It’s a three-peat for the 2016 Ram 1500, as the popular truck found itself on top of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Full-size Truck for the Money list for the third year in a row. According to the list, Ram had the best combination of automotive press reviews and long-term value.
"At Ram, we set out to create the best trucks in the market, and this award from U.S. News acknowledges the positive quality and value equation of our Ram 1500," said Mike Manley – Head of Ram Truck Brand, FCA Global. "In a highly competitive segment, Ram is committed to technology and innovation leadership. Proof of that commitment is a long list of best-in-class titles, including America’s most fuel-efficient full-size pickup at 29 mpg."
Making contributions to the Best Cars for the Money rankings include quality and value data plugged into an equation for a composite score. Vehicles with the highest score in each of the 21 possible categories are named Best Car for the Money in that specific category.
“The Ram 1500 gives buyers a first-class ownership experience, with a luxurious interior and performance that’s capable enough for traditional truck tasks, but comfortable enough for everyday driving,” said Jamie Page Deaton, Managing Editor – U.S. News Best Cars. “When you combine that with its low long-term ownership costs, you have a truck that easily fits into owners’ lives and their budgets.”
An in-depth analysis by U.S. News measures quality by the overall score achieved at the time the awards are published. However, the value portion is measured by five-year total cost of ownership and the average price paid for the vehicle at the time the awards are published.