Ram Cost to Own
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Over 5 years and 75,000 miles, Ram models use from about $18,550 (1500) to $18,550 (1500) in fuel at EPA ratings and EIA national prices. Insurance at the national average adds $6,410; CarWhere's depreciation study doesn't cover these models yet.
Ram models compared
5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).
| Model | Depreciation | Fuel / energy | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | $32,803 | $18,550 | $57,763 |
— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.
Ram maintenance schedule
Ram's published oil-change interval: per automatic oil change indicator (duty-cycle based); service within 500 miles of the 'Oil Change Required' message. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Ram doesn't publish service prices.
Oil changes
Normal: Per automatic oil change indicator (duty-cycle based); service within 500 miles of the 'Oil Change Required' message. Never exceed 10,000 miles, 12 months, or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first.
Severe or special conditions: Indicator shortens the interval for short trips, trailer towing, and extreme hot/cold temperatures; no separate fixed severe mileage stated for the 1500 in this handbook.
Source: 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids
| Interval | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Every oil change (per indicator) |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
| Every 10,000 miles |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
| Every 12,000 miles |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
| Every 15,000 miles |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
| Every 24 months |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
| Every 30,000 miles |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
| Every 60,000 miles |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
| Every 100,000 miles |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
| Every 120,000 miles |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
| 10 years or 150,000 miles |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a Ram?
Over 5 years and 75,000 miles, Ram models use from about $18,550 (1500) to $18,550 (1500) in fuel at EPA ratings and EIA national prices. Insurance at the national average adds $6,410; CarWhere's depreciation study doesn't cover these models yet.
Is Ram maintenance expensive?
Ram's published oil-change interval: per automatic oil change indicator (duty-cycle based); service within 500 miles of the 'Oil Change Required' message. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Ram doesn't publish service prices.
Sources and method
Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.
- CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
- Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
- Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
- Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
- 2026 Ram 1500 Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing & Fluids — Ram