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2021 Ram 1500 Classic Overview
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic is offered in the following submodels: 1500 Classic Crew Cab, 1500 Classic Regular Cab, 1500 Classic Quad Cab. Available styles include Express 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Express 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A), Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A), Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Express 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Warlock 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Warlock 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Warlock 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Express 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Warlock 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), Express 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), SLT Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), SLT Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A), SLT Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.3 ft SB (5.7L 8cyl 8A), SLT Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), SLT Fleet 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), SLT Fleet 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), SLT Fleet 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), SLT Fleet 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), SLT Fleet 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), and SLT Fleet 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A).
Ram 1500 Classic models are available with a 3.6 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 305 hp, depending on engine type.
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic comes with rear wheel drive, and four wheel drive.
Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What do people think of the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
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the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic and all its trim types.
Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2021 1500 Classic
3.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.
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comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2021 1500 Classic.
Pros
- Smooth-riding suspension provides plenty of comfort
- Quiet and attractive cabin
- Smooth, efficient eight-speed automatic transmission
Cons
- Limited availability of features compared to current 2021 Ram
- Missing many of the latest driver assist technologies
- Limited selection of trim levels
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What's a good price for a New 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34,290. The average price paid for a new 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $2,351 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2,351 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $31,939.
The average savings for the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 6.9% below the MSRP.
2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT Fleet 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT Fleet 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $41,940. The average price paid for a new 2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT Fleet 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $4,524 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $4,524 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $37,416.
The average savings for the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT Fleet 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 10.8% below the MSRP.
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Express 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Express 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $36,490. The average price paid for a new 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Express 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $2,452 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2,452 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $34,038.
The average savings for the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Express 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 6.7% below the MSRP.
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $41,940. The average price paid for a new 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $2,427 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2,427 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $39,513.
The average savings for the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 5.8% below the MSRP.
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What is the MPG of a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Express 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), 8-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded
20 mpg compined MPG,
17 city MPG/25 highway MPG
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), 8-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded
19 mpg compined MPG,
16 city MPG/23 highway MPG
2021 Ram 1500 Classic Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.6L 6cyl 8A), 8-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded
20 mpg compined MPG,
17 city MPG/25 highway MPG
Should I lease or buy a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
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higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand,
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