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Nissan Frontier vs Ram 1500


When you’re looking for trucks for sale, you need to pick the very best one for you. But that’s hard in this market with so many options! Two similar, good quality trucks are the Nissan Frontier and the Ram 1500. If you’re trying to decide between them, Ewald CJDR of Franklin is here to help. We’re a Milwaukee-based Ram dealership and we love to help our clients make fully informed decisions! So keep reading to find out more.


What truck is comparable to the Nissan Frontier?


The Ram 1500 for sale is a great truck to compare to the Nissan Frontier. They’re both half-ton work trucks that have millions of sales. Here’s how they stack up next to each other:


Ram 1500

Nissan Frontier

Fuel Economy

10-23 MPG

17-18 MPG

Towing Capacity

up to 12,560 pounds

up to 6,720 pounds

Available Engines

260-hp, 3.0L V6 (diesel)

305-hp, 3.6L V6 (gas/electric hybrid)

395-hp, 5.7L 8-cylinder (gas/electric hybrid)

702-hp, 6.2L 8-cylinder (gas)

310-hp, 3.8L V6 (gas)

Cargo Space

53.9 - 61.5 ft3

40.1 - 49.6 ft3

Seating

5-6 people

4-5 people




Is it worth buying a Ram 1500?


Yes it is! Not only is a Ram 1500 for sale a good choice, it’s a great choice! There are many reasons why you should go check out a Ram 1500 at a Ram dealer near you as soon as possible.


  • Ram trucks for sale hold their value better than many other trucks. The average depreciation for a Ram 1500 is 45.2% after five years. While this might seem like a lot, it’s lower than average and better than several competitors.

  • Newer Ram 1500s for sale are highly endorsed by J.D. Power. The 2018, 2020, and 2021 Ram 1500 earned a ‘Great’ score for reliability and quality from J.D. Power.

  • Trucks aren’t exactly known for great gas mileage. But the Ram 1500 gives you multiple engine options, some with shockingly good fuel economy. The EcoDiesel engine can give you 22 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.

  • Ram 1500s for sale also come with their trademark RamBox cargo system. These are lockable storage bins that are made right into the bed of the truck. Plus, they can be used as ice chests and include a 115-volt outlet!

  • Aside from its practicality, the Ram 1500 is comfortable. It has a spacious cabin and a smooth ride. Not to mention its slick handling regardless of the terrain!


How long will a Ram 1500 last?


According to Engine Patrol, a new Ram 1500 for sale will give you 13 to 17 good years of service if you drive 15,000 miles per year. If you don’t drive your truck quite that much, you’ll get many more years. It easily lasts around 200,000 to 250,000 miles, and some have reported much higher mileage!


What are the Ram 1500 trim levels?


One great thing about a Ram 1500 for sale is the trim options. You can choose from six different trim levels at any Ram truck dealer.

Trim Level

Exclusive Features

Tradesman

Air filtration system

3.6L Pentastar V6 engine

ParkView rear backup camera

Electric park brake

Bighorn

18-inch aluminum wheels

Chrome grille around front and rear bumpers

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Fog lamps

Laramie

12-inch navigation touchscreen

LED headlamps, taillamps, and fog lights

8-speed automatic transmission

9 speaker premium audio system

Rebel

Vinyl/cloth bucket seats

Multifunction tailgate with 60/40 split swing away doors available

RamBox cargo system available

33-inch tires

Limited Longhorn

22-Inch aluminum wheels available

Trailer hitch light

7-Inch display with Limited Longhorn theme

Genuine wood, leather and metal-trimmed interior with wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel

Limited

20-inch aluminum wheels

5.7L Hemi V8 engine

360° trailer Surround View Camera available

19-speaker audio system available




What engines are in the Ram 1500?

Any Ram 1500 for sale has quite a few engine options! You can take your pick between any of them depending on your needs.


5.7L Hemi V8

5.7L Hemi V8 with eTorque

3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque

3.0L EcoDiesel V6

6.2 supercharged Hemi V8

Horsepower

395

395

305

260

702

Torque (lb-ft)

410

410

269

480

650

Max Towing Capacity (lbs)

11,610

12,750

7,730

12,560

8,100



What Ram 1500 engine is best for towing?


As you can see in the table above, the 5.7L Hemi V8 engine with eTorque has the highest towing capacity. However, the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine comes pretty close! The Ram 1500 is well known as one of the best half-ton trucks for sale near Milwaukee regarding towing capacity.


Now, there are tons of other truck options out there. But at Ewald CJDR, we feel pretty confident that you’ll love our Ram 1500 trucks for sale. If you don’t believe us, why not come try them out for yourself? It’s hard not to fall in love with a Ram 1500!