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2021 GMC Yukon XL 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

SLE 4WD vs SLE RWD

4WD adds $3,000. Costs $125 more a year in fuel.

$3,753more over 6 years

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SLE RWDSLE 4WDPriceRWD$53,7004WD$56,700Fuel a yearRWD$2,1334WD$2,259Total over 6 yearsRWD$66,5004WD$70,253
Blue: SLE RWD. Orange: SLE 4WD.

Every 4WD and RWD pair

2021 GMC Yukon XL 4WD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainMax towing
SLE RWD
SLE 4WD
$53,700
$56,700
$3,00018 mpg
17 mpg
$2,133
$2,259
$3,753+208 lbN/A
SLT RWD
SLT 4WD
$60,700
$63,700
$3,00018 mpg
17 mpg
$2,133
$2,259
$3,753+208 lbN/A
Denali RWD
Denali 4WD
$71,300
$74,300
$3,00016 mpg
16 mpg
$2,400
$2,400
$3,000+208 lb8,100 lb
7,900 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked