2027 Ram Ram 1500: real cost in California
See the Ram 1500 on Ram's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, TRADESMAN · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$42,575the advertised price
Drive away$49,541with fees and tax
Loan payment$759/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,404/moeverything, after resale
$49,541 to drive away + $71,815 to run it for 6 years − $20,253 back at resale = $101,103, or $1,404 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$49,541
Running it, 6 yrs+$71,815
Back at resale−$20,253
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$42,575Feesfreight $2,795 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,880Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,086Fuel13,500 mi a year at 22 MPG
+$21,153Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,449Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,416Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,134Maintenanceestimate
+$8,509Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,154Resale after 6 years48% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,253True cost $101,103 ÷ 72 months$1,404 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyQuad Cab, Crew Cab228.9–232.9 in long
Seats5, 6from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo53.3 cu ftbehind row 3
Ground clearance8.6–10.8 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine305–420 hp gas, 4x2, 4x4
0–60 mph5.7–7.3 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy11–22 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 11,150 lb
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 10 yrs
Resale at 6 years48% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
Every trim: auto braking, blind spot, adaptive cruise, 8.6–10.8 in clearance.| TRADESMAN QUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $42,575 | $49,541 | $101,103 | ✓ $1,404/mo | 6 | 6,450 | 22 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| EXPRESS QUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $44,700 | $51,857 | $103,243 | $1,434/mo | 6 | 6,450 | 22 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX | $45,325 | $52,539 | $104,138 | $1,446/mo | 6 | 6,450 | 22 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| TRADESMAN QUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $45,975 | $53,247 | $105,865 | $1,470/mo | 6 | 6,450 | 21 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX | $47,450 | $54,855 | $106,386 | $1,478/mo | 5 | 6,450 | 22 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| LONE STAR QUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $47,830 | $55,269 | $106,805 | $1,483/mo | 5 | 6,450 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| BIG HORN QUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $47,830 | $55,269 | $107,212 | $1,489/mo | 5 | 6,450 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| EXPRESS QUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $48,100 | $55,563 | $108,113 | $1,502/mo | 5 | 6,450 | 21 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $48,465 | $55,961 | $109,721 | $1,524/mo | 6 | 6,450 | 20 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $48,725 | $56,244 | $108,900 | $1,512/mo | 6 | 6,450 | 21 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX | $50,580 | $58,266 | $110,431 | $1,534/mo | 6 | 6,350 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX | $50,580 | $58,266 | $110,247 | $1,531/mo | 5 | 6,450 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $50,590 | $58,277 | $111,969 | $1,555/mo | 5 | 6,450 | 20 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $50,850 | $58,560 | $111,148 | $1,544/mo | 5 | 6,450 | 21 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LONE STAR QUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $51,230 | $58,974 | $112,164 | $1,558/mo | 6 | 6,350 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| BIG HORN QUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $51,230 | $58,974 | $112,375 | $1,561/mo | 5 | 6,350 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $51,865 | $59,667 | $114,701 | $1,593/mo | 6 | 6,450 | 19 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| WARLOCK CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $53,415 | $61,356 | $120,005 | $1,667/mo | 6 | 6,350 | 17 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $53,720 | $61,688 | $116,231 | $1,614/mo | 5 | 6,350 | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX | $53,720 | $61,688 | $116,231 | $1,614/mo | 5 | 6,350 | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $53,980 | $61,972 | $115,410 | $1,603/mo | 5 | 6,350 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $53,980 | $61,972 | $115,410 | $1,603/mo | 5 | 6,350 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $53,990 | $61,983 | $116,949 | $1,624/mo | 5 | 6,450 | 19 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $57,120 | $65,394 | $121,329 | $1,685/mo | 5 | 6,350 | 19 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $57,120 | $65,394 | $121,152 | $1,683/mo | 5 | 8,200 | 19 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX | $61,880 | $70,582 | $125,622 | $1,745/mo | 5 | 8,100 | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| RUMBLE BEE QUAD CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $61,990 | $70,702 | $125,928 | $1,749/mo | 5 | 11,150 | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $65,280 | $74,288 | $130,800 | $1,817/mo | 5 | 8,100 | 19 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $65,725 | $74,773 | $131,297 | $1,824/mo | 5 | 8,100 | 19 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| REBEL CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $65,845 | $74,903 | $131,409 | $1,825/mo | 5 | 11,150 | 19 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| RHO CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $74,995 | $84,876 | $148,779 | $2,066/mo | 5 | 9,100 | 15 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $76,805 | $86,849 | $147,117 | $2,043/mo | 5 | 9,100 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $77,105 | $87,176 | $147,448 | $2,048/mo | 5 | 9,100 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LONGHORN LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $77,300 | $87,388 | $147,682 | $2,051/mo | 5 | 9,100 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| LONGHORN LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX | $77,600 | $87,715 | $148,013 | $2,056/mo | 5 | 9,100 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| TUNGSTEN CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $89,200 | $100,358 | $160,817 | $2,234/mo | 5 | 9,100 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| TRX SRT CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX | $99,995 | $112,123 | $187,652 | $2,606/mo | 5 | 9,100 | 11 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
TRADESMANQUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
✓ $1,404/mo
True cost
EXPRESSQUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,434/mo
True cost
TRADESMANCREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX
$1,446/mo
True cost
TRADESMANQUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,470/mo
True cost
EXPRESSCREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX
$1,478/mo
True cost
LONE STARQUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,483/mo
True cost
BIG HORNQUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,489/mo
True cost
EXPRESSQUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,502/mo
True cost
TRADESMANCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,524/mo
True cost
TRADESMANCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$1,512/mo
True cost
LONE STARCREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX
$1,534/mo
True cost
BIG HORNCREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX
$1,531/mo
True cost
EXPRESSCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,555/mo
True cost
EXPRESSCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$1,544/mo
True cost
LONE STARQUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,558/mo
True cost
BIG HORNQUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,561/mo
True cost
TRADESMANCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,593/mo
True cost
WARLOCKCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$1,667/mo
