# 2021 Ram 1500 SLT

- Price (advertised): $28,981
- Market price: $34,300
- Deal: Great deal, score 90/100, rank 2 of 64
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 40,688 mi
- Model year: 2021
- Color: Diamond Black Crys
- Drivetrain: 4x4
- Original MSRP when new: $44,670
- VIN: 1C6RR7GT2MS505979
- Photos: 21
- Dealer: mercedesbenzhoustonnorth.com, Houston, TX
- Market: Houston
- Data as of: 2026-11-13

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $28,981, $5,319 (15.5%) under its market price of $34,300.
- Market price is what a 2021 Ram 1500 with 40,688 miles is advertised for around Houston.
- 40,688 miles is below the 60,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 2 of 64 comparable 2021 Ram 1500 in Houston, score 90 out of 100.

Price is the dealer's advertised price, before tax, title and registration. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

## Safety and recalls

- NHTSA overall safety rating: 4 to 5 of 5 by version
- Frontal crash: 4 of 5
- Side crash: 5 of 5
- Rollover: 4 of 5
- Recall campaigns issued for this model year: 15 (includes a do-not-drive advisory)
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year: 691
- A recall campaign covers the model year, not this one car. Check this car's VIN: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?vin=1C6RR7GT2MS505979

## Specs

- Engine: 5.7L 8-Cylinder V-Shaped
- Transmission: 8-Speed A/T
- Fuel: gas
- Stock number: MS505979
- First listed: 2026-10-09

## Itemized price

- Vehicle Price: $28,756
- Dealer Documentary Fee: $225
- AutoNation 1Price: $28,981
- Price history: 2026-10-09 $31,806, 2026-10-20 $31,281, 2026-10-30 $29,906, 2026-11-08 $28,981

## Window sticker

- Base MSRP: $39,995
- Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Exterior Paint: $100
- Electronics Group: $795
- Front and Rear Rubber Floor Mats by Mopar: $135
- 8-Speed Automatic 8HP70 Transmission: $500
- 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine: $1,450
- Destination: $1,695
- Total MSRP when new: $44,670

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2017 Ram 1500 Sport](https://carfinity.ai/car/2017-ram-1500-sport-45e00b95552c/) at $23,725, 66,060 mi, lexussouthwesthouston.com
- Costs less: [2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star](https://carfinity.ai/car/2021-ram-1500-big-horn-lone-star-2304c000df74/) at $24,919, 43,488 mi, houstondcjr.com
- Costs less: [2021 Ram 1500 Lone Star](https://carfinity.ai/car/2021-ram-1500-lone-star-6846dea19f38/) at $25,394, 49,435 mi, Monument Chevrolet
- A step up: [2021 Ram 1500](https://carfinity.ai/car/2021-ram-1500-6b86383e08f3/) at $31,208, 45,466 mi, machaikchevy.com
- A step up: [2023 Ram 1500](https://carfinity.ai/car/2023-ram-1500-687722a27e1f/) at $29,701, 43,341 mi, Bayway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- A step up: [2023 Ram 1500 LONE STAR CREW CAB 4X4 5'7 BOX](https://carfinity.ai/car/2023-ram-1500-lone-star-crew-cab-4x4-5-7-box-9a9cf9a5d200/) at $29,770, 68,049 mi, Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge

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