2021 RAM 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Classic Tradesman 4WD vs Classic Tradesman RWD
4WD adds $4,640. Fuel cost not established.
$4,640price 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Tradesman RWD Classic Tradesman 4WD | $29,490 $34,130 | $4,640 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Tradesman LB RWD Classic Tradesman LB 4WD | $29,490 $34,130 | $4,640 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box Classic Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | $29,510 $34,450 | $4,940 | 17 mpg 19 mpg | $2,259 $2,021 | $3,513 | N/A | N/A | 8.7 in 8.6 in |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box Classic Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | $29,510 $34,450 | $4,940 | 17 mpg 19 mpg | $2,259 $2,021 | $3,513 | N/A | N/A | 8.7 in 8.6 in |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Classic Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $29,810 $34,450 | $4,640 | 20 mpg 17 mpg | $1,920 $2,259 | $6,673 | N/A | N/A | 8.7 in 8.6 in |
| Classic Express RWD Classic Express 4WD | $30,990 $35,630 | $4,640 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | $32,795 $36,295 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | N/A | N/A | 8.7 in 8.6 in |
| Classic SLT RWD Classic SLT 4WD | $33,390 $37,955 | $4,565 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT LB RWD Classic SLT LB 4WD | $33,690 $38,255 | $4,565 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $35,645 $39,145 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +184 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $35,945 $39,445 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +197 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD Big Horn Quad Cab 4WD | $37,290 $40,790 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +209 lb | N/A | 8.7 in 8.6 in |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD Lone Star Quad Cab 4WD | $37,290 $40,790 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +209 lb | N/A | 8.7 in 8.6 in |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | $39,965 $43,465 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +176 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $39,965 $43,465 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +176 lb | 6,630 lb 6,450 lb | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $40,265 $43,765 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +202 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $40,265 $43,765 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +202 lb | 6,600 lb 6,400 lb | N/A |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab RWD Classic SLT Crew Cab 4WD | $40,845 $44,345 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab LB RWD Classic SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $41,945 $46,040 | $4,095 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Quad Cab RWD Laramie Quad Cab 4WD | $41,980 $45,480 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +198 lb | N/A | 8.7 in 8.6 in |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $45,005 $48,505 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +164 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $45,305 $48,805 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +196 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD Rebel Crew Cab 4WD | $46,120 $49,620 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +218 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $52,280 $55,780 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $52,280 $55,780 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | N/A | 6,340 lb 6,190 lb | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $52,580 $56,080 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | N/A | 6,290 lb 6,150 lb | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $52,580 $56,080 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | $56,950 $60,950 | $4,000 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $4,000 | N/A | N/A | Same |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $57,150 $60,650 | $3,500 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,500 | N/A | N/A | Same |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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