Used 2023 Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2023 Ram 1500 Classic is available in Tradesman and Warlock trim levels. You choose from three cab configurations (regular cab, Quad Cab and crew cab) and three bed lengths (5 feet 7 inches, 6 feet 4 inches, and 8 feet), but availability depends on the cab style. A 3.6-liter V6 (305 horsepower, 269 lb-ft) pairs to an eight-speed automatic transmission powering the rear wheels. A 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft) is optional, and you can upgrade to four-wheel drive at an extra cost.
Which 1500 Classic trim does Edmunds recommend?
If you're going to buy this outdated truck, we recommend the regular-cab Tradesman. It's one of the cheapest ways to get a new full-size light-duty truck, and you can dress it up without spending much money. Otherwise, you should upgrade to a fifth-generation Ram 1500 or switch to a different brand.
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Comparing average pricing near
Middletown, CT
| Vehicle | 1500 Classic Tradesman | 1500 Classic Express | 1500 Classic SLT Fleet | 1500 Classic Warlock |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Parking assistance | optional | optional | optional | standard |
| Upholstery | vinyl | vinyl | cloth | cloth |
| Heated seats | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Engine power | 305 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 305 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 305 hp @ 6,400 rpm | 305 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 269 lb-ft @ 4,175 rpm | 269 lb-ft @ 4,175 rpm | 269 lb-ft @ 4,175 rpm | 269 lb-ft @ 4,175 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 3.6 l | 3.6 l | 3.6 l | 3.6 l |
| Engine configuration | v6 | v6 | v6 | v6 |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 265/70R17 | 265/70R17 | 265/70R17 | 275/60R20 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 20 X 9.0-in |
| Wheel type | steel wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 17 / 25 / 20 MPG | 17 / 25 / 20 MPG | 17 / 25 / 20 MPG | 17 / 25 / 20 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 442 / 650 miles | 442 / 650 miles | 442 / 650 miles | 442 / 650 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 45.2 ft. | 45.2 ft. | N/A | 45.2 ft. |
| Curb weight | 4,929 lb. | 4,929 lb. | - | 4,971 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 79.4 in. | 79.4 in. | - | 79.4 in. |
| Height | 76.9 in. | 76.9 in. | - | 76.9 in. |
| Length | 229.0 in. | 229.0 in. | - | 229.0 in. |
| Bed Length | 5'7” | 5'7” | 5'7” | 5'7” |
| Wheelbase | 140.0 in. | 140.0 in. | - | 140.0 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cargo Space | - | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 65.7 in. | 65.7 in. | 65.7 in. | 65.7 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $45,792 | $45,321 | Not Available | $39,283 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.61 | $0.6 | Not Available | $0.52 |
| Depreciation | $11,622 | $10,861 | Not Available | $5,832 |
| Financing | $5,802 | $6,096 | Not Available | $6,139 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,951 | $2,036 | Not Available | $2,049 |
| Fuel | $13,021 | $13,021 | Not Available | $13,021 |
| Insurance | $6,020 | $5,931 | Not Available | $6,434 |
| Maintenance | $5,395 | $5,395 | Not Available | $3,827 |
| Repairs | $1,981 | $1,981 | Not Available | $1,981 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), cloth Black (Fleet), cloth Black, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, vinyl | Black/Diesel Gray, premium cloth Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), cloth Black (Fleet), cloth Black, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, vinyl | Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), cloth Black/Diesel Gray (Fleet), premium cloth Black, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, cloth | Black, premium cloth Black, cloth Black/Diesel Gray, cloth |
| Exterior | Flame Red Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Hydro Blue Pearl Coat Bright White Clear Coat | Flame Red Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat Case IH Red Low Vol Light Green Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Republic Blue Clear Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Low Vol Omaha Orange New Holland Blue Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat Low Vol Construction Yellow Low Vol School Bus Yellow Low Vol Yellow Hydro Blue Pearl Coat Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat Low Vol Black Clear Coat Low Vol National Safety Yellow Bright White Clear Coat | Flame Red Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat Case IH Red Low Vol Light Green Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Republic Blue Clear Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Low Vol Omaha Orange New Holland Blue Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat Low Vol Construction Yellow Low Vol School Bus Yellow Low Vol Yellow Hydro Blue Pearl Coat Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat Low Vol Black Clear Coat Low Vol National Safety Yellow Bright White Clear Coat | Flame Red Clear Coat Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat Delmonico Red Pearl Coat Low Vol Midnight Blue Pearl Coat Case IH Red Low Vol Light Green Patriot Blue Pearl Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat Republic Blue Clear Coat Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Low Vol Omaha Orange New Holland Blue Low Vol Detonator Yellow Clear Coat Low Vol Construction Yellow Low Vol School Bus Yellow Low Vol Yellow Hydro Blue Pearl Coat Low Vol Timberline Green Pearl Coat Low Vol Black Clear Coat Low Vol National Safety Yellow Bright White Clear Coat |