True cost
LONE STARCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,614/mo
True cost
BIG HORNCREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX
$1,614/mo
True cost
BIG HORNCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$1,603/mo
True cost
LONE STARCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$1,603/mo
True cost
EXPRESSCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,624/mo
True cost
BIG HORNCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,685/mo
True cost
LONE STARCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,683/mo
True cost
LARAMIECREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX
$1,745/mo
True cost
RUMBLE BEEQUAD CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$1,749/mo
True cost
LARAMIECREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$1,817/mo
True cost
LARAMIECREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$1,824/mo
True cost
REBELCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$1,825/mo
True cost
RHOCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$2,066/mo
True cost
LIMITEDCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$2,043/mo
True cost
LIMITEDCREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$2,048/mo
True cost
LONGHORNLIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$2,051/mo
True cost
LONGHORNLIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
$2,056/mo
True cost
TUNGSTENCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$2,234/mo
True cost
TRX SRTCREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
$2,606/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
TRADESMAN QUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$42,575
EXPRESS QUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$44,700
TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX$45,325
TRADESMAN QUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$45,975
EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX$47,450
LONE STAR QUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$47,830
BIG HORN QUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$47,830
EXPRESS QUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$48,100
TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$48,465
TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$48,725
LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX$50,580
BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX$50,580
EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$50,590
EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$50,850
LONE STAR QUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$51,230
BIG HORN QUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$51,230
TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$51,865
WARLOCK CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$53,415
LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$53,720
BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX$53,720
BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$53,980
LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$53,980
EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$53,990
BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$57,120
LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$57,120
LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX$61,880
RUMBLE BEE QUAD CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$61,990
LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$65,280
LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$65,725
REBEL CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$65,845
RHO CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$74,995
LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$76,805
LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$77,105
LONGHORN LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$77,300
LONGHORN LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX$77,600
TUNGSTEN CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$89,200
TRX SRT CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX$99,995
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ TRADESMAN QUAD CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX to EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
✓ BIG HORN QUAD CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX to TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
✓ LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X2 6'4" BOX to EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
+ $495
+ $495
+ $495
+ $495
+ $495
✓
+ $645
+ $645
+ $795
✓ LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX to LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
Parking sensors
✓ LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X2 5'7" BOX to RUMBLE BEE QUAD CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
✓
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $3,195
+ $1,695
+ $3,295
+ $1,695
+ $3,195
+ $1,695
+ $3,295
+ $1,695
+ $3,295
✓ from LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
Cooled seats
+ Option
✓
✓ LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX to LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
+ $1,545
+ $9,395
Heated steering wheel
+ $3,195
+ $1,695
+ $3,295
+ $1,695
+ $3,195
+ $1,695
+ $3,295
+ $1,695
+ $3,295
+ $1,695
+ $1,545
Heated rear seats
+ Option
✓
✓ LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX to LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
+ $2,795
+ $9,395
Dual-zone climate
+ $3,195
+ $3,295
+ $3,195
+ $3,295
+ $3,295
Massaging seats
+ $9,395
Convenience
Push-button start
+ $3,295
+ Option
+ $3,295
+ $3,295
+ $2,795
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
+ Option
+ $2,045
+ $2,045
+ $2,795
+ $9,395
Wireless phone charging
+ $3,195
+ $3,295
+ $3,195
+ $3,295
+ $3,295
+ $795
+ $9,395
Power driver's seat
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
+ $1,545
+ $9,395
Memory seat
+ Option
+ $9,395
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
+ Option
Built-in navigation
+ $3,195
+ $3,295
+ $3,195
+ $3,295
+ $3,295
✓ from LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
Premium sound system
+ Option
+ $2,045
+ $2,045
+ $2,795
✓
✓ from LONGHORN LIMITED CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
Head-up display
+ $1,095
+ $1,095
+ $9,395
+ $5,160
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
+ $3,195
+ $3,295
+ $3,195
+ $3,295
+ $3,295
✓ from LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓
✓
✓ EXPRESS CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX to WARLOCK CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
✓ BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX to LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 6'4" BOX
✓ from RUMBLE BEE QUAD CAB 4X4 5'7" BOX
Tow hitch included
+ $1,095
+ $1,095
+ $595
+ $1,095
+ $595
Sunroof
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
Panoramic roof
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
Ram lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Recalls
12 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Ram 1500 models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Tires2026 · 16,385 vehicles
The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended.Recall 26V623000 at NHTSA ↗Air bags2026 · 5 vehicles
A connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.Recall 26V622000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025, 2026 · 239,130 vehicles
A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."Recall 26V560000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2026 · 844,028 vehicles
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.Recall 26V531000 at NHTSA ↗Seat belts2025, 2026 · 1,271,294 vehicles
The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed.Recall 26V495000 at NHTSA ↗Exterior lighting2026 · 12,592 vehicles
The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail.Recall 26V421000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Ram 1500 in California?
- $49,541 to drive away for the TRADESMAN, from a $42,575 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $759 loan payment, about $1,471 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,404 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 6,350 lb to 11,150 lb, depending on the trim.
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