2020 RAM 5500 Chassis 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?

Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box vs Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box

4WD adds $4,600. Costs $101 more a year in fuel.

$5,206more over 6 years

PairMiles a yearGas, $ a gallonYears you keep it

Blue: Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box. Orange: Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box.

Every 4WD and 2WD pair

2020 RAM 5500 Chassis 4WD vs 2WD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain
Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box	$28,200 $32,800	$4,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$5,206	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box	$28,200 $32,800	$4,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$5,206	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box	$28,200 $32,800	$4,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$5,206	N/A
Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box	$32,105 $35,605	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box	$32,105 $35,605	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A
Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box	$34,775 $38,405	$3,630	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,236	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box	$34,775 $38,405	$3,630	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,236	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box	$35,145 $38,980	$3,835	17 mpg 17 mpg	$2,259 $2,259	$3,835	N/A
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box	$36,145 $39,745	$3,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,206	N/A
Warlock 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Warlock 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box	$36,145 $39,745	$3,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,206	N/A
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box	$38,795 $42,395	$3,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,206	N/A
Warlock 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box	$38,795 $42,395	$3,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,206	N/A

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.