Ram 1500 Classic SLT vs. Ram 1500 Big Horn

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ram 1500 Classic SLT and Ram 1500 Big Horn 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 Ram 1500 Classic SLT and the Ram 1500 Big Horn.

In comparing the Ram 1500 Classic SLT's and the Ram 1500 Big Horn's specifications and ratings, the Ram 1500 Classic SLT has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Ram 1500 Big Horn has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Ram 1500 Classic SLT and Ram 1500 Big Horn have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ram 1500 Classic SLT's and the Ram 1500 Big Horn's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ram 1500 Classic SLT loses 48.3 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 Big Horn loses 42.8 percent of its value. This means the Ram 1500 Big Horn retains 5.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500 Classic SLT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ram 1500 Classic SLT and the Ram 1500 Big Horn makes 305 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the Ram 1500 Classic SLT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Ram 1500 Big Horn has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Ram 1500 Classic SLT and Ram 1500 Big Horn are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ram 1500 Classic SLT and the Ram 1500 Big Horn are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. Both the Ram 1500 Classic SLT and the Ram 1500 Big Horn offer bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ram 1500 Big Horn has higher safety ratings than the Ram 1500 Classic SLT, with an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.05 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

43435

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

41149

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

36800 - 52850

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

56829 - 65145

Starting MSRP:

46280

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

39371

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

36900 - 41260

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

30272

Price Range:

25784 - 35989

Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

48783

Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

33365 - 56205

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

61430

Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

55849 - 64780

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

21088

Depreciation %:

0.48550358

Resale Value $:

22347

Residual Value %:

0.51449642

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

0.48562479

Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

0.48116644 - 0.48722123

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

19952

Depreciation %:

0.43112079

Resale Value $:

26328

Residual Value %:

0.56887921

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

0.40988565

Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

0.28987414 - 0.43112079

Ram 1500 Classic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

7.6 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500 Classic SLT

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

11.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

9.6 - 14.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500 Big Horn

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

12.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

11.3 - 15.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.231



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

9.050813989176714

Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

6.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)

1.3 - 21.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Ram 1500 Classic Rankings

Best Full-Size Trucks for Tall People

3 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with the Most Legroom

8 / 10

Best Full-Size Trucks for Towing

9 / 10

Best Off-road Full-Size Trucks

9 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value

9 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with the Most Horsepower

9 / 10

Most Comfortable Full-Size Trucks

9 / 10

Safest Full-Size Trucks

9 / 10

Ram 1500 Rankings

Full-Size Trucks with the Most Horsepower

1 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with the Most Legroom

1 / 10

Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value

2 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Full-Size Trucks

3 / 10

Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money

4 / 5

Best Full-Size Trucks for Tall People

5 / 10

Safest Full-Size Trucks

5 / 10

Most Affordable Full-Size Trucks

5 / 5

Best Full-Size Trucks

6 / 10

Best Full-Size Trucks for Towing

7 / 10

Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks

7 / 10

Best Off-road Full-Size Trucks

10 / 10

Most Comfortable Full-Size Trucks

10 / 10

Available 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

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Ram 1500 Classic Trim Levels

Express, SSV, Tradesman, Warlock

Other Ram 1500 Trim Levels

Express, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.05 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.65 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

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):

0.063 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

4610 lbs

Max Payload:

1930 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

305 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

271 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6740 lbs

Max Payload:

2010 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):


17 / 25 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

442 / 650 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

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

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

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

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

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

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

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

66 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

65.7 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

116.6 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:

35.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

65.7 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

116.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4872 lbs

Width:

79.4 inches

Height:

77.2 inches

Length:

229 inches

Wheelbase:

140.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4793 lbs

Width:

81.2 inches

Height:

77.5 inches

Length:

228.4 inches

Wheelbase:

140.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

275/65R18

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