2018 Ram 1500 vs. 2019 Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Ram 1500 and 2019 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 2018 Ram 1500 and the 2019 Ram 1500.
In comparing the 2018 Ram 1500's and the 2019 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2018 Ram 1500 and 2019 Ram 1500 have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Ram 1500's and the 2019 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ram 1500 is a better car than the 2018 Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ram 1500 ranges from $16,995 to $33,999 while a used 2019 Ram 1500 is priced between $24,944 to $42,901.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Ram 1500 and the 2019 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 2018 Ram 1500 and the 2019 Ram 1500 makes 305 horsepower. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 650 miles. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles.This gives the 2019 Ram 1500 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Ram 1500 the advantage in maximum range. The 1500 uses e85, regular unleaded, and the 1500 uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the 2018 Ram 1500 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The 2019 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of front head room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2018 Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the 2019 Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The 2018 Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4, 76.3, and 98.3 inches, and the 2019 Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 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:
$27,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,420
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,295 - $32,290
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,045
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$31,070
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,645 - $35,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,630
Price Range:
$16,995 - $33,999
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,988
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,630 - $34,948
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,127
Price Range:
$24,944 - $42,901
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$32,234
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,300 - $39,290
# 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 2018 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.3 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.3 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
30.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 30.3
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
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Express, Harvest, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Lone Star Silver, Night, Rebel, SLT, Sport, SSV, Tradesman, Tradesman HFE
2019 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, HFE, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited, Rebel, 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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
4940 lbs
Max Payload:
1480 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6640 lbs
Max Payload:
1910 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:
E85, Regular Unleaded
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):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
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
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
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
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
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:
Available
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:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
117.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4540 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:
4891 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
77.6 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Power Tan
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / New Holland Blue / True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Hills Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Bright Red / Case IH Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Rugged Brown Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Not available
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Diesel Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Diesel Gray/Black
