Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4) cost to own in Canada — the true 5-year total
The Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4) starts at $59,495. Over 5 years, owning one (gas car) costs about $73,240 in Canada as of July 2, 2026 — $1,221/month, $0.98/km — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and registration.
Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4) incentives & grants
Canada EVAP: up to $5,000 off an eligible new EV ($2,500 PHEV); Quebec / BC may add more. Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: Transport Canada.
Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4) · Canada · 5-year estimate$73,240 total · $1,221/mo · $0.98/km
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Gas · Ram 1500 |
|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $30,937 (42%) |
| Charging / fuel | $13,860 (19%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — |
| Maintenance | $5,873 (8%) |
| Insurance | $11,445 (16%) |
| Financing interest | $10,625 (15%) |
| Registration & fees | $500 (1%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $73,240 |
Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4) specs & assumptions
- Starting price
- $59,495manufacturer
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Efficiency
- 11 L/100kmNRCan
- Canada electricity
- 16.50c/kWhprovincial utilities
- Annual km (assumed)
- 15,000Canada average
Compare the Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4) against any car, your km & your scenario
What the numbers say
The Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4) costs about $73,240 to own over 5 years in Canada — $1,221/month, $0.98/km at 15,000 km/yr — and depreciation is the biggest line: $30,937, 42% of the total (as of July 2, 2026).
- On cost per month the Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4) ranks #3 of 4 full-size pickup models we track in Canada.
- Where the Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4)'s $73,240 actually goes: depreciation $30,937 (42%), gas $13,860 (19%), insurance $11,445 (16%), financing interest $10,625 (15%), maintenance $5,873 (8%), registration & fees $500 (1%).
- Per km, that is $0.41 of depreciation and $0.18 of gas, with $0.38 for everything else — $0.98/km all-in.
- Gas vs the fleet: the Ram 1500 (Tradesman 3.0L Hurricane SO 4x4)'s 5-year gas bill ($13,860) runs $2,646 above the $11,214 median of the 30 gas and hybrid models we price at the same rates.
What we assume for maintenance
Assumed $1,175/yr for a gas car at 15,000 km/yr — about $5,873 of the 5-year total above. On this market's assumptions an EV runs about $525/yr less in maintenance than a gas car ($650 vs $1,175). See the methodology for sources; adjustable in the calculator.