For the same model year, dealers ask 9 points more than private sellers; CO is the cheapest state at +8% and WA the priciest at +19%.
RAM 5500 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.1× | 33 | |
| 2022 | — | 8 | |
| 2021 | — | 7 | |
| 2020 | — | 7 | |
| 2019 | — | 8 | |
| 2018 | — | 8 | |
| 2017 | — | 7 | |
| 2015 | — | 12 | |
| 2012 | — | 9 | |
| 2011 | — | 6 | |
| 2008 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the RAM 5500 the dealer markup works out at 9% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 138 | +14.0% | $43,675 |
| Private seller | 74 | +4.7% | $40,120 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the RAM 5500 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +19%, cheapest CO at +8% — 11 points apart, which on a $39,950 car is roughly $4,315.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| CO | 14 | |
| MN | 20 | |
| WI | 20 | |
| TX | 19 | |
| CA | 40 | |
| WA | 37 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used RAM 5500 cost?
The median asking price is $39,950 across 268 live listings. A 2008 asks about $29,900 and a 2026 about $59,995. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the RAM 5500 valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a 5500 from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 14.0% above and private sellers 4.7% above, a gap of about $3,255 on a 2015 at $35,000.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a 5500?
Of the states with enough listings, CO asks least at +7.7% against the national median, and WA most at +18.5%. On the typical $39,950 5500 that spread is about $4,315.
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