet269 lb-ft
Lone Star269 lb-ft
Big Horn269 lb-ft
Sport410 lb-ft
HFE420 lb-ft
Lone Star Silver269 lb-ft
Laramie269 lb-ft
Rebel410 lb-ft
Night410 lb-ft
Laramie Longhorn410 lb-ft
Limited410 lb-ft
Transmission: Tradesman8-speed shiftable automatic
Express8-speed shiftable automatic
SLT Fleet8-speed shiftable automatic
Lone Star8-speed shiftable automatic
Big Horn8-speed shiftable automatic
Sport8-speed shiftable automatic
HFE8-speed shiftable automatic
Lone Star Silver8-speed shiftable automatic
Laramie8-speed shiftable automatic
Rebel8-speed shiftable automatic
Night8-speed shiftable automatic
Laramie Longhorn8-speed shiftable automatic
Limited8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Tradesmanrear wheel drive
Expressrear wheel drive
SLT Fleetrear wheel drive
Lone Starrear wheel drive
Big Hornrear wheel drive
Sportrear wheel drive
HFErear wheel drive
Lone Star Silverrear wheel drive
Laramierear wheel drive
Rebelrear wheel drive
Nightfour wheel drive
Laramie Longhornrear wheel drive
Limitedrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: TradesmanTruck (Regular Cab)
ExpressTruck (Regular Cab)
SLT FleetTruck (Regular Cab)
Lone StarTruck (Regular Cab)
Big HornTruck (Regular Cab)
SportTruck (Regular Cab)
HFETruck (Quad Cab)
Lone Star SilverTruck (Crew Cab)
LaramieTruck (Quad Cab)
RebelTruck (Crew Cab)
NightTruck (Crew Cab)
Laramie LonghornTruck (Crew Cab)
LimitedTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: Tradesman2
Express2
SLT Fleet2
Lone Star2
Big Horn2
Sport2
HFE4
Lone Star Silver4
Laramie4
Rebel4
Night4
Laramie Longhorn4
Limited4
Seating: Tradesman3
Express3
SLT Fleet3
Lone Star3
Big Horn3
Sport2
HFE6
Lone Star Silver5
Laramie6
Rebel5
Night5
Laramie Longhorn5
Limited5
Length: Tradesman209 in
Express209 in
SLT Fleet—
Lone Star209 in
Big Horn209 in
Sport209 in
HFE—
Lone Star Silver229 in
Laramie229 in
Rebel229 in
Night237.9 in
Laramie Longhorn229 in
Limited229 in
Width: Tradesman79.4 in
Express79.4 in
SLT Fleet—
Lone Star79.4 in
Big Horn79.4 in
Sport79.4 in
HFE—
Lone Star Silver79.4 in
Laramie79.4 in
Rebel79.4 in
Night79.4 in
Laramie Longhorn79.4 in
Limited79.4 in
Height: Tradesman74.6 in
Express74.6 in
SLT Fleet—
Lone Star74.6 in
Big Horn74.6 in
Sport74.6 in
HFE—
Lone Star Silver77 in
Laramie77.2 in
Rebel77.6 in
Night77.4 in
Laramie Longhorn77.6 in
Limited77.6 in
Wheelbase: Tradesman120.5 in
Express120.5 in
SLT Fleet—
Lone Star120.5 in
Big Horn120.5 in
Sport120.5 in
HFE—
Lone Star Silver140.5 in
Laramie140.5 in
Rebel140.5 in
Night149.5 in
Laramie Longhorn140.5 in
Limited140.5 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Tradesman9,160 lbs
Express9,160 lbs
SLT Fleet—
Lone Star9,160 lbs
Big Horn9,160 lbs
Sport9,160 lbs
HFE—
Lone Star Silver10,330 lbs
Laramie10,340 lbs
Rebel10,220 lbs
Night10,140 lbs
Laramie Longhorn10,220 lbs
Limited10,220 lbs
Max payload: Tradesman1,500 lbs
Express1,500 lbs
SLT Fleet—
Lone Star1,500 lbs
Big Horn1,500 lbs
Sport1,590 lbs
HFE—
Lone Star Silver1,820 lbs
Laramie1,880 lbs
Rebel1,680 lbs
Night1,510 lbs
Laramie Longhorn1,652 lbs
Limited1,654 lbs
Fuel tank: Tradesman26 gal
Express26 gal
SLT Fleet26 gal
Lone Star26 gal
Big Horn26 gal
Sport26 gal
HFE26 gal
Lone Star Silver26 gal
Laramie26 gal
Rebel26 gal
Night26 gal
Laramie Longhorn32 gal
Limited32 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Tradesman20
Express20
SLT Fleet20
Lone Star20
Big Horn20
Sport17
HFE23
Lone Star Silver20
Laramie20
Rebel17
Night17
Laramie Longhorn17
Limited17
City MPG: Tradesman17
Express17
SLT Fleet17
