How much does the 2021 Ram 1500 cost?

The 2021 Ram 1500 has a starting MSRP of $32,795, ranging up to $70,325 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Tradesman from $32,795; HFE from $34,645; Big Horn from $37,290; Lone Star from $37,290; Laramie from $41,980; Rebel from $46,295. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $0.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Ram 1500?

The 2021 Ram 1500 achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2021 Ram 1500 tow?

The 2021 Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 12,750 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2021 Ram 1500 safe?

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

How many trims does the 2021 Ram 1500 come in?

The 2021 Ram 1500 is available in 9 trims (38 total configurations) across Truck (Quad Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2021 Ram 1500

9 trims · 38 configurations · Truck (Quad Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)

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46 for sale · Starting MSRP $32,795 – $70,325

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

Ram 1500 for sale

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Tradesman

Total price (Tradesman MSRP)

$32,795

Typical monthly

$649/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Ram 1500 trims

Tradesman
6 configurations
MSRP
$32,795 – $39,445
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 mild hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
12,750 lbs
HFE
2 configurations
MSRP
$34,645 – $42,240
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/26
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 mild hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,720 lbs
Big Horn
6 configurations
MSRP
$37,290 – $43,765
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 mild hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Lone Star
6 configurations
MSRP
$37,290 – $43,765
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 mild hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Laramie
6 configurations
MSRP
$41,980 – $48,805
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 mild hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Rebel
3 configurations
MSRP
$46,295 – $49,620
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 mild hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Longhorn
4 configurations
MSRP
$52,280 – $56,080
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/25
Horsepower
305 hp
Torque
269 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 mild hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Limited
4 configurations
MSRP
$56,950 – $60,950
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
395 hp
Torque
410 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
TRX
MSRP
$70,325
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
10/14
Horsepower
702 hp
Torque
650 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Ram 1500 trim specifications
Spec	Tradesman6 configurations	HFE2 configurations	Big Horn6 configurations	Lone Star6 configurations	Laramie6 configurations	Rebel3 configurations	Longhorn4 configurations	Limited4 configurations	TRX
MSRP	$32,795 – $39,445	$34,645 – $42,240	$37,290 – $43,765	$37,290 – $43,765	$41,980 – $48,805	$46,295 – $49,620	$52,280 – $56,080	$56,950 – $60,950	$70,325
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/25	20/26	20/25	20/25	20/25	20/25	20/25	17/23	10/14
Horsepower	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	395 hp	702 hp
Torque	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	650 lb-ft
Engine	3.6L V6 mild hybrid	3.6L V6 mild hybrid	3.6L V6 mild hybrid	3.6L V6 mild hybrid	3.6L V6 mild hybrid	3.6L V6 mild hybrid	3.6L V6 mild hybrid	5.7L V8 gas	6.2L V8 gas
Seating	6	5	6	6	6	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	12,750 lbs	6,720 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: Tradesmanmild hybrid
HFEmild hybrid
Big Hornmild hybrid
Lone Starmild hybrid
Laramiemild hybrid
Rebelmild hybrid
Longhornmild hybrid
Limitedgas
TRXgas
Fuel type: Tradesmanregular unleaded
HFEregular unleaded
Big Hornregular unleaded
Lone Starregular unleaded
Laramieregular unleaded
Rebelregular unleaded
Longhornregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
TRXpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: TradesmanV6
HFEV6
Big HornV6
Lone StarV6
LaramieV6
RebelV6
LonghornV6
LimitedV8
TRXV8
Displacement: Tradesman3.6 L
HFE3.6 L
Big Horn3.6 L
Lone Star3.6 L
Laramie3.6 L
Rebel3.6 L
Longhorn3.6 L
Limited5.7 L
TRX6.2 L
Horsepower: Tradesman305 hp
HFE305 hp
Big Horn305 hp
Lone Star305 hp
Laramie305 hp
Rebel305 hp
Longhorn305 hp
Limited395 hp
TRX702 hp
Torque: Tradesman269 lb-ft
HFE269 lb-ft
Big Horn269 lb-ft
Lone Star269 lb-ft
Laramie269 lb-ft
Rebel269 lb-ft
Longhorn269 lb-ft
Limited410 lb-ft
TRX650 lb-ft
Transmission: Tradesman8-speed shiftable automatic
HFE8-speed shiftable automatic
Big Horn8-speed shiftable automatic
Lone Star8-speed shiftable automatic
Laramie8-speed shiftable automatic
Rebel8-speed shiftable automatic
Longhorn8-speed shiftable automatic
Limited8-speed shiftable automatic
TRX8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Tradesmanrear wheel drive
HFErear wheel drive
Big Hornrear wheel drive
Lone Starrear wheel drive
Laramierear wheel drive
Rebelrear wheel drive
Longhornrear wheel drive
Limitedrear wheel drive
TRXfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: TradesmanTruck (Quad Cab)
HFETruck (Quad Cab)
Big HornTruck (Quad Cab)
Lone StarTruck (Quad Cab)
LaramieTruck (Quad Cab)
RebelTruck (Crew Cab)
LonghornTruck (Crew Cab)
LimitedTruck (Crew Cab)
TRXTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: Tradesman4
HFE4
Big Horn4
Lone Star4
Laramie4
Rebel4
Longhorn4
Limited4
TRX4
Seating: Tradesman6
HFE5
Big Horn6
Lone Star6
Laramie6
Rebel5
Longhorn5
Limited5
TRX5
Length: Tradesman228.9 in
HFE228.9 in
Big Horn228.9 in
Lone Star228.9 in
Laramie228.9 in
Rebel232.9 in
Longhorn232.9 in
Limited241.8 in
TRX232.9 in
Height: Tradesman77.6 in
HFE77.6 in
Big Horn77.6 in
Lone Star77.6 in
Laramie77.6 in
Rebel77.5 in
Longhorn77.5 in
Limited77.4 in
TRX80.9 in
Wheelbase: Tradesman140.5 in
HFE140.5 in
Big Horn140.5 in
Lone Star140.5 in
Laramie140.5 in
Rebel144.5 in
Longhorn144.5 in
Limited153.5 in
TRX145.1 in
Ground clearance: Tradesman—
HFE—
Big Horn—
Lone Star—
Laramie—
Rebel—
Longhorn8.3 in
Limited8.6 in
TRX11.8 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Tradesman12,750 lbs
HFE6,720 lbs
Big Horn—
Lone Star—
Laramie—
Rebel—
Longhorn—
Limited—
TRX—
Max payload: Tradesman2,320 lbs
HFE1,240 lbs
Big Horn2,010 lbs
Lone Star2,010 lbs
Laramie1,900 lbs
Rebel1,800 lbs
Longhorn1,710 lbs
Limited1,550 lbs
TRX1,310 lbs
Curb weight: Tradesman4,778 lbs
HFE4,768 lbs
Big Horn4,792 lbs
Lone Star4,792 lbs
Laramie4,899 lbs
Rebel5,096 lbs
Longhorn5,192 lbs
Limited5,353 lbs
TRX6,396 lbs
Fuel tank: Tradesman23 gal
HFE23 gal
Big Horn23 gal
Lone Star23 gal
Laramie23 gal
Rebel26 gal
Longhorn26 gal
Limited26 gal
TRX33 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Tradesman22
HFE23
Big Horn22
Lone Star22
Laramie22
Rebel22
Longhorn22
Limited19
TRX12
City MPG: Tradesman20
HFE20
Big Horn20
Lone Star20
Laramie20
Rebel20
Longhorn20
Limited17
TRX10
Highway MPG: Tradesman25
HFE26
Big Horn25
Lone Star25
Laramie25
Rebel25
Longhorn25
Limited23
TRX14

