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2021 Ford Expedition 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?

XL 4WD vs XL 4x2

4WD adds $3,050. Same fuel cost.

$3,050more over 6 years

19 vs 19 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Blue: XL 4x2. Orange: XL 4WD.

Every 4WD and 2WD pair

2021 Ford Expedition 4WD vs 2WD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain	Max towing	Ground clearance
XL 4x2 XL 4WD	$49,625 $52,675	$3,050	19 mpg 19 mpg	$2,021 $2,021	$3,050	+249 lb	N/A	N/A
XL STX RWD XL STX 4WD	$50,595 $53,645	$3,050	19 mpg Not established	$2,021 Not established	Not established	+249 lb	N/A	9.5 in 9.7 in
MAX XL RWD MAX XL 4WD	$52,625 $55,675	$3,050	19 mpg Not established	$2,021 Not established	Not established	+249 lb	N/A	9.5 in 9.7 in
XLT 2WD XLT 4x4	$53,410 $56,460	$3,050	19 mpg 19 mpg	$2,021 $2,021	$3,050	+249 lb	6,000 lb 5,900 lb	N/A
Max XLT 4x2 Max XLT 4x4	$55,410 $58,460	$3,050	19 mpg 18 mpg	$2,021 $2,133	$3,724	+249 lb	6,300 lb 6,000 lb	N/A
Limited 4x2 Limited 4WD	$62,175 $65,225	$3,050	19 mpg 19 mpg	$2,021 $2,021	$3,050	+249 lb	N/A	N/A
Max Limited 4x2 Max Limited 4x4	$64,175 $67,225	$3,050	19 mpg 18 mpg	$2,021 $2,133	$3,724	+249 lb	6,300 lb 6,000 lb	N/A
King Ranch 4x2 King Ranch 4WD	$73,335 $76,385	$3,050	19 mpg 19 mpg	$2,021 $2,021	$3,050	+249 lb	N/A	N/A
Platinum 4x2 Platinum 4WD	$74,375 $77,425	$3,050	19 mpg 19 mpg	$2,021 $2,021	$3,050	+249 lb	N/A	N/A
Max King Ranch 4x2 Max King Ranch 4x4	$75,335 $78,385	$3,050	19 mpg 18 mpg	$2,021 $2,133	$3,724	+249 lb	6,300 lb 6,000 lb	N/A
Max Platinum 4x2 Max Platinum 4x4	$76,375 $79,425	$3,050	19 mpg 18 mpg	$2,021 $2,133	$3,724	+249 lb	6,300 lb 6,000 lb	N/A

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

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