A 2012 Dodge Ram still asks 32% of what a 2017 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 20 pickups we price, that ranks #20, below the 63% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−67.6%). Calculated from 18 listings.
Dodge Ram value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $8,500 | $13,500 | 4 | |
| 2012 | $2,750 | $2,750 | 3 | |
| 2011 | $22,000 | $35,000 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $5,495 | $7,850 | 4 | |
| 1991 | $11,500 | $19,500 | 4 |
How the Dodge Ram depreciates
The newest Dodge Ram has a median asking price of $8,500; a 26-year-older one runs about $12,500 — roughly -47% lost over 26 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Dodge Ram hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Nissan Frontier keeps 88%, against 32% for the Ram. The Nissan Frontier holds value better than the Ram.
The Dodge Ram market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2017 Dodge Ram: a dealer trade-in offer is around $8,500, selling private-party nets about $8,500, and a lot asks near $13,500 — a $5,000 spread on the same car.
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Dodge Ram value FAQ
How much is a Dodge Ram worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,750 to $35,000 across 5 model years. A 2017 is worth about $8,500, the median of 4 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Dodge Ram's value?
Among Rams from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $26,400, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $9,750.
Does the Ram hold value better than the Nissan Frontier?
No: over 5 years the Ram keeps 32% of its value and the Nissan Frontier 88%, by the median asking prices of the 2017 and 2012 model years.
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