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2021 Ford Ranger 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

XL SuperCab 4WD vs XL SuperCab RWD

4WD adds $3,855. Costs $76 more a year in fuel.

$4,310more over 6 years

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XL SuperCab RWDXL SuperCab 4WDPriceRWD$25,0704WD$28,925Fuel a yearRWD$1,6704WD$1,745Total over 6 yearsRWD$35,0874WD$39,398
Blue: XL SuperCab RWD. Orange: XL SuperCab 4WD.

Every 4WD and RWD pair

2021 Ford Ranger 4WD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainGround clearance
XL SuperCab RWD
XL SuperCab 4WD
$25,070
$28,925
$3,85523 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$4,310+209 lbN/A
XL SuperCrew RWD
XL SuperCrew 4WD
$27,470
$31,325
$3,85523 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$4,310+209 lbN/A
XLT SuperCab RWD
XLT SuperCab 4WD
$29,120
$32,820
$3,70023 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$4,155+209 lb8.4 in
8.9 in
XLT SuperCrew RWD
XLT SuperCrew 4WD
$31,295
$34,995
$3,70023 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$4,155+209 lbN/A
Lariat SuperCab RWD
Lariat SuperCab 4WD
$33,160
$36,860
$3,70023 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$4,155+209 lb8.4 in
8.9 in
Lariat SuperCrew RWD
Lariat SuperCrew 4WD
$35,335
$39,035
$3,70023 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$4,155+209 lbN/A

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked