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2021 Cadillac Escalade 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

Luxury 4WD vs Luxury RWD

4WD adds $3,000. Costs $141 more a year in fuel.

$3,847more over 6 years

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Luxury RWDLuxury 4WDPriceRWD$76,1954WD$79,195Fuel a yearRWD$2,2594WD$2,400Total over 6 yearsRWD$89,7484WD$93,595
Blue: Luxury RWD. Orange: Luxury 4WD.

Every 4WD and RWD pair

2021 Cadillac Escalade 4WD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainMax towing
Luxury RWD
Luxury 4WD
$76,195
$79,195
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,847N/AN/A
Premium Luxury RWD
Premium Luxury 4WD
$83,195
$86,195
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,847N/AN/A
Sport RWD
Sport AWD
$85,895
$88,895
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,847N/AN/A
Sport Platinum RWD
Sport Platinum 4WD
$100,595
$103,595
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,847N/AN/A
Premium Luxury Platinum RWD
Premium Luxury Platinum AWD
$100,595
$103,595
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,847N/A7,700 lb
7,500 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked