Ram Depreciation Calculator
A typical Ram keeps about 66% of its price after 3 years and 54% after 5, about average for its class. Enter your own numbers below.
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Today $38,000
- Total value lost
- $17,525 (46%)
- Cost of depreciation per month
- $292
- Each extra 1,000 miles a year costs
- $307 by the end
- Worst single year
- $6,080
| Year | Value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $38,000 | — | 0% |
| Year 1 | $31,920 | $6,080 · 16% | 16% |
| Year 2 | $28,090 | $3,830 · 12% | 26% |
| Year 3 | $25,000 | $3,090 · 11% | 34% |
| Year 4 | $22,500 | $2,500 · 10% | 41% |
| Year 5 | $20,475 | $2,025 · 9% | 46% |
Ram depreciation rate
Pickups hold value; heavy-duty diesels especially, if documented. Popular models: 1500, 2500, 3500.
| Value left after | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram (model estimate) | 84% | 66% | 54% | 46% |
| Average pickup truck | 84% | 66% | 54% | 46% |
The brand tier (average) reflects recurring patterns in Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards and iSeeCars depreciation studies. It shifts the yearly loss by about a quarter. It isn't model-specific data; check listings for a sale price.
See also: cars that hold their value, depreciation rate by year and compare two vehicles.
Questions people ask
How fast does a Ram depreciate?
Ram vehicles generally lose value about average for their class. Using AssetDropper's model for a typical pickup truck with Ram's resale tier, one keeps about 84% of its price after one year, 66% after three and 54% after five. Individual models vary a lot, so use the calculator with your own price, age and mileage.
Which Ram models hold their value best?
Among the Ram lineup (1500, 2500, 3500), the models that resale studies by Kelley Blue Book and iSeeCars tend to rate highest are usually the trucks, SUVs and long-running nameplates. Pickups hold value; heavy-duty diesels especially, if documented.
Is a used Ram a good buy?
A used Ram keeps its value well, so you pay a smaller discount versus new, but you'll also get more back when you sell. Compare a new and a 3-year-old example on the compare page.
How do I estimate my Ram's value?
Enter today's value (or the price you paid) and the vehicle's age above. The calculator continues the depreciation curve from that age. For an exact sale price, check current listings for the same model, year, trim and mileage near you.