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2015 RAM 1500

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$25,660
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2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Lone Star 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Big Horn 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" HFE 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express 2WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman *Ltd Avail* 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Lone Star 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Big Horn 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman *Ltd Avail* 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" HFE Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" HFE Express 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star 2WD Crew Cab 149" SLT 2WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman 2WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 2WD Crew Cab 149" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star 4WD Crew Cab 149" SLT 4WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman 4WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Rebel 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Rebel 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 149" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited 2.0 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited 2.0 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited 2.0 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited 2.0 Shop options
New 2015 RAM 1500
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2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Lone Star 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Big Horn 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" HFE 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express 2WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman *Ltd Avail* 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Lone Star 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Big Horn 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman *Ltd Avail* 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 4WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" HFE Tradesman 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" HFE Express 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star 2WD Crew Cab 149" SLT 2WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman 2WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 2WD Crew Cab 149" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star 4WD Crew Cab 149" SLT 4WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman 4WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Rebel 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Rebel 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 149" Sport 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited 2.0 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited 2.0 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited 2.0 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Longhorn 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie Limited 2.0 Shop options
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Key specifications

Highlights
4,970 lbs
Towing Capacity
76 in
Bed Length
Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
Engine
Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
3.6 L/220
Displacement
305 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
269 @ 4175
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front
Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
Weight & Capacity
4,528 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,501 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,028 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Safety
Standard
Stability Control
Electrical
730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Notable features

Turbo-diesel V-6 engine available
V-6 and V-8 gas engines also available
Eight-speed automatic transmission standard
Four-corner air suspension available

Engine

Regular Unleaded V-6 Engine Type
3.6 L/220 Displacement
305 @ 6400 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
269 @ 4175 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Suspension

Short And Long Arm Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Axle Type - Front
Rigid Axle Axle Type - Rear

Weight & Capacity

4,528 lbs Base Curb Weight
2,501 lbs Curb Weight - Front
2,028 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs Option Weight - Front
0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
4,529 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,496 lbs As Spec'd Payload
1,496 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
9,850 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
4,970 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
497 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,970 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
497 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,970 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
26 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,600 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,529 lbs Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight
6,025 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Safety

Standard Stability Control

Electrical

730 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
160 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
13 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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The good & the bad

The good

Interior design, comfort and quality
Storage options
Diesel-engine availability

The bad

No direct injection in gas V-6 engine

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Safety review

Based on the 2015 RAM 1500 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / less than 70,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 200 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

My family has own multiple ram 1500 2014 and newer all

My family has own multiple ram 1500 2014 and newer all great no problems except for third brake light. Get daily easier to maintain and work on than most gm 2016 and newer more power than f150 love these trucks.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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My Ram 1500

At 32000 miles the abs module went out. The dealer wants to charge $1200 to fix it. Work is not guaranteed. This truck must have been built on Monday day after Super bowl
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2015 RAM 1500?

The 2015 RAM 1500 is available in 15 trim levels:

  • Big Horn (10 styles)
  • Express (6 styles)
  • HFE (1 style)
  • HFE Express (1 style)
  • HFE Tradesman (1 style)
  • Laramie (6 styles)
  • Laramie Limited (4 styles)
  • Laramie Limited 2.0 (4 styles)
  • Laramie Longhorn (4 styles)
  • Lone Star (10 styles)
  • Outdoorsman (6 styles)
  • Rebel (2 styles)
  • SLT (10 styles)
  • Sport (8 styles)
  • Tradesman (10 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2015 RAM 1500?

The 2015 RAM 1500 offers up to 14 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2015 RAM 1500 reliable?

The 2015 RAM 1500 has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2015 RAM 1500 owners.

Is the 2015 RAM 1500 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2015 RAM 1500. 92.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 200 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.5

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