2020 RAM 3500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Tradesman LB 4WD vs Tradesman LB RWD
4WD adds $2,800. Fuel cost not established.
$2,800price step
- 4WD rating not established.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman LB RWD Tradesman LB 4WD | $35,345 $38,145 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $35,345 $38,145 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +348 lb | 14,970 lb 14,620 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman LB DRW RWD Tradesman LB DRW 4WD | $36,840 $39,640 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $38,800 $41,700 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +169 lb | 14,440 lb 14,270 lb | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $39,000 $41,900 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +373 lb | 14,440 lb 14,070 lb | Same |
| Big Horn LB RWD Big Horn LB 4WD | $39,345 $42,145 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star LB RWD Lone Star LB 4WD | $39,345 $42,145 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $39,345 $42,145 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +342 lb | 14,970 lb 14,620 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $39,345 $42,145 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +342 lb | 14,970 lb 14,620 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $40,495 $43,395 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn LB DRW RWD Big Horn LB DRW 4WD | $40,840 $43,640 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star LB DRW RWD Lone Star LB DRW 4WD | $40,840 $43,640 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | $43,700 $46,600 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,540 lb 14,280 lb | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $43,700 $46,600 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,540 lb 14,280 lb | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $43,900 $46,800 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +372 lb | 14,460 lb 14,090 lb | Same |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $43,900 $46,800 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +372 lb | 14,460 lb 14,090 lb | Same |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $45,395 $48,295 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $45,395 $48,295 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $50,800 $53,700 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +305 lb | 14,480 lb 14,180 lb | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $51,000 $53,900 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +426 lb | 14,410 lb 13,980 lb | Same |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $52,495 $55,395 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $58,100 $61,000 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $58,100 $61,000 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +387 lb | 14,400 lb 14,020 lb | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $58,300 $61,200 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,220 lb 13,840 lb | Same |
| Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $58,300 $61,200 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $59,795 $62,695 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | $62,800 $65,700 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,170 lb 13,780 lb | Same |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $63,100 $66,000 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,160 lb 13,770 lb | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Limited Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $63,795 $66,695 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree