2021 Ram 1500 Classic market value, prices & key facts
What dealers are asking for the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic right now, from 275 current listings at 251 dealerships across 42 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.
Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 8, 2026 · not sold prices
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
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 275 listed now, with a median asking price of $21,888 and median 85,398 miles.
2021 Ram 1500 Classic: the market right now
Half of the 275 listings ask between $18,995 and $25,902.
New vs. used (by odometer)
Top cities by supply
2021 Ram 1500 Classic: asking price vs. mileage
On the trend line, every 10,000 more miles goes with about $960 lower asking price.
2021 Ram 1500 Classic: how asking prices are spread
Half of listings ask between $18,995 and $25,902; the most common band is $18,000–$20,000 (45 listings).
2021 Ram 1500 Classic: listings by state (top 10)
Texas has the most, with 22 listings (8% of 275).
2021 Ram 1500 Classic: listings by trim (top 4)
Tradesman is the most-listed trim (93 listings); Warlock has the highest median asking price of these, $25,903.
2021 Ram 1500 Classic for sale now: best value first
2021 Ram 1500 Classic EPA fuel economy by version
| EPA version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City / Hwy / Comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 / 25 / 20 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4WD | Regular | 16 / 23 / 19 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | RWD | Midgrade | 15 / 22 / 17 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4WD | Midgrade | 15 / 21 / 17 |
2021 Ram 1500 Classic safety ratings & recalls
No recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 4 of 5 stars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
2021 Ram 1500 Classic price activity & trends
Tracked daily since Nov 5, 2026; data as of Nov 8, 10:30 AM UTC. ▲ ▼ show the direction of change.
Latest market activity
- Price-cut activity: #2316 of 4,053 models nationally over 7 days (1.5% of 265 listings cut).
- Price-cut activity: #2316 of 4,053 models nationally over 30 days (1.5% of 265 listings cut).
Since Nov 5: 1.5% of 265 listings cut (average $1,386), 2 new, 2 removed from sale.
Compare by location
| Location | Listings | Median asking | vs. national | Cut in 7 days | Avg cut | Same cars, 7-day change | New / removed 7d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 263 | $21,800 | — | 1.5% | $1,386 | — | 2 / 2 |
| The South | 105 | $20,471 | ▼ −6.1% | 0% | — | — | 1 / 1 |
| The Midwest | 77 | $21,000 | ▼ −3.7% | 3.9% | $181 | — | 0 / 0 |
| The West | 43 | $23,980 | ▲ +10.0% | 2.3% | $5,000 | — | 1 / 1 |
| The Northeast | 38 | $25,692 | ▲ +17.9% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
Median asking price per day
What this means for you: The typical 2021 Ram 1500 Classic asking price rose 2.0% over the last 2 days (not seasonally adjusted).
Method terms: "same cars" is the median asking price of the same listings on both dates (a same-store median), so changes in the mix of cars do not move it; a "model" is a model year, make and model with at least 30 listings from 5 dealers (a cohort); a "group of states" is a U.S. Census division.
Latest price changes: 2021 Ram 1500 Classic
4 cuts and 0 raises in the last 30d; median cut −1.1%.
- ▼ Cut−$50 (−0.3%) · 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman$19,266 → $19,216 · RS Motors, Indianapolis, IN · 2 d ago
- ▼ Cut−$5,000 (−22.7%) · 2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman$21,999 → $16,999 · North Coast Auto Group, Fallbrook, CA · 2 d ago
- ▼ Cut−$247 (−1.2%) · 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman$20,238 → $19,991 · H&K Chevrolet of New Haven, New Haven, IN · 2 d ago
- ▼ Cut−$247 (−1.1%) · 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman$22,992 → $22,745 · H&K Chevrolet of New Haven, New Haven, IN · 2 d ago
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-08.
Ram 1500 Classic market data by model year
2021 Ram 1500 Classic for sale by city
- Ram 1500 in Houston, TX508
- Ram 1500 in Jacksonville, FL285
- Ram 1500 in Albuquerque, NM218
- Ram 1500 in Lubbock, TX210
- Ram 1500 in Colorado Springs, CO184
- Ram 1500 in El Paso, TX182
- Ram 1500 in Littleton, CO152
- Ram 1500 in Baton Rouge, LA150
- Ram 1500 in Reno, NV139
- Ram 1500 in Fort Wayne, IN132
- Ram 1500 in Scottsdale, AZ118
- Ram 1500 in Farmington Hills, MI117
- Ram 1500 in Sioux Falls, SD114
- Ram 1500 in Raleigh, NC113
- Ram 1500 in Summerville, SC103
- Ram 1500 in Las Vegas, NV90
- Ram 1500 in Greer, SC88
- Ram 1500 in Kissimmee, FL87
- Ram 1500 in Benton, AR85
- Ram 1500 in Tucson, AZ81
- Ram 1500 in Pulaski, WI80
- Ram 1500 in Amarillo, TX78
- Ram 1500 in Lexington, KY75
- Ram 1500 in Indianapolis, IN69
- Ram 1500 in Warren, MI68
- Ram 1500 in Abilene, TX65
- Ram 1500 in Sandy, UT63
- Ram 1500 in Mobile, AL61
- Ram 1500 in Lawrenceville, GA60
- Ram 1500 in Dallas, TX60
- Ram 1500 in Shelbyville, KY59
- Ram 1500 in Port Jefferson Station, NY58
- Ram 1500 in Mesa, AZ57
- Ram 1500 in Avondale, AZ53
- Ram 1500 in Phoenix, AZ52
- Ram 1500 in North Attleboro, MA52
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking price of a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
- Across 275 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic is $21,888. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $15,997 and $28,993. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
- How many Ram 1500 Classic are for sale?
- AutosXchange currently lists 275 vehicles from 251 dealerships in 42 states.
- What mileage is typical for a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
- The median odometer reading is 85,398 miles; the middle half of listings show between 66,531 and 109,162 miles (275 listings with a published odometer).
- What is a fair asking price for a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
- Half of current listings ask between $18,995 and $25,902 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $21,888. 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 (22), followed by Indiana (18).
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.