According to FCA's CEO, Ram has no plans to discontinue sales of the 1500 Classic, and might even give it some updates.

Good news for us cost-conscious buyers.

 

The "classic" is priced just as high as the other trucks in it's class, what a gimmick and a smart one at that.

 

Close but not quite.

Local dealer has a Classic Ram 1500 Ext Cab with the Warlock trim package (a blacked out package added to the Tradesman trim level) for about $23k.

A similar F150 Ext Cab STX is closer to $25K. The F150 has the 2.7L and bucket seats, so it is the one that I would take, but no black out package.

The Ram is slightly cheaper, but the Ford is the better overall value.

But you are correct. It is a bait and switch for Ram. Get them into the dealership with a low ball Classic, then upgrade them to the redesigned truck.