2026 Ram 1500: 5-Year Cost of Ownership

An estimate of what a 2026 Ram 1500 typically costs to own over 5 years, based on a real $65,229 market price and 18 MPG combined.

Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026

Where the money goes

How it compares

The 2026 Ram 1500 ranks #13 of 14 trucks in our database for lowest 5-year cost — $11,636 more than the average truck in our database ($49,543). Here’s how it stacks up against similarly priced rivals:

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Where it costs the least to own

Gas prices, insurance rates, sales tax and registration fees change the 5-year cost of a 2026 Ram 1500 by about $10,992 depending on where you live.

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Quick answers

How much does a 2026 Ram 1500 cost per month to own?

About $1,020 a month averaged over 5 years, or $61,178 in total. That covers depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and sales tax and fees, but not loan interest.

How much value does a 2026 Ram 1500 lose in 5 years?

About $32,998, or 51% of its $65,229 market price. That’s based on what real 5-year-old examples sell for today.

How much does a 2026 Ram 1500 cost to fuel?

At 18 MPG combined, 12,000 miles a year and $3.50/gallon, fuel costs about $2,333 a year ($194/month).

Is a 2026 Ram 1500 cheap to own compared with other trucks?

It ranks #13 of 14 for lowest 5-year cost among the trucks we track, costing $11,636 more than the average truck in our database ($49,543). It works out to about $1.02 per mile driven.

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