Rivian R1T vs. Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Rivian R1T and 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 Rivian R1T and the Ram 1500.
In comparing the Rivian R1T's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Rivian R1T has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Rivian R1T's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Rivian R1T loses 52.8 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the Ram 1500 retains 11.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Rivian R1T.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Rivian R1T’s base engine makes 533 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Rivian R1T is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Rivian R1T offers a bed length of 54.1 inches, and the 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. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Rivian R1T has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$69,900
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$53,970 - $71,610
Starting MSRP:
$40,275
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$63,569
Price Range:
$55,965 - $71,084
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$38,450
Depreciation %:
55%
Resale Value $:
$31,450
Residual Value %:
45%
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,676
Depreciation %:
41.4%
Resale Value $:
$23,599
Residual Value %:
58.6%
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Rivian R1T Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Rivian R1T
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.8
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.9
Typical Category Recalls:
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Rivian R1T Rankings
Not yet available
Ram 1500 Rankings
Ranking
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11 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
54.1 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Rivian R1T Trim Levels
Adventure, Launch Edition
Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 175000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
533 hp
Torque:
610 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1764 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:
7690 lbs
Max Payload:
2300 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
106 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
16 hours (240V)
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):
Not yet available
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
11.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
7148 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
78.2 inches
Length:
217.1 inches
Wheelbase:
135.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4771 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:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/55R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight
Blue
Rivian Blue
Gray
El Cap Granite / Limestone
Green
Forest Green
Red
Red Canyon
Silver
LA Silver
White
Glacier White
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Forged Blue Metallic / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Steel Storm
Green
Not available
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black Mountain
Green
Forest Edge
White
Ocean Coast
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Green
Not available
White
Not available
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
