2021 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
LB 4WD vs LB RWD
4WD adds $4,600. Fuel cost not established.
$4,600price 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB RWD LB 4WD | $30,100 $34,700 | $4,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A |
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" 4WD Reg Cab 140" | $30,100 $34,700 | $4,600 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $4,600 | +62 lb | 9,900 lb 9,700 lb |
| Double Cab RWD Double Cab 4WD | $34,000 $37,300 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +289 lb | 9,700 lb 9,400 lb |
| Crew Cab RWD Crew Cab 4WD | $36,400 $39,700 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +286 lb | 9,700 lb 9,400 lb |
| SLE Double Cab RWD SLE Double Cab 4WD | $41,400 $44,700 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $4,455 | +289 lb | 11,200 lb 11,000 lb |
| Elevation Double Cab RWD Elevation Double Cab 4WD | $43,100 $46,400 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 16 mpg | $1,829 $2,400 | $6,729 | +321 lb | 11,200 lb 11,000 lb |
| SLE Crew Cab RWD SLE Crew Cab 4WD | $43,800 $47,100 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $4,455 | +286 lb | 11,200 lb 10,900 lb |
| Elevation Crew Cab RWD Elevation Crew Cab 4WD | $45,700 $49,000 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $4,455 | +318 lb | 11,200 lb 10,900 lb |
| SLT Crew Cab RWD SLT Crew Cab 4WD | $47,500 $50,800 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 16 mpg | $2,259 $2,400 | $4,147 | +213 lb | 11,200 lb 11,700 lb |
| Denali Crew Cab RWD Denali Crew Cab 4WD | $55,800 $59,300 | $3,500 | 17 mpg 19 mpg | $2,259 $2,021 | $2,073 | +213 lb | 9,500 lb 9,200 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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