Ram 3500 Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the Ram 3500 depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.
The Ram 3500 is a heavy-duty workhorse built for towing and hauling, powered by either a 6.4L HEMI V8 or the legendary Cummins 6.7L turbo-diesel inline-six. Strong demand for diesel HD trucks — especially Cummins-equipped 4x4 crew cabs — gives the Ram 3500 above-average resale value and slower depreciation compared to most passenger vehicles.
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Year-by-year depreciation
Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $71,450
| Age | Value | % Retained | Annual depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | $71,450 | 100% | — |
| Year 1 | $60,018 | 84% | -$11,432 (16%) |
| Year 2 | $54,302 | 76% | -$5,716 (9.5%) |
| Year 3 | $50,015 | 70% | -$4,287 (7.9%) |
| Year 4 | $46,443 | 65% | -$3,572 (7.1%) |
| Year 5 | $42,870 | 60% | -$3,573 (7.7%) |
| Year 6 | $39,298 | 55% | -$3,572 (8.3%) |
| Year 7 | $35,725 | 50% | -$3,573 (9.1%) |
| Year 8 | $32,867 | 46% | -$2,858 (8%) |
| Year 9 | $30,009 | 42% | -$2,858 (8.7%) |
| Year 10 | $27,151 | 38% | -$2,858 (9.5%) |
Ram 3500 depreciation by country
The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Ram 3500 depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.
Baseline market and the Ram 3500's heartland. Cummins-equipped 4x4 crew and mega cab models hold value exceptionally well, with strong demand from farmers, contractors, and RV towers.
Very strong demand across the Prairies and Alberta oil patch. Diesel 4x4 configurations retain value slightly better than in the US due to limited heavy-duty alternatives.
Extremely limited market for US heavy-duty trucks. Width, fuel costs, and a lack of dealer support mean steep depreciation, though rare grey-import Cummins examples have a small enthusiast following.
Minimal presence due to size, emissions regulations, and diesel restrictions in urban zones. Depreciation is steep and resale is niche, mostly to specialty importers.
Popular among fleet and construction buyers. The HEMI gas variant is more common than diesel, and strong demand for rugged American trucks supports resale.
Not officially sold; heavy import duties and size make it impractical. Resale is negligible outside of a handful of novelty imports.
Sold through Ram Trucks Australia as a factory-backed right-hand-drive remanufacture. Strong demand from caravan towers keeps Cummins 4x4 depreciation relatively slow, though the high initial AUD price tempers early resale.
Ram 3500 depreciation after an accident
An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Ram 3500.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.
Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.
This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.