2016 Ram 1500 vs. 2017 Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Ram 1500 and 2017 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 2016 Ram 1500 and the 2017 Ram 1500.
When comparing the 2016 Ram 1500's and the 2017 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Ram 1500 and 2017 Ram 1500 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Ram 1500's and the 2017 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Ram 1500 is a better car than the 2017 Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2016 Ram 1500 ranges from $14,591 to $29,988 while a used 2017 Ram 1500 is priced between $15,995 to $32,865.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Ram 1500 and the 2017 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 base engine of both the 2016 Ram 1500 and the 2017 Ram 1500 makes 305 horsepower. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, while the 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 650 miles. The 1500 uses ethanol, gasoline, and the 1500 uses e85, regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2016 Ram 1500 and the 2017 Ram 1500 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. Both the 2016 Ram 1500 and the 2017 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:
$26,145
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,688
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,145 - $35,290
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,726
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,495 - $31,590
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,385
Price Range:
$14,591 - $29,988
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,534
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$22,385 - $28,852
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,472
Price Range:
$15,995 - $32,865
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,364
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$24,158 - $31,622
# 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 2016 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.3 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.3 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1 - 13.8
Ram 1500 Rankings
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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
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2016 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Big Horn Fleet, Express, Express Fleet, Express HFE, HFE, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Lone Star Fleet, Outdoorsman, Rebel, SLT, Sport, SSV, Tradesman, Tradesman HFE
2017 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Lone Star Silver, Night, Rebel, SLT, Sport, SSV, Tradesman, Tradesman HFE
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:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4175 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4990 lbs
Max Payload:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4175 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4970 lbs
Max Payload:
1500 lbs
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
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:
E85, Regular Unleaded
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:
4524 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
74.6 inches
Length:
209 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4524 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:
P275/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Power Tan
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Holland Blue / Midnight Blue Pearlcoat / Robin Egg Blue / True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Dark Brown / Luxury Brown Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat / Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Agriculture Red / Bright Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Power Tan
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Holland Blue / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / Robin Egg Blue / True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Luxury Brown Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Pearl Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat / Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Agriculture Red / Bright Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Diesel Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Diesel Gray
