The short answer
Ram's 2027 press kit lists the Ram 1500 in four groups: core (Tradesman, Express/Black Express, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie), off-road (Warlock, BackCountry, Rebel, RHO, TRX SRT), premium (Limited/Longhorn, Tungsten) and the new Rumble Bee muscle trucks.
Of the 13 Ram 1500 window stickers we pulled from our stock, 9 were Big Horn, 2 Express and 2 Laramie; all 13 were 4x4, and 10 were crew cabs. On window stickers for 2026 and 2027 trucks in our stock, the base MSRP (before options and destination) was $45,425 for an Express Quad Cab 4x4, $50,680 to $56,570 for a Big Horn 4x4 depending on cab and configuration, and $64,880 for a Laramie Crew Cab 4x4.
Engine choice changes the numbers more than the badge does: Ram rates the 3.0L Hurricane Standard Output at up to 11,530 lb of towing and the 3.6L V6 eTorque at up to 2,340 lb of payload (2027 figures, properly equipped).
The four trim families
| Family | Trims Ram lists for 2027 | What Ram says changed for 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Tradesman; Express / Black Express; Big Horn / Lone Star; Laramie | Big Horn Crew Cab with the Level 2 Equipment Group adds passive entry; Laramie adds standard rain-sensing wipers; Tradesman and Black Express get a Satin Black fender badge |
| Off-road | Warlock; BackCountry; Rebel; RHO; TRX SRT | New 3.6L V6 eTorque Warlock entry at $52,865 plus $2,795 destination; RHO gets a $2,995 Popular Equipment Group (14.5-in Uconnect 5 screen, 19-speaker Harman Kardon); 360° camera standard on RHO and optional with the Rebel Level 1 group; TRX returns as TRX SRT |
| Premium | Limited / Limited Longhorn; Tungsten | 360° camera now standard on Limited and Limited Longhorn; RamBox delete option for maximum bed width |
| Muscle trucks | Rumble Bee; Rumble Bee 392; Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack; Rumble Bee SRT | All-new: Quad Cab, 5-ft 7-in bed, widebody; three HEMI V8 choices up to 777 hp |
Engines, towing and payload (2027)
| Engine | Output | Max towing | Max payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft | 8,100 lb | 2,340 lb |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | 395 hp / 410 lb-ft | 8,890 lb | 1,150 lb |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 395 hp / 410 lb-ft | 11,370 lb | 1,680 lb |
| 3.0L Hurricane Standard Output (SO) I6 | 420 hp / 469 lb-ft | 11,530 lb | 1,880 lb |
| 3.0L Hurricane High Output (HO) I6 | 540 hp / 521 lb-ft | 9,480 lb | 1,530 lb |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 (Rumble Bee 392) | 470 hp / 470 lb-ft | 7,460 lb | 1,160 lb |
| 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 (TRX SRT, Rumble Bee SRT) | 777 hp / 680 lb-ft | 8,580 lb | 1,140 lb |
Ram's 2026 consumer site lists 11,610 lb max towing and 2,360 lb max payload for the 2026 truck; the 2027 press kit figures above differ slightly by model year. For your truck, use the window sticker and the door-jamb labels.
The 5.7L HEMI returned for 2026. Ram's June 2025 release said it would be offered on Tradesman, Big Horn, Express, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel (late availability), Limited and Longhorn, and that eTorque replaces the alternator with a belt-driven motor-generator and a 48-volt battery.
