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2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?

4WD vs 2WD

4WD adds $3,000. Same fuel cost.

$3,000more over 6 years

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2WD4WDPrice2WD$78,1954WD$81,195Fuel a year2WD$2,2594WD$2,259Total over 6 years2WD$91,7484WD$94,748
Blue: 2WD. Orange: 4WD.

Every 4WD and 2WD pair

2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4WD vs 2WD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainMax towing
2WD
4WD
$78,195
$81,195
$3,00017 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$3,000N/A8,100 lb
7,900 lb
Luxury RWD
Luxury 4WD
$83,795
$86,795
$3,00017 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$3,000N/A8,100 lb
7,900 lb
Premium Luxury RWD
Premium Luxury 4WD
$88,195
$91,195
$3,00017 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$3,000N/A8,100 lb
7,900 lb
Platinum RWD
Platinum 4WD
$95,295
$98,295
$3,00017 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$3,000N/A8,100 lb
7,900 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked