2021 RAM 2500 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box vs Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
4WD adds $2,900. Fuel cost not established.
$2,900price step
- 4WD rating not established.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every 4WD and 2WD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Max towing | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $35,425 $38,325 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +319 lb | 15,040 lb 14,720 lb | 7.3 in 8.5 in |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB | $35,750 $38,700 | $2,950 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 16,080 lb 15,840 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB | $35,750 $38,700 | $2,950 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 16,080 lb 15,840 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR | $36,100 $38,700 | $2,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 18,080 lb 17,840 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR | $36,100 $38,700 | $2,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 18,080 lb 17,840 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB | $36,695 $40,195 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,650 lb 15,370 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB | $36,695 $40,195 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,650 lb 15,370 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | $38,500 $42,000 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +319 lb | 15,640 lb 15,320 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 3500 Chassis Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | $38,500 $42,000 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,640 lb 15,320 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis Limited 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 3500 Chassis Limited 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | $38,500 $42,000 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,640 lb 15,320 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | $38,500 $42,000 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,640 lb 15,320 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | $38,500 $42,000 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +319 lb | 17,640 lb 17,320 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR 3500 Chassis Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | $38,500 $42,000 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 17,640 lb 17,320 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis Limited 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR 3500 Chassis Limited 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | $38,500 $42,000 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 17,640 lb 17,320 lb | Same |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | $38,500 $42,000 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 17,640 lb 17,320 lb | Same |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $38,980 $41,880 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +303 lb | 14,690 lb 14,380 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Big Horn LB RWD Big Horn LB 4WD | $39,175 $42,075 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star LB RWD Lone Star LB 4WD | $39,175 $42,075 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $39,175 $42,075 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,970 lb 14,600 lb | 7.3 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $39,175 $42,075 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,970 lb 14,600 lb | 7.3 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman LB RWD Tradesman LB 4WD | $39,180 $38,325 | -$855 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $39,180 $42,080 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +356 lb | 14,550 lb 14,200 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | $43,630 $46,530 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +325 lb | 14,460 lb 14,260 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $43,630 $46,530 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +325 lb | 14,460 lb 14,260 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $43,830 $46,730 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,410 lb 14,070 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $43,830 $46,730 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,410 lb 14,070 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $50,840 $53,740 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +393 lb | 14,550 lb 14,160 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $51,040 $53,940 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,410 lb 14,040 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $58,335 $61,235 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $58,335 $61,235 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,370 lb 14,080 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $58,435 $61,435 | $3,000 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,190 lb 13,860 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $58,435 $61,435 | $3,000 | 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 | $62,840 $65,740 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,120 lb 13,810 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $63,140 $66,040 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,130 lb 13,850 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
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