Ram 1500 Express · Elgin CDJR · Streamwood, IL
Ram 1500 Express near Elgin, IL
The Express is the Tradesman with a sharper look and a few comforts built in: body-color bumpers and the Tradesman Level 1 content (power-sliding rear window, 40/20/40 cloth bench, floor mats and SiriusXM) are standard. It offers the same three engines, cabs and boxes. The 2027 Express starts at $44,700 MSRP. Shop it at Elgin CDJR in Streamwood, near Elgin.
$44,7002027 starting MSRP
Body-colorFront and rear bumpers standard
3 enginesV6 eTorque, Hurricane I6 or HEMI V8
6 buildsQuad or Crew Cab, two boxes, 4x2 or 4x4
Up to 11,530 lbsRam 1500 towing with the Hurricane six
What do you get with an Express?
Everything the Tradesman has, plus body-color front and rear bumpers and the Tradesman Level 1 Equipment Group as standard. The 3.6L V6 eTorque is standard, with the Hurricane twin-turbo six and HEMI V8 available; 4x4 models use an electronic part-time transfer case, and the 8.4-inch Uconnect screen is standard with the 12-inch touchscreen in a package.
2027 Express prices by cab and box
| Cab and box | 4x2 | 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab, 6-ft. 4-in. box | $44,700 | $48,100 |
| Crew Cab, 5-ft. 7-in. box | $47,450 | $50,850 |
| Crew Cab, 6-ft. 4-in. box | $50,590 | $53,990 |
MSRPs are from Ram's 2027 configurator data (updated Oct. 15, 2026), before the $2,795 destination charge. Our price on each truck is on its vehicle page.
Express engines and towing
| Engine | Output | Max towing (Ram 1500) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (standard) | 305 hp | Up to 8,100 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (Standard Output) (available) | 420 hp, 469 lb-ft | Up to 11,530 lbs |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 (eTorque mild hybrid per Ram; some 2027 trucks have the non-eTorque HEMI at the same output) (available) | 395 hp, 410 lb-ft | Up to 11,370 lbs (eTorque) |
Max towing figures are Ram's 2027 lineup ratings for each engine, properly equipped. The rating for a specific truck depends on cab, box, axle ratio and equipment; ask us for the figure on the truck you are looking at.
All three engines use an eight-speed automatic. Options include the Off-Road Group, Protection Group (4x4), Trailer-tow, Towing Technology and Bed Utility groups. Every 2027 Ram 1500 has adaptive cruise control, Active Lane Management, Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection, ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop, and a ParkView rear camera.
Black Express
Ram lists the Express and Black Express together in its 2027 lineup. Its 2026 Ram 1500 page describes the Black Express with:
Exterior
20-inch black aluminum wheels, body-color bumpers, a sport performance hood, Mopar black tubular side steps and all-black accents.
Interior
A 7-inch digital cluster display and black cloth front bucket seats.
Black Express content is from Ram's 2026 Ram 1500 page; check the window sticker for the equipment on a specific 2027 truck.
Express vs. Tradesman vs. Big Horn
| Tradesman | Express | Big Horn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab 4x4 5-ft. 7-in. MSRP | $48,725 | $50,850 | $53,980 |
| Body-color bumpers | With Night Edition | Standard | With appearance packages |
| Power-sliding rear window, 40/20/40 bench, SiriusXM | Optional | Standard | Big Horn groups instead |
| 4x4 system | Part-time | Part-time | On-demand |
| Air suspension | Not offered | Not offered | Available |
MSRPs are from Ram's 2027 configurator data (updated Oct. 15, 2026), before the $2,795 destination charge. Our price on each truck is on its vehicle page.
See the Ram 1500 Tradesman, the Ram 1500 Big Horn or every trim on the Ram 1500 model page.
Ram 1500 videos
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Buying a Ram 1500 Express at Elgin CDJR
Test drive
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Value your trade
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Financing and leasing
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Service after the sale
Our Mopar-certified service department handles maintenance, recalls and warranty work on every Ram 1500 Express. Schedule service online.
Elgin CDJR is at 1500 W. Lake St. (U.S. 20) in Streamwood, a short drive from Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Carpentersville and St. Charles. Get directions or contact us to confirm a specific Ram 1500 Express is on the lot before you come in.
Ram 1500 Express FAQ
How much is a 2027 Ram 1500 Express?
Ram lists the 2027 Express from $44,700 MSRP (Quad Cab 4x2) to $53,990 (Crew Cab 4x4 with the 6-foot-4 box), plus a $2,795 destination charge.
What is the difference between the Ram Express and Tradesman?
The Express adds body-color bumpers and makes the Tradesman Level 1 group standard: power-sliding rear window, cloth 40/20/40 bench, front and rear floor mats and SiriusXM. It starts $2,125 higher for a Quad Cab 4x2. Engines and 4x4 hardware are the same.
What engines does the Express have?
The 3.6L V6 eTorque (305 hp) is standard. The 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo six (420 hp, 469 lb-ft) and the 5.7L HEMI V8 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft) are available.
What is the Ram 1500 Black Express?
A blacked-out version of the Express. Ram's 2026 page lists 20-inch black wheels, body-color bumpers, a sport performance hood, black tubular side steps, black accents, a 7-inch digital cluster and black cloth bucket seats.
Does the Express come in a Crew Cab?
Yes, with the 5-foot-7 or 6-foot-4 box, as well as the Quad Cab with the 6-foot-4 box, in 4x2 or 4x4.
See the Ram 1500 Express at Elgin CDJR
Browse our new Express inventory, compare this month's Ram offers, or contact us to set up a test drive in Streamwood.
Sources
Specifications, equipment and prices are from Ram's 2027 Ram 1500 specifications, feature availability guide, towing charts, configurator data and Stellantis media releases, checked on October 22, 2026.
- 2027 Ram 1500 specifications, Stellantis North America media
- 2027 Ram 1500 feature availability, Stellantis North America media
- 2027 Ram 1500 trailer towing charts, Stellantis North America media
- What's New for 2027: Ram 1500, Stellantis North America media
- Ramtrucks.com 2027 Ram 1500 configurator price data, Ram Trucks
- 2026 Ram 1500 (Black Express), Ram Trucks