2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2022 Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ram 1500 and 2022 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 2021 Ram 1500 and the 2022 Ram 1500.
When we compare the 2021 Ram 1500's and the 2022 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2021 Ram 1500 and 2022 Ram 1500 have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ram 1500's and the 2022 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ram 1500 is a better car than the 2022 Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ram 1500 ranges from $29,964 to $56,456 while a used 2022 Ram 1500 is priced between $30,258 to $81,874.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Ram 1500 and the 2022 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 2021 Ram 1500 and the 2022 Ram 1500 makes 305 horsepower. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles. This gives the 2021 Ram 1500 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Ram 1500. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2021 Ram 1500 and the 2022 Ram 1500 are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. Both the 2021 Ram 1500 and the 2022 Ram 1500 offer 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:
$34,645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$33,666
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,290 - $45,430
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$41,464 - $79,707
Starting MSRP:
$36,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$35,041
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,650 - $46,380
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,347
Price Range:
$29,964 - $56,456
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$38,981
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,911 - $43,934
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,379
Price Range:
$30,258 - $81,874
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$44,354
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$31,559 - $55,139
# 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 2021 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.3 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.3 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 23.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.1 - 28.4
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
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
2021 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, HFE, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman, TRX
2022 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, HFE, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman, TRX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 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 @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6720 lbs
Max Payload:
1200 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Max Payload:
2300 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
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
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
4810 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
77.6 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4770 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome clad
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
