Used
2026 RAM 1500
Big Horn
Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat•Black
$43,481
Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
2018 Ram 1500
13 trims · 76 configurations · Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Quad Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★☆
4 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★☆☆
Source: NHTSA · 15 recalls on record
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96 live listings from $8,365 · median $55,980
- 20,762 mi
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on Tradesman
Total price (Tradesman MSRP)
$27,095
Typical monthly
$537/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2018 Ram 1500 trims
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
- 10,620 lbs
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
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
- —
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
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
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
- 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
- —
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
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
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
- 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
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
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
| 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 | 10,620 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)SportgasHFEdieselLone Star Silverflex-fuel (FFV)Laramieflex-fuel (FFV)RebelgasNightgasLaramie LonghorngasLimitedgas
- 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 unleadedHFEdiesel fuelLone Star Silverflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)Laramieflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)Rebelregular unleadedNightregular unleadedLaramie Longhornregular unleadedLimitedregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- TradesmanV6ExpressV6SLT FleetV6Lone StarV6Big HornV6SportV8HFEV6Lone Star SilverV6LaramieV6RebelV8NightV8Laramie LonghornV8LimitedV8
- Displacement
- Tradesman3.6 LExpress3.6 LSLT Fleet3.6 LLone Star3.6 LBig Horn3.6 LSport5.7 LHFE3 LLone Star Silver3.6 LLaramie3.6 LRebel5.7 LNight5.7 LLaramie Longhorn5.7 LLimited5.7 L
- Horsepower
- Tradesman305 hpExpress305 hpSLT Fleet305 hpLone Star305 hpBig Horn305 hpSport395 hpHFE240 hpLone Star Silver305 hpLaramie305 hpRebel395 hpNight395 hpLaramie Longhorn395 hpLimited395 hp
- Torque
- Tradesman269 lb-ftExpress269 lb-ftSLT Fleet269 lb-ftLone Star269 lb-ftBig Horn269 lb-ftSport410 lb-ftHFE420 lb-ftLone Star Silver269 lb-ftLaramie269 lb-ftRebel410 lb-ftNight410 lb-ftLaramie Longhorn410 lb-ftLimited410 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Tradesman8-speed shiftable automaticExpress8-speed shiftable automaticSLT Fleet8-speed shiftable automaticLone Star8-speed shiftable automaticBig Horn8-speed shiftable automaticSport8-speed shiftable automaticHFE8-speed shiftable automaticLone Star Silver8-speed shiftable automaticLaramie8-speed shiftable automaticRebel8-speed shiftable automaticNight8-speed shiftable automaticLaramie Longhorn8-speed shiftable automaticLimited8-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Tradesmanrear wheel driveExpressrear wheel driveSLT Fleetrear wheel driveLone Starrear wheel driveBig Hornrear wheel driveSportrear wheel driveHFErear wheel driveLone Star Silverrear wheel driveLaramierear wheel driveRebelrear wheel driveNightfour wheel driveLaramie Longhornrear wheel driveLimitedrear 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
- Tradesman2Express2SLT Fleet2Lone Star2Big Horn2Sport2HFE4Lone Star Silver4Laramie4Rebel4Night4Laramie Longhorn4Limited4
- Seating
- Tradesman3Express3SLT Fleet3Lone Star3Big Horn3Sport2HFE6Lone Star Silver5Laramie6Rebel5Night5Laramie Longhorn5Limited5
- Length
- Tradesman231 inExpress209 inSLT Fleet—Lone Star209 inBig Horn209 inSport209 inHFE—Lone Star Silver229 inLaramie229 inRebel229 inNight237.9 inLaramie Longhorn229 inLimited229 in
- Width
- Tradesman79.4 inExpress79.4 inSLT Fleet—Lone Star79.4 inBig Horn79.4 inSport79.4 inHFE—Lone Star Silver79.4 inLaramie79.4 inRebel79.4 inNight79.4 inLaramie Longhorn79.4 inLimited79.4 in
- Height
- Tradesman74.4 inExpress74.6 inSLT Fleet—Lone Star74.6 inBig Horn74.6 inSport74.6 inHFE—Lone Star Silver77 inLaramie77.2 inRebel77.6 inNight77.4 inLaramie Longhorn77.6 inLimited77.6 in
- Wheelbase
- Tradesman140.5 inExpress120.5 inSLT Fleet—Lone Star120.5 inBig Horn120.5 inSport120.5 inHFE—Lone Star Silver140.5 inLaramie140.5 inRebel140.5 inNight149.5 inLaramie Longhorn140.5 inLimited140.5 in
Capacity & weight
- Max towing
- Tradesman10,620 lbsExpress9,160 lbsSLT Fleet—Lone Star9,160 lbsBig Horn9,160 lbsSport9,160 lbsHFE—Lone Star Silver10,330 lbsLaramie10,340 lbsRebel10,220 lbsNight10,140 lbsLaramie Longhorn10,220 lbsLimited10,220 lbs
- Max payload
- Tradesman1,880 lbsExpress1,500 lbsSLT Fleet—Lone Star1,500 lbsBig Horn1,500 lbsSport1,590 lbsHFE—Lone Star Silver1,820 lbsLaramie1,880 lbsRebel1,680 lbsNight1,510 lbsLaramie Longhorn1,652 lbsLimited1,654 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Tradesman32 galExpress26 galSLT Fleet26 galLone Star26 galBig Horn26 galSport26 galHFE26 galLone Star Silver26 galLaramie26 galRebel26 galNight26 galLaramie Longhorn32 galLimited32 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Tradesman20Express20SLT Fleet20Lone Star20Big Horn20Sport17HFE23Lone Star Silver20Laramie20Rebel17Night17Laramie Longhorn17Limited17
- City MPG
- Tradesman17Express17SLT Fleet17Lone Star17Big Horn17Sport15HFE20Lone Star Silver17Laramie17Rebel15Night15Laramie Longhorn15Limited15
- Highway MPG
- Tradesman25Express25SLT Fleet25Lone Star25Big Horn25Sport22HFE27Lone Star Silver25Laramie25Rebel22Night21Laramie Longhorn22Limited22
| 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 | 231 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 | 74.4 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 | 140.5 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 | 10,620 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 | 1,880 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 | 32 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 $8,365.
- 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.