What real trucks cost: window-sticker examples
| Truck (model year, trim, cab) | Base MSRP on sticker | Destination on sticker | Notable packages on this sticker | VIN (opens the OEM sticker) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ram 1500 Express Quad Cab 4x4 | $45,425 | $2,795 | Customer Preferred Package 23D ($2,125); Trailer Tow Group II ($1,095) | 1C6RRFCGXTN428276 |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Express Crew Cab 4x4 | $48,175 | $2,595 | Package 27D ($2,125); 5.7L HEMI eTorque ($2,895) | 1C6SRFGT5TN355343 |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab 4x4 | $50,680 | $2,795 | Big Horn Level 2 ($2,895); Hurricane SO ($1,695) | 1C6SRFBP0TN428287 |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 | $52,980 | $2,595 | Big Horn Level 1 ($1,695); Hurricane SO ($1,695) | 1C6SRFFP7TN250842 |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 | $53,430 | $2,795 | Big Horn Level 2 ($2,895); 5.7L HEMI eTorque ($2,895) | 1C6SRFFT5TN432391 |
| 2027 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 | $53,780 | $2,795 | Big Horn Level 1 ($1,695); Off-Road Group ($1,345); 5.7L HEMI eTorque ($2,895) | 1C6SRFFT8VN559414 |
| 2027 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 | $53,780 | $2,795 | Big Horn Level 2 ($3,295); 5.7L HEMI ($2,895) | 1C6SRFFT9VN559390 |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 | $64,880 | $2,795 | Laramie Level 2 ($2,745); 5.7L HEMI eTorque ($1,200) | 1C6SRFJT4TN429540 |
| 2026 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 | $64,880 | $2,795 | Laramie Level 2 ($2,745); Sport Appearance ($1,995) | 1C6SRFJP3TN442427 |
Sticker figures are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices printed on the window sticker of that one vehicle, retrieved Oct 11, 2026. Base prices exclude destination; your truck's configuration and price will differ. Swant Graber prices new vehicles at invoice with no dealer add-ons; ask for an itemized quote on the exact VIN. When Ram launched the 2026 Express, it listed $44,495 for a Quad Cab 2WD, $47,245 Crew Cab 2WD, $48,345 Quad Cab 4WD and $51,095 Crew Cab 4WD, each including a $2,095 destination charge at the time.
Express and Black Express
Ram's 2026 Express launch release lists 20-in wheels, the 3.6L V6 (305 hp) with an optional 3.0L Hurricane SO ($1,695), adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB, and black-bezel LED headlamps. The $995 Black Express package (Quad and Crew 4WD only) adds a sport hood, black badging, black 20-in wheels, side steps, LED fog lamps and black cloth bucket seats with a 7-in gauge cluster and floor console.
On our two 2026 Express stickers, the Customer Preferred Package 23D/27D was $2,125.
Big Horn and Laramie: where most buyers land
Big Horn is where the Level 1 and Level 2 equipment groups do most of the work: on our stickers, Level 1 ($1,695) added heated seats and wheel, an 8-way power driver seat, a 400-watt inverter and a power-sliding rear window. Level 2 ($2,895 for 2026, $3,295 for 2027) added the 12-in Uconnect 5 navigation screen, dual-zone automatic climate and 9 amplified speakers on top. Laramie is the leather step; its Level 2 group ($2,745 on our 2026 stickers) added the 14.4-in screen, 12-in cluster and 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
See the full item-by-item list in Ram Level 1 and Level 2 equipment groups, explained.
Which one fits?
Good fits
- You want a work-ready 4x4 at the lowest sticker: Express or Tradesman
- You want heated seats, a big screen and most of the comfort: Big Horn with Level 1 or Level 2
- You tow often: look at the Hurricane SO or 5.7L HEMI eTorque and the Trailer Tow Group II ($1,095 on our stickers: trailer tire-pressure monitoring, brake controller, Trailer Reverse Steering Control)
- You drive forest and field roads: Warlock, Rebel or the Big Horn Off-Road Group ($1,345 on a 2027 sticker: e-locking rear axle, skid plates, tow hooks, full-size spare)
Consider something else if
- You need 15,000+ lb of towing or a fifth wheel: look at the Ram 2500/3500
- You want the most payload: the 3.6L eTorque (2,340 lb max) beats every V8 in Ram's 2027 table
- You want leather and the biggest screen at the lowest price: compare Laramie with a Big Horn Level 2 sticker side by side
Questions
What is the cheapest 2027 Ram 1500?
Ram's press kit doesn't publish a full 2027 price list. Among the trucks on our lot in October 2026, the lowest base MSRP on a window sticker was $45,425 (2026 Express Quad Cab 4x4) before options and destination. Ask us for current stickers.
Which Ram 1500 engine tows the most?
In Ram's 2027 press kit, the 3.0L Hurricane Standard Output is rated up to 11,530 lb, followed by the 5.7L HEMI eTorque at 11,370 lb, when properly equipped.
Is the HEMI back in the Ram 1500?
Yes. Ram announced the 5.7L HEMI V8's return for 2026 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft), with and without eTorque. On our stickers the HEMI eTorque was a $2,895 option on Big Horn and Express and $1,200 on Laramie.
What is Lone Star?
Ram lists Big Horn and Lone Star together in the core family; the window stickers on our trucks read Big Horn.
Next steps at Swant Graber
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