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2016 RAM 1500 trucks
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- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2016 RAM 1500 Rebel
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Joseph Aviles was very helpful and got us in and out very
Joseph Aviles was very helpful and got us in and out very efficiently! Very happy with all service and our 2023 dodge challenger scat pack!
Bought this truck when it was 2 years old with 16k miles
Bought this truck when it was 2 years old with 16k miles on it. I loved the way this truck looked and performed. I highly recommend this truck. Very Very Satisfied.!






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2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman/Express
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05/01/2024 - will update if anything changes, but I
05/01/2024 - will update if anything changes, but I couldn't be more pleasantly surprised by how NOT like a used car lot this used car dealer is. No pressure. No xx. Friendly. Seems honest and forthright. Personable people. They state that they won't put a car on the lot if it doesn't pass their mechanic's inspection. It's more important to them to make a reloable sale than to simply move volume. I hope that's true, because I bought my new-used car from them today to replace my old-new one that Lehigh drivers smashed up. I needed a boat hauler, and now I have one! I'm not happy to be on Lee County roads again, but I'm happy not to HAVE to take the bus, happy to be ON the water in my boat, and happy to have dealt with a dealer apparently interested in everyone leaving the transaction satisfied. They sent me a quote early in the process and before even being on the lot, which helped. "Gave me the Carfax [equivalent]", also. Took long test drive. Paperwork took a while, but it wasn't unpleasant. Did not trade in and did not finance, but review would not submit without me selecting something. Would do business with them again, and will update in a month or two if anything changes. Thanks Vince, Josh, and Linda!
I love this track!
I have loved this truck since we bought it.. I really hated to let it go.. but our needs changed to something a little smaller, with 3rd row seats.. I even refused to trade it in when I bought the new vehicle.. ( trying to hold on a little longer lol) i have driven mine from tbe beach to the mountains with no issues!






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2016 RAM 1500 Big Horn
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Gene Norman Auto Sales is the place to go if you want to
Gene Norman Auto Sales is the place to go if you want to buy a vehicle! Greg was our salesman and he was awesome! We knew what we wanted when we went in there, but we didn't like the price and they worked with us, and then afterward they helped us get financing and everything went so smoothly we were really impressed!! I recommend if you need a car for your kid or for yourself or for work that you go to Gene Gorman Auto Sales in Punta Gorda and they have other locations too but we like the one in Punta Gorda! I will definitely be back there to buy another vehicle when I'm ready. Thank you Greg!
Can't really score reliability only owned 3 days
This truck was what I needed at a price I could live with. Very comfortable, decent ride, we will see about fuel consumption. Big V8 with plenty of power.





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2016 RAM 1500 SLT
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Thanks for everything!
Thank you so much for the wonderful service. Absolutely love my car. In and out with no hassle. Very good honest people to work with. Great value on my trade in too.
One of the greatest Vehicles I've ever owned
Jack is taking care of me really well I believe vehicle work work for me I need to be able to work for me and I believe I've got the great deal from Zach I appreciate everything you've done for me so far all is good and he's here to take care of me!

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2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman/Express
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Skye in the service department did an outstanding job.
Skye in the service department did an outstanding job.I'm getting my work done in a timely fashion with quality work. I have purchased 5 vehicles from the dealership and all service has been perform by them to my complete satisfaction.
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RAM 1500 prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2026 RAM 1500 | $49,805 | |
2025 RAM 1500 | $34,995 | 8 Good deals |
2024 RAM 1500 | $39,484 | 4 Good deals |
2023 RAM 1500 | $27,521 | 8 Good deals |
2022 RAM 1500 | $20,950 | 10 Great deals |
2021 RAM 1500 | $19,990 | 9 Good deals |
2019 RAM 1500 | $17,900 | 6 Good deals |
About the 2016 RAM 1500
Tradesman shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 3
- Door count
- 2
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 20
- Transmission
- 6-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)