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Tradesman	HFE	Big Horn	Lone Star	Laramie	Rebel	Longhorn	Limited	TRX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid	mild hybrid	mild hybrid	mild hybrid	mild hybrid	mild hybrid	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V8	V8
Displacement	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	5.7 L	6.2 L
Horsepower	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	305 hp	395 hp	702 hp
Torque	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	410 lb-ft	650 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
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	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Quad Cab)	Truck (Quad Cab)	Truck (Quad Cab)	Truck (Quad Cab)	Truck (Quad Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	6	5	6	6	6	5	5	5	5
Length	228.9 in	228.9 in	228.9 in	228.9 in	228.9 in	232.9 in	232.9 in	241.8 in	232.9 in
Height	77.6 in	77.6 in	77.6 in	77.6 in	77.6 in	77.5 in	77.5 in	77.4 in	80.9 in
Wheelbase	140.5 in	140.5 in	140.5 in	140.5 in	140.5 in	144.5 in	144.5 in	153.5 in	145.1 in
Ground clearance	—	—	—	—	—	—	8.3 in	8.6 in	11.8 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	12,750 lbs	6,720 lbs	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max payload	2,320 lbs	1,240 lbs	2,010 lbs	2,010 lbs	1,900 lbs	1,800 lbs	1,710 lbs	1,550 lbs	1,310 lbs
Curb weight	4,778 lbs	4,768 lbs	4,792 lbs	4,792 lbs	4,899 lbs	5,096 lbs	5,192 lbs	5,353 lbs	6,396 lbs
Fuel tank	23 gal	23 gal	23 gal	23 gal	23 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	33 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	23	22	22	22	22	22	19	12
City MPG	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	17	10
Highway MPG	25	26	25	25	25	25	25	23	14