2021 Jeep Cherokee 4WD vs FWD: is 4WD worth it?
Freedom 4WD vs Freedom FWD
4WD adds $1,500. Costs $64 more a year in fuel.
$1,884more over 6 years
- 24 vs 25 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every 4WD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom FWD Freedom 4WD | $27,890 $29,390 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,884 | +285 lb |
| Latitude FWD Latitude 4WD | $27,890 $29,390 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,884 | +285 lb |
| Altitude FWD Altitude 4WD | $30,200 $31,700 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,884 | +285 lb |
| Latitude Plus FWD Latitude Plus 4WD | $30,200 $31,700 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,884 | +285 lb |
| Latitude Lux FWD Latitude Lux 4WD | $32,110 $33,610 | $1,500 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $1,955 | +250 lb |
| 80th Anniversary FWD 80th Anniversary 4x4 | $32,110 $33,610 | $1,500 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $1,955 | +250 lb |
| 80th Anniversary Edition FWD 80th Anniversary Edition 4WD | $33,990 $35,790 | $1,800 | Not established 22 mpg | Not established $1,745 | Not established | +310 lb |
| Limited FWD Limited 4WD | $36,190 $37,690 | $1,500 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $1,955 | +250 lb |
| High Altitude FWD High Altitude 4WD | $36,190 $37,690 | $1,500 | 26 mpg 24 mpg | $1,477 $1,600 | $2,238 | +230 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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