2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Work Truck Regular Cab 4WD vs Work Truck Regular Cab RWD
4WD adds $4,600. Same fuel cost.
$4,600more over 6 years
- 17 vs 17 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every 4WD and RWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Max towing | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck Regular Cab RWD Work Truck Regular Cab 4WD | $28,500 $33,100 | $4,600 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $4,600 | +62 lb | N/A | 8.2 in 8.2 in |
| Work Truck Double Cab RWD Work Truck Double Cab 4WD | $32,400 $35,700 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +270 lb | 9,700 lb 9,500 lb | N/A |
| Custom Double Cab RWD Custom Double Cab 4WD | $34,600 $37,900 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +270 lb | 9,700 lb 9,500 lb | N/A |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | $34,800 $38,100 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +141 lb | N/A | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | $35,100 $38,400 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +193 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Custom Crew Cab RWD Custom Crew Cab 4WD | $37,000 $40,300 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +266 lb | N/A | N/A |
| LT Double Cab RWD LT Double Cab 4WD | $37,200 $40,500 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +270 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Custom Crew Cab LB RWD Custom Crew Cab LB 4WD | $37,300 $40,600 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +193 lb | N/A | N/A |
| RST Double Cab RWD RST Double Cab 4WD | $39,100 $42,400 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +270 lb | N/A | N/A |
| LT Crew Cab RWD LT Crew Cab 4WD | $39,600 $42,900 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +266 lb | N/A | N/A |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $39,900 $43,200 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +97 lb | N/A | N/A |
| RST Crew Cab RWD RST Crew Cab 4WD | $41,500 $44,800 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +115 lb | N/A | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| RST Crew Cab LB RWD RST Crew Cab LB 4WD | $41,800 $45,100 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +97 lb | N/A | N/A |
| LTZ Double Cab RWD LTZ Double Cab 4WD | $43,300 $46,600 | $3,300 | 20 mpg 18 mpg | $1,920 $2,133 | $4,580 | +217 lb | N/A | N/A |
| LTZ Crew Cab RWD LTZ Crew Cab 4WD | $45,700 $49,000 | $3,300 | 20 mpg 18 mpg | $1,920 $2,133 | $4,580 | +213 lb | N/A | N/A |
| LTZ Crew Cab LB RWD LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD | $46,000 $49,300 | $3,300 | 20 mpg 18 mpg | $1,920 $2,133 | $4,580 | +193 lb | N/A | N/A |
| High Country Crew Cab RWD High Country Crew Cab 4WD | $53,300 $56,800 | $3,500 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,106 | +213 lb | N/A | N/A |
| High Country Crew Cab LB RWD High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD | $53,600 $57,100 | $3,500 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,106 | +193 lb | N/A | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
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