How much does the 2016 RAM 1500 cost?
The 2016 RAM 1500 price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2016 1500 is $19,539, with pricing starting at $5,900.
What is the MPG of the 2016 RAM 1500?
The 2016 RAM 1500 offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 20 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 RAM 1500?
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Is the 2016 RAM 1500 reliable?
The 2016 RAM 1500 has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 1500 owners.
Is the 2016 RAM 1500 a good truck?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2016 RAM 1500.
- Comfort 4.7
- Interior 4.6
- Performance 4.6
- Value 4.4
- Exterior 4.7
- Reliability 4.5
88% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.7
- Interior 4.6
- Performance 4.6
- Value 4.4
- Exterior 4.7
- Reliability 4.5
Big Horn (10 styles)
Style | |||||||||
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2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Big Horn | 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Big Horn | 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Big Horn | 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Big Horn | 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn | 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn | 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn | 4WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn | 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn | 2WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn |
Inventory price | |||||||||
Starting at $31,495 | Starting at $35,775 | Starting at $36,075 | Starting at $31,795 | Starting at $38,705 | Starting at $40,960 | Starting at $35,000 | Starting at $42,910 | Starting at $37,380 | Starting at $39,330 |
Combined MPG | |||||||||
20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 17 |
Engine | |||||||||
305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Express (6 styles)
Style | |||||
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2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express | 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express | 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express | 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express | 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express | 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express |
Inventory price | |||||
Starting at $26,145 | Starting at $30,615 | Starting at $32,960 | Starting at $36,540 | Starting at $30,380 | Starting at $34,085 |
Combined MPG | |||||
20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Engine | |||||
305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
HFE (1 style)
Style |
---|
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" HFE |
Inventory price |
Starting at $30,805 |
Combined MPG |
21 |
Engine |
305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
HFE Express (1 style)
Style |
---|
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" HFE Express |
Inventory price |
Starting at $37,685 |
Combined MPG |
24 |
Engine |
240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) |
HFE Tradesman (1 style)
Style |
---|
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" HFE Tradesman |
Inventory price |
Starting at $37,685 |
Combined MPG |
24 |
Engine |
240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) |
Laramie (6 styles)
Style | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie | 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie | 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie | 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie | 2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie | 4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie |
Inventory price | |||||
Starting at $45,190 | Starting at $39,655 | Starting at $43,235 | Starting at $41,610 | Starting at $43,560 | Starting at $47,140 |
Combined MPG | |||||
19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 |
Engine | |||||
305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) |
Lone Star (10 styles)
Style | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Lone Star | 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Lone Star | 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Lone Star | 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Lone Star | 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star | 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star | 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star | 2WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star | 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star | 4WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star |
Inventory price | |||||||||
Starting at $35,775 | Starting at $31,495 | Starting at $31,795 | Starting at $36,075 | Starting at $37,380 | Starting at $40,960 | Starting at $35,000 | Starting at $39,330 | Starting at $38,705 | Starting at $42,910 |
Combined MPG | |||||||||
19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Engine | |||||||||
305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) |
Longhorn (4 styles)
Style | |||
---|---|---|---|
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Longhorn | 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Longhorn | 4WD Crew Cab 149" Longhorn | 2WD Crew Cab 149" Longhorn |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $48,785 | Starting at $52,365 | Starting at $52,665 | Starting at $49,085 |
Combined MPG | |||
17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Engine | |||
240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Longhorn Limited (4 styles)
Style | |||
---|---|---|---|
4WD Crew Cab 149" Longhorn Limited | 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Longhorn Limited | 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Longhorn Limited | 2WD Crew Cab 149" Longhorn Limited |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $52,665 | Starting at $48,785 | Starting at $52,365 | Starting at $49,085 |
Combined MPG | |||
17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Engine | |||
240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Outdoorsman (4 styles)
Style | |||
---|---|---|---|
4WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman | 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman *Ltd Avail* | 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman | 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman |
Inventory price | |||
Starting at $42,910 | Starting at $35,000 | Starting at $38,705 | Starting at $40,960 |
Combined MPG | |||
17 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Engine | |||
240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
Rebel (2 styles)
Style | |
---|---|
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Rebel | 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Rebel |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $43,270 | Starting at $45,200 |
Combined MPG | |
17 | 19 |
Engine | |
395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
SLT (10 styles)
Style | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT | 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT | 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT | 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT | 2WD Crew Cab 149" SLT | 4WD Crew Cab 149" SLT | 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT | 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT | 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT | 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT |
Inventory price | |||||||||
Starting at $40,960 | Starting at $37,380 | Starting at $35,000 | Starting at $38,705 | Starting at $39,330 | Starting at $42,910 | Starting at $31,795 | Starting at $36,075 | Starting at $31,495 | Starting at $35,775 |
Combined MPG | |||||||||
19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Engine | |||||||||
305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
Sport (8 styles)
Style | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport | 4WD Crew Cab 149" Sport | 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport | 2WD Crew Cab 149" Sport | 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport | 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport | 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport | 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport |
Inventory price | |||||||
Starting at $42,950 | Starting at $45,430 | Starting at $41,550 | Starting at $41,850 | Starting at $45,130 | Starting at $39,370 | Starting at $35,985 | Starting at $39,615 |
Combined MPG | |||||||
17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Engine | |||||||
395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Tradesman (10 styles)
Style | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman | 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman | 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman | 2WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman | 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman | 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman | 4WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman | 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman | 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman | 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman |
Inventory price | |||||||||
Starting at $30,615 | Starting at $26,145 | Starting at $36,540 | Starting at $33,570 | Starting at $32,960 | Starting at $34,085 | Starting at $37,150 | Starting at $30,380 | Starting at $26,145 | Starting at $30,615 |
Combined MPG | |||||||||
19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Engine | |||||||||
305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 395.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 240.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
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