Is the $8,999 price on this 2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup a good deal?

OAV rates this as a Great Deal because the asking price of $8,999 is below the typical market range for this vehicle.

What is the average price for a 2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup in IA?

Based on 201 comparable listings in IA, the average asking price for a 2010-2014 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup is $13,953, with prices ranging from $3,905 to $30,995.

How long does a 2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup typically stay on dealer lots?

Comparable RAM Ram 1500 Pickup listings in IA spend an average of 89 days on dealer lots.

Where is this 2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup located?

This vehicle is listed in Des Moines, IA 50315. VIN: 1C6RD7MT9CS211366. Mileage: 179,000 miles.

What is the fair market price range for this 2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup?

OAV's Price-to-Market analysis estimates the fair market range is $18,990 to $19,408, based on 5 comparable vehicles.

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Vehicle Details

VIN1C6RD7MT9CS211366

TrimSport

Exterior ColorRed

Drivetrain4WD

Engine5.7L V8

TransmissionAutomatic

Fuel TypeUnleaded

Inventory Typeused

Days on Lot413

2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup

Sport

Unscored

$8,999179,000 mi

Des Moines, IA 50315

Is this 2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup Sport a good deal?

OAV verdict: Unscored

Why: Listed at $8,999, comparable market range $18,990–$19,408, based on 5 comparable listings. Days on lot: 413 days (market average 89 days).

Market price position

Lowest comparable ($)

18,990

Highest comparable ($)

19,408

This vehicle's price ($)

8,999

$8,999 · $9,991 below market low

$18,990 – $19,408 comparable

Regional range: $18,990 – $19,408
vs. market low: — $9,991 (53% below)
Comparable vehicles: 5

Demand-Verified· Backed by recent sales data

Faster-than-average sell-through

Similar vehicles recently sold in an estimated 10–72 days.

What does Demand-Verified mean?

Verify before inquiring

This listing is priced about 53% below the lowest comparable vehicle in the regional market. Discounts at this scale frequently indicate accident damage, branded title (salvage or rebuilt), or undisclosed mechanical issues. Strongly recommend pulling a vehicle history report and inspecting listing photos carefully before inquiring.
This listing has been on market about 5.7x longer than typical for similar vehicles (cohort sells in 10–72 days; this one is at 413). Long days-on-lot on a fast-turn cohort can signal title concerns, mechanical issues, or pricing the dealer won't actually honor. Recommend a vehicle history report before spending more time.

Market Breakdown

Local = comparable listings in the same metro. Regional = comparable listings across the broader state or multi-state region. Both ranges refresh daily.

Regional Range$18,990 – $19,408

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Des Moines, IA

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About This 2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup

Listing updated: Jun 20, 2026

Listed by an independent dealer in Des Moines, IA · On lot for 413 days · VIN verifiable at NHTSA

This used 2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup Sport is listed at $8,999 by the auto specialist inc. in Des Moines, IA 50315. It has 179,000 miles on the odometer. The exterior color is Red. It features a 4WD drivetrain with a 5.7L V8 engine and Automatic transmission.

OAV's AI-powered Price-to-Market analysis rates this vehicle as Unscored due to insufficient comparable data. Based on 5 similar vehicles in the Des Moines market, the estimated market range is $18,990 to $19,408.

This vehicle has been on the lot for 413 days.

Analysis powered by OAV's patented inventory standardization technology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477).

Market context

This listing is part of OAV's broader Des Moines, IA trucks market analysis. OAV compares vehicles using local and regional price-to-market ranges, days-on-lot, comparable count, and demand signals where available.

How this deal is rated

OAV compares this 2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup against similar vehicles currently available in the local and regional market — same make, model, and year range, filtered for comparable mileage. Based on where this listing falls in that comparable set, it is rated:

Great Deal — priced below the typical range for comparable vehicles.
Fair Price — priced within the expected range for comparable vehicles.
Overpriced — priced above the typical range for comparable vehicles.

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How this listing is verified

This vehicle listing was aggregated from an independent dealer in Des Moines, IA, one of 57,000+ U.S. dealerships in OAV's nationwide inventory network.The VIN 1C6RD7MT9CS211366 can be independently verified via the U.S. Department of Transportation's NHTSA VIN decoder, and safety recalls at NHTSA's recall database.

Vehicle attributes (year, make, model, trim, mileage, location) are standardized using OAV's patented methodology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477), which normalizes naming conventions and deduplicates cross-listed inventory across the dealership network. Listing data is refreshed daily; Price-to-Market analysis uses comparable vehicles within the same geographic market.

2012 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup Market in IA

Comparable Vehicles

201

Average Price

$13,953

Price Range

$3,905–$30,995

Avg Days on Lot

Based on 201 comparable 2010-2014 RAM Ram 1500 Pickup listings in IA, the average asking price is $13,953. This listing at $8,999 is $4,954 below average (36% below market). Comparable prices in IA range from $3,905 to $30,995. Similar vehicles spend an average of 89 days on dealer lots in this market.