$3,491 higher median
1997 Chevrolet GMT-400
$12,991Median asking price · 59 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,999–$23,000
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1997 Dodge Ram prices in the U.S.
$8,250
Median pre-owned asking price
53 pre-owned listings · Updated October 24, 2026
National price overview
Typical asking price range
$5,294 – $13,877 All 53 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$8,250Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 24, 2026, the median asking price for a used 1997 Dodge Ram in the U.S. is $8,250, based on 53 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 1997 Dodge Ram in the U.S. is $8,250 based on 53 active listings.
53 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 24, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$4,064.
Typical: $5,294–$13,877 — the middle half of 53 asking prices
Median $8,250
$2,208 low
$46K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$8,250
Pre-owned median (53)
162,327
Average mileage
Live 1997 Dodge Ram listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $8,250
1997 Dodge Ram
SLT
$22,400
VIN 3B7KF23W1VM523258
+$14,150 · vs all-listings median
1997 Dodge Ram
ST
$23,999
VIN 3B7KF23D9VM569032
+$15,749 · vs all-listings median
1997 Dodge Ram
Laramie
$42,995
VIN 3B7KF23D8VM532781
+$34,745 · vs all-listings median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 1997 Dodge Ram with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 24, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1995–1999) to the 1997 Dodge Ram in this catalog, the 1998 GMC Sierra has the lowest median asking price ($8,900, 27 listings with photos) and the 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 the highest ($12,991, 59 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
1997 Dodge Ram
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 42 listings with photos, catalog median $9,500 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $6,495–$14,905
Photo: · 240,800 mi · view VIN
Explore the alternatives
$495 higher median
1995 Ford F-150
$9,995Median asking price · 39 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,202–$19,888
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Short Bed listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,000 higher median
1999 Chevrolet Silverado
$10,500Median asking price · 43 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,650–$14,900
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$600 lower median
1998 GMC Sierra
$8,900Median asking price · 27 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,999–$14,995
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual SLE listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
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| 1997 Dodge Ram All trims | see price overview above | $6,495–$14,905 | 42 |
| 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 All trims | $12,991 | $6,999–$23,000 | 59 |
| 1995 Ford F-150 All trims | $9,995 | $5,202–$19,888 | 39 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado All trims | $10,500 | $6,650–$14,900 | 43 |
| 1998 GMC Sierra All trims | $8,900 | $5,999–$14,995 | 27 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
1997 Dodge Ram: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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Trim not specified 5.9L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1B7KF26D · year code V76 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.9L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 3B7MC33D · year code V134 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.2L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1B7HF13Y · year code V$12,387 Median asking price · U.S. 5 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Trim not specified 5.9L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 3B7HC13Z · year code V398 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.2L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 3B7HC13Y · year code V583 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.9L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 3B7MF33D · year code V142 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.9L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1B7HC16Z · year code V223 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.9L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 3B7KF23D · year code V$23,999 Median asking price · U.S. 16 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Trim not specified 5.9L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1B7HF16Z · year code V$16,950 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Trim not specified 5.9L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1B7HC13Z · year code V103 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.9L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1B7KF26Z · year code V81 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 8L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 3B7KC23W · year code V37 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.2L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1B7HC16Y · year code V$6,998 Median asking price · U.S. 7 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Trim not specified 5.2L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1B7HC13Y · year code V198 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 8L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 3B7MF33W · year code V22 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.9L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 3B7KC23Z · year code V42 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.9L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 3B7KF23Z · year code V166 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 8L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1B7KF26W · year code V23 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.2L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 3B7HF13Y · year code V407 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 8L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 3B7KF23W · year code V$13,300 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Trim not specified 5.9L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 3B7HF13Z · year code V$6,999 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Trim not specified 3.9L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1B7HC16X · year code V144 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 5.9L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1B7KC26Z · year code V29 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 8L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 3B7MC33W · year code V30 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
1997 Dodge Ram factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 1997 Dodge Ram is $7,500 (October 2026) — down 74.9% from $29,888 in March 2026.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $7,500 | $2,800–$12K | 27 |
| September 2026 | $8,800 | $3,400–$19K | 23 |
| August 2026 | $10,000 | $4,999–$17K | 13 |
| July 2026 | $19,995 | $4,500–$33K | 13 |
| June 2026 | $11,449 | $6,174–$21K | 16 |
| May 2026 | $18,900 | $7,900–$39K | 13 |
| April 2026 | $21,500 | $8,950–$37K | 11 |
| March 2026 | $29,888 | $3,990–$40K | 13 |
1997 Dodge Ram prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 1997 Dodge Ram for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 24, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
California
Typical asking price
$7,999
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Texas
Typical asking price
$32,248
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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View all states and prices
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $7,250 | 8 | 5 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Washington | $5,750 | 8 | 5 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| California | $7,999 | 7 | 4 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Texas | $32,248 | 6 | 4 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 1997 Dodge Ram first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Dodge Ram years
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1996
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Typical asking price
$9,820
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Typical asking price
$12,948
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2012 $14,899 Median
- 2011 $13,002 Median
- 2010 $11,999 Median
- 2009 $11,290 Median
- 2008 $11,200 Median
- 2007 $13,997 Median
- 2006 $14,995 Median
- 2005 $13,050 Median
- 2004 $11,995 Median
- 2003 $9,995 Median
- 2002 $8,862 Median
- 2001 $12,500 Median
- 2000 $8,000 Median
- 1999 $12,069 Median
- 1998 $12,948 Median
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Nearby model years
1994
$18,500
1995
$19,998
1996
$9,820
1998
$12,948
1999
$12,069
2000
$8,000
2001
$12,500
2002
$8,862
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Prices shown for other models are average asking prices in the national snapshot. Photos are representative; trim and equipment vary.
What would a 1997 Dodge Ram cost per month?
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10% down
7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$147
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $825 down
Amount financed
$7,425
Total interest
$1,395
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
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- Review factory equipment
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 1997 Dodge Ram prices range from $2,208 to $45,871?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $5,294 and $13,877 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $12,397 a good price for a 1997 Dodge Ram?
$12,397 is the market average as of October 24, 2026. The $8,250 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 1997 Dodge Ram are for sale right now?
53 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 1997 Dodge Ram?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 53 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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