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2021 Ram 1500 Classic market value, prices & key facts

What dealers are asking for the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic right now, from 160 current listings at 147 dealerships across 35 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.

Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 6, 2026 · not sold prices

2021 Ram 1500 Classic
2021 Ram 1500 Classic · Photo from a listing on AutosXchange
160Listings for sale now
$21,294Median asking price
$15,000–$27,656Typical range (10th–90th percentile)
88,709Median miles (160 listings with odometer)
147Dealerships listing it
Key facts

2021 Ram 1500 Classic key facts

Body style
Pickup
Powertrains
Gas
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl
Drivetrains
RWD and 4WD
EPA MPG (city / hwy / combined)
15–17 / 21–25 / 17–20
Fuel
Regular and Midgrade
EPA size class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD and Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Trims / series (decoded from listed VINs)
Tradesman and SLT
Assembly country (listed VINs)
United States and Mexico
NHTSA overall safety rating
4 out of 5 stars (6 tested versions)
NHTSA safety recalls
No recall campaigns on file
In brief

2021 Ram 1500 Classic overview

The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic is a pickup, offered with gas powertrains (RWD or 4WD). EPA ratings for its 4 tested versions range 17–20 MPG combined. NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall and lists no safety recalls for this model year. AutosXchange has 160 listed now, with a median asking price of $21,294 and median 88,709 miles.

Market snapshot

2021 Ram 1500 Classic: the market right now

Half of the 160 listings ask between $17,999 and $24,839.

$17,99925th percentile asking price
$21,294Median asking price
$24,83975th percentile asking price
88,709Median miles (middle half 66,831–114,142)
0Listings with a price cut since first listed
136Cities with listings

New vs. used (by odometer)

New or demo (under 100 mi): 0Used (100+ mi): 160

Top cities by supply

2021 Ram 1500 Classic listings by cityFort Wayne, IN: 3 listings, median $24,739; Baltimore, MD: 3 listings, median $21,800; Saint Charles, MO: 3 listings, median $29,871; Alvin, TX: 3 listings, median $14,895; El Paso, TX: 3 listings, median $28,995; Mesa, AZ: 2 listings, median $25,177; San Diego, CA: 2 listings, median $18,495; Sunnyvale, CA: 2 listings, median $24,224.Fort Wayne, INFort Wayne, IN: 3 · median $24.7k3 · median $24.7kBaltimore, MDBaltimore, MD: 3 · median $21.8k3 · median $21.8kSaint Charles, MOSaint Charles, MO: 3 · median $29.9k3 · median $29.9kAlvin, TXAlvin, TX: 3 · median $14.9k3 · median $14.9kEl Paso, TXEl Paso, TX: 3 · median $29k3 · median $29kMesa, AZMesa, AZ: 2 · median $25.2k2 · median $25.2kSan Diego, CASan Diego, CA: 2 · median $18.5k2 · median $18.5kSunnyvale, CASunnyvale, CA: 2 · median $24.2k2 · median $24.2k
Price vs. mileage

2021 Ram 1500 Classic: asking price vs. mileage

On the trend line, every 10,000 more miles goes with about $910 lower asking price.

2021 Ram 1500 Classic asking price vs. mileageScatter of 155 current 2021 Ram 1500 Classic listings (asking price against odometer miles), with a least-squares trend line of about $-910 per 10,000 miles.$10k$15k$20k$25k$30k$35k025k50k75k100k125k150k175kOdometer (miles)Asking price
Price distribution

2021 Ram 1500 Classic: how asking prices are spread

Half of listings ask between $17,999 and $24,839; the most common band is $17,500–$20,000 (37 listings).

2021 Ram 1500 Classic asking price distributionHistogram of 160 current 2021 Ram 1500 Classic asking prices in 11 bins of $2,500; median $21,294.010203040$10k–$12.5k: 4 listings$12.5k–$15k: 11 listings$15k–$17.5k: 16 listings$17.5k–$20k: 37 listings$20k–$22.5k: 26 listings$22.5k–$25k: 28 listings$25k–$27.5k: 21 listings$27.5k–$30k: 10 listings$30k–$32.5k: 3 listings$32.5k–$35k: 2 listings$35k–$37.5k: 2 listings (includes 1 above $37.5k)$10k$15k$20k$25k$30k$35k$37.5k+Median $21,294Asking price (bar height = number of listings)
Where they are listed

2021 Ram 1500 Classic: listings by state (top 10)

Texas has the most, with 18 listings (11% of 160).

2021 Ram 1500 Classic listings by stateNumber of current 2021 Ram 1500 Classic listings by dealer state: Texas 18, Indiana 12, California 10, Tennessee 9, Florida 8, Missouri 7, Ohio 7, Pennsylvania 7, Alabama 6, North Carolina 6.TexasTexas: 18 · 11%18 · 11%IndianaIndiana: 12 · 8%12 · 8%CaliforniaCalifornia: 10 · 6%10 · 6%TennesseeTennessee: 9 · 6%9 · 6%FloridaFlorida: 8 · 5%8 · 5%MissouriMissouri: 7 · 4%7 · 4%OhioOhio: 7 · 4%7 · 4%PennsylvaniaPennsylvania: 7 · 4%7 · 4%AlabamaAlabama: 6 · 4%6 · 4%North CarolinaNorth Carolina: 6 · 4%6 · 4%
By trim

2021 Ram 1500 Classic: listings by trim (top 4)

Tradesman is the most-listed trim (58 listings); Warlock has the highest median asking price of these, $24,975.

