2021 Ford F-150 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
XL 4WD vs XL RWD
4WD adds $4,645. Fuel cost not established.
$4,645price 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL RWD XL 4WD | $29,290 $33,935 | $4,645 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | Same |
| XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box XL 4WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | $29,290 $33,935 | $4,645 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $5,194 | +254 lb | N/A | N/A |
| XL LB RWD XL LB 4WD | $29,590 $34,235 | $4,645 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | Same |
| XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | $29,590 $34,235 | $4,645 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $5,194 | +241 lb | N/A | N/A |
| XL SuperCab RWD XL SuperCab 4WD | $33,375 $36,805 | $3,430 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,979 | +253 lb | N/A | 8.4 in 9.4 in |
| XL SuperCab LB RWD XL SuperCab LB 4WD | $34,680 $39,280 | $4,600 | 22 mpg 18 mpg | $1,745 $2,133 | $6,927 | +367 lb | N/A | N/A |
| XLT RWD XLT 4WD | $35,400 $38,825 | $3,425 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | Same |
| XLT 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box XLT 4WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | $35,400 $38,825 | $3,425 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,974 | +265 lb | N/A | N/A |
| XLT LB RWD XLT LB 4WD | $35,700 $39,125 | $3,425 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | Same |
| XLT 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box XLT 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | $35,700 $39,125 | $3,425 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,974 | +226 lb | 5,000 lb 8,200 lb | 8.3 in 9.4 in |
| XL SuperCrew RWD XL SuperCrew 4WD | $37,000 $40,510 | $3,510 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $4,059 | +240 lb | N/A | 8.5 in 9.4 in |
| XL SuperCrew LB RWD XL SuperCrew LB 4WD | $38,305 $42,985 | $4,680 | 22 mpg 18 mpg | $1,745 $2,133 | $7,007 | +398 lb | N/A | N/A |
| XLT SuperCab RWD XLT SuperCab 4WD | $38,310 $41,735 | $3,425 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,974 | +251 lb | N/A | 8.4 in 9.4 in |
| XLT SuperCab LB RWD XLT SuperCab LB 4WD | $39,615 $44,220 | $4,605 | 22 mpg 18 mpg | $1,745 $2,133 | $6,932 | +365 lb | N/A | 8.2 in 8.7 in |
| XLT SuperCrew RWD XLT SuperCrew 4WD | $40,660 $44,155 | $3,495 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $4,044 | +247 lb | N/A | 8.5 in 9.4 in |
| XLT SuperCrew LB RWD XLT SuperCrew LB 4WD | $41,965 $46,640 | $4,675 | 22 mpg 18 mpg | $1,745 $2,133 | $7,002 | +405 lb | N/A | 8.2 in 8.8 in |
| Lariat SuperCab RWD Lariat SuperCab 4WD | $45,545 $48,970 | $3,425 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $4,472 | +267 lb | N/A | 8.4 in 9.4 in |
| Lariat SuperCab LB RWD Lariat SuperCab LB 4WD | $45,845 $50,435 | $4,590 | 22 mpg 18 mpg | $1,745 $2,133 | $6,917 | +348 lb | N/A | 8.2 in 8.7 in |
| Lariat SuperCrew RWD Lariat SuperCrew 4WD | $47,905 $51,330 | $3,425 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $4,472 | +254 lb | N/A | 8.5 in 9.4 in |
| Lariat SuperCrew LB RWD Lariat SuperCrew LB 4WD | $48,160 $52,795 | $4,635 | 22 mpg 18 mpg | $1,745 $2,133 | $6,962 | +398 lb | 7,800 lb 9,300 lb | 8.2 in 8.8 in |
| King Ranch SuperCrew RWD King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD | $56,680 $60,105 | $3,425 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $4,099 | +255 lb | N/A | 8.5 in 9.4 in |
| King Ranch SuperCrew LB RWD King Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD | $56,980 $60,405 | $3,425 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $4,099 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Platinum SuperCrew RWD Platinum SuperCrew 4WD | $59,460 $62,885 | $3,425 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $4,099 | +256 lb | N/A | 8.5 in 9.4 in |
| Platinum SuperCrew LB RWD Platinum SuperCrew LB 4WD | $59,760 $63,185 | $3,425 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $4,099 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited SuperCrew RWD Limited SuperCrew 4WD | $73,105 $76,530 | $3,425 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,031 | N/A | N/A | 8.5 in 9.4 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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