2013 Ram 1500 vs. 2014 Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Ram 1500 and 2014 Ram 1500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Ram 1500 and the 2014 Ram 1500.
When we compare the 2013 Ram 1500's and the 2014 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2014 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2013 Ram 1500 and 2014 Ram 1500 have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2013 Ram 1500's and the 2014 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Ram 1500 is a better car than the 2014 Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2013 Ram 1500 ranges from $9,994 to $23,901 while a used 2014 Ram 1500 is priced between $10,995 to $25,796.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Ram 1500 and the 2014 Ram 1500 both lose 41.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 1500 is 8.6 out of 10. Ram 1500 is ranked 3 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ram 1500 is 8.5 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2013 Ram 1500’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2014 Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 11 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 650 miles. This gives the 2014 Ram 1500 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2013 Ram 1500. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2013 Ram 1500 and the 2014 Ram 1500 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. Both the 2013 Ram 1500 and the 2014 Ram 1500 offer bed lengths of 67.4, 76.3, and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ram 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.73 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,285
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,452
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$23,285 - $35,980
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,810
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,174
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$24,810 - $29,360
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,624
Price Range:
$9,994 - $23,901
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$17,543
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$16,026 - $20,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,234
Price Range:
$10,995 - $25,796
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$20,054
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$17,578 - $24,755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.3 - 4.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 10.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2 - 15.6
Ram 1500 Rankings
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11 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2013 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Express, HFE, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Outdoorsman, R/T Sport, SLT, Sport, SSV, Tradesman
2014 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Express, HFE, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Outdoorsman, R/T, SLT, Sport, SSV, Tradesman
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5650 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 3950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6300 lbs
Max Payload:
1750 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4175 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4800 lbs
Max Payload:
1510 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
10 / 12 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
448 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
442 / 650 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
62.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
62.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4849 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
231 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4514 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
74.6 inches
Length:
209 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Prairie Pearl Coat
Black
Black Clear Coat / Black Gold Pearl Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Copperhead Pearl Coat / Western Brown
Gray
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat / Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Case Power Tan / Prairie Pearl Coat
Black
Black Clear Coat / Black Gold Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Holland Blue / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / Robin Egg Blue / True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Dark Brown / Western Brown
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Agriculture Red / Bright Red / Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Green
Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Yellow
Case Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Fire Safety Lime Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Diesel Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Diesel Gray