Lone Star17
Big Horn17
Sport15
HFE20
Lone Star Silver17
Laramie17
Rebel15
Night15
Laramie Longhorn15
Limited15
Highway MPG: Tradesman25
Express25
SLT Fleet25
Lone Star25
Big Horn25
Sport22
HFE27
Lone Star Silver25
Laramie25
Rebel22
Night21
Laramie Longhorn22
Limited22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Tradesman	Express	SLT Fleet	Lone Star	Big Horn	Sport	HFE	Lone Star Silver	Laramie	Rebel	Night	Laramie Longhorn	Limited
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas	diesel	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	diesel fuel	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V8	V6	V6	V6	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	5.7 L	3 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L
Horsepower	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	395 hp	240 hp	305 hp	305 hp	395 hp	395 hp	395 hp	395 hp
Torque	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	420 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	410 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	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	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Quad Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Quad Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	2	2	2	2	2	2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	3	3	3	3	3	2	6	5	6	5	5	5	5
Length	209 in	209 in	—	209 in	209 in	209 in	—	229 in	229 in	229 in	237.9 in	229 in	229 in
Width	79.4 in	79.4 in	—	79.4 in	79.4 in	79.4 in	—	79.4 in	79.4 in	79.4 in	79.4 in	79.4 in	79.4 in
Height	74.6 in	74.6 in	—	74.6 in	74.6 in	74.6 in	—	77 in	77.2 in	77.6 in	77.4 in	77.6 in	77.6 in
Wheelbase	120.5 in	120.5 in	—	120.5 in	120.5 in	120.5 in	—	140.5 in	140.5 in	140.5 in	149.5 in	140.5 in	140.5 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	9,160 lbs	9,160 lbs	—	9,160 lbs	9,160 lbs	9,160 lbs	—	10,330 lbs	10,340 lbs	10,220 lbs	10,140 lbs	10,220 lbs	10,220 lbs
Max payload	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	—	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,590 lbs	—	1,820 lbs	1,880 lbs	1,680 lbs	1,510 lbs	1,652 lbs	1,654 lbs
Fuel tank	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	32 gal	32 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	20	20	20	20	17	23	20	20	17	17	17	17
City MPG	17	17	17	17	17	15	20	17	17	15	15	15	15
Highway MPG	25	25	25	25	25	22	27	25	25	22	21	22	22

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2018 Ram 1500 FAQ

How much does the 2018 Ram 1500 cost?: The 2018 Ram 1500 has a starting MSRP of $27,095, ranging up to $57,195 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Tradesman from $27,095; Express from $28,395; SLT Fleet from $31,195; Lone Star from $31,495; Big Horn from $33,495; Sport from $36,895. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $899.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Ram 1500?: The 2018 Ram 1500 achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much can the 2018 Ram 1500 tow?: The 2018 Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 10,620 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2018 Ram 1500 safe?: The 2018 Ram 1500 earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 15 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2018 Ram 1500 come in?: The 2018 Ram 1500 is available in 13 trims (76 total configurations) across Truck (Regular Cab) and Truck (Quad Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

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