1997 Dodge Ram prices in the U.S.
The median pre-owned asking price for a 1997 Dodge Ram in the U.S. is $11,990 based on 33 active listings.
As of September 9, 2026, the median asking price for a used 1997 Dodge Ram in the U.S. is $11,990, based on 33 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ 33 active dealer listings, refreshed daily ⛭ Generation: 1996–2002
Typical: $6,042–$20,312 — the middle half of 33 asking prices
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% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.
What moves the price on a 1997 Dodge Ram
The $6,042–$20,312 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
The same car typically asks $4,999 in Washington but $11,450 in California.
What would a 1997 Dodge Ram cost per month?
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Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Live 1997 Dodge Ram listings, priced by VIN
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band. Shop 1996–1998 Dodge Ram listings on VehiSales →.
Price history
Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 1997 Dodge Ram is $10,000 (August 2026) — down 66.5% from $29,888 in March 2026.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $11,450 | 6 | 3 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Oregon | $9,494 | 6 | 3 Shop 1996–1998 nearby → |
| Washington | $4,999 | 5 | 3 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.
Factory configurations of the 1997 Dodge Ram
43 factory configurations left the plant as a 1997 Dodge Ram — the most common are below, each decoded into its own build sheet from the VIN pattern.
- 5.9L 6cyl 4WD 76 built
- 5.9L 6cyl 133 built
- 5.2L 8cyl 4WD 173 built
- 5.9L 8cyl 396 built
- 5.2L 8cyl 581 built
- 5.9L 6cyl 4WD 141 built
- 5.9L 8cyl 220 built
- 5.9L 6cyl 4WD $27,999
- 5.9L 8cyl 4WD 285 built
- 5.9L 8cyl 102 built
- 5.9L 8cyl 4WD 81 built
- 8L 8cyl 37 built
- 5.2L 8cyl 355 built
- 5.2L 8cyl 197 built
- 8L 8cyl 4WD 22 built
- 5.9L 8cyl 41 built
- 5.9L 8cyl 4WD 164 built
- 8L 8cyl 4WD 23 built
- 5.2L 8cyl 4WD 405 built
- 8L 8cyl 4WD 102 built
- 5.9L 8cyl 4WD 624 built
- 3.9L 6cyl 144 built
- 5.9L 8cyl 29 built
- 8L 8cyl 30 built
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 1997 Dodge Ram prices range from $2,322 to $42,995?
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 $6,042 and $20,312 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $15,086 a good price for a 1997 Dodge Ram?
$15,086 is the market average as of September 9, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $11,990 median is priced to move — but always compare within the same trim and mileage band, since those two factors drive most of the spread.
How many 1997 Dodge Ram are for sale right now?
33 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
How we calculate these prices
We track 33 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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