2021 Ram 1500 Classic listings by trimTradesman: 58 listings, median $20,115; SLT: 37 listings, median $21,439; Warlock: 29 listings, median $24,975; Express: 6 listings, median $19,497.TradesmanTradesman: 58 · median $20.1k58 · median $20.1kSLTSLT: 37 · median $21.4k37 · median $21.4kWarlockWarlock: 29 · median $25k29 · median $25kExpressExpress: 6 · median $19.5k6 · median $19.5k
Current listings

2021 Ram 1500 Classic for sale now: best value first

2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD for sale in Austin, TX39% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD$12,800173,206 mi · Austin, TXAustin Expo Cars
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Express for sale in Farmington, MN38% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Express$12,99960,876 mi · Farmington, MNAMERICAN MOTORS, INCORPORATED
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman for sale in Madison, TN36% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman$13,50059,642 mi · Madison, TNHonor Auto Sales
2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT for sale in Alvin, TX35% below similar
2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT$13,595138,645 mi · Alvin, TXAuto Boutique Texas
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman for sale in Fort Wayne, IN34% below similar
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman$13,879179,740 mi · Fort Wayne, INO'Daniel Motor Sales Inc
2021 Ram 1500 Classic for sale in Aurora, CO30% below similar
2021 Ram 1500 Classic$14,75083,000 mi · Aurora, COAuto Trust LLC
2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT for sale in Alvin, TX29% below similar
2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT$14,895114,921 mi · Alvin, TXAuto Boutique Texas
2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT for sale in Auburn, GA29% below similar
2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT$14,900144,043 mi · Auburn, GACar E-Z Finance
2021 Ram 1500 Classic for sale in Dickson, TN29% below similar
2021 Ram 1500 Classic$14,900121,409 mi · Dickson, TNFreedom Motors Of Tennessee, LLC
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman for sale in Jacksonville, FL29% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman$14,99486,350 mi · Jacksonville, FLContinental Auto Group
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman work truck,ladder rack, 3 tool boxes! for sale in Santa Ana, CA29% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman work truck,ladder rack, 3 tool boxes!$14,995117,604 mi · Santa Ana, CAUncle Mike's Autos
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Express for sale in Houston, TX29% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Express$15,000118,944 mi · Houston, TX4 Girls Auto Sales
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LWB 2WD for sale in Guys, TN29% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LWB 2WD$15,000107,801 mi · Guys, TNJ and B Auto Sales
2021 Ram 1500 Classic for sale in Laurens, SC27% below similar
2021 Ram 1500 Classic$15,329152,121 mi · Laurens, SCPenland Automotive Group
2021 RAM 1500 Classic SLT for sale in Portage, MI24% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic SLT$15,98897,778 mi · Portage, MIDEALS UNLIMITED INC
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman for sale in Oklahoma City, OK24% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman$15,99581,540 mi · Oklahoma City, OKSky Auto Sales
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman for sale in Stone Mountain, GA24% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman$16,000136,711 mi · Stone Mountain, GAUnited Luxury Motors
2021 RAM 1500 Classic SLT for sale in Lexington, TN22% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic SLT$16,365153,942 mi · Lexington, TNMonroe Auto's Plus, LLC
2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT for sale in Summerville, SC22% below similar
2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT$16,432137,925 mi · Summerville, SCAutomaxx of the Carolinas
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman for sale in Dallas, TX21% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman$16,499120,720 mi · Dallas, TXGalleria Cars
2021 RAM 1500 Classic SLT for sale in Wyoming, MI19% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic SLT$16,900126,000 mi · Wyoming, MIAdventure Motors
2021 Ram 1500 Classic for sale in Loretto, MN19% below similar
2021 Ram 1500 Classic$16,94161,832 mi · Loretto, MNDirect Auto Sales LLC
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman for sale in O'Fallon, MO19% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman$16,99083,503 mi · O'Fallon, MOMYLENBUSCH AUTO SOURCE
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD for sale in Tallahassee, FL19% below similar
2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD$16,995137,960 mi · Tallahassee, FL27 Auto Sales of Leon
Fuel economy

2021 Ram 1500 Classic EPA fuel economy by version

EPA versionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity / Hwy / Comb
1500 Classic 2WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRWDRegular17 / 25 / 20
1500 Classic 4WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4WDRegular16 / 23 / 19
1500 Classic 2WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRWDMidgrade15 / 22 / 17
1500 Classic 4WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4WDMidgrade15 / 21 / 17
Safety

2021 Ram 1500 Classic safety ratings & recalls

No recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 4 of 5 stars.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Crew PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Quad PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Regular PU/RC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Crew PU/CC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Quad PU/EC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Regular PU/RC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

No NHTSA safety recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic.

By model year

Ram 1500 Classic market data by model year

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2021 Ram 1500 Classic for sale by city

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the average asking price of a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
Across 160 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic is $21,294. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $15,000 and $27,656. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
How many Ram 1500 Classic are for sale?
AutosXchange currently lists 160 vehicles from 147 dealerships in 35 states.
What mileage is typical for a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
The median odometer reading is 88,709 miles; the middle half of listings show between 66,831 and 114,142 miles (160 listings with a published odometer).
What is a fair asking price for a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
Half of current listings ask between $17,999 and $24,839 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $21,294. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
Where are the most Ram 1500 Classic for sale?
Texas has the most current listings (18), followed by Indiana (12).

AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.