2021 RAM 3500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Tradesman LB 4WD vs Tradesman LB RWD
4WD adds $6,555. Fuel cost not established.
$6,555price 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman LB RWD Tradesman LB 4WD | $36,880 $43,435 | $6,555 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $36,880 $39,680 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +351 lb | 14,970 lb 14,620 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $40,335 $43,235 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,600 lb 14,280 lb | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $40,535 $43,435 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +360 lb | 14,430 lb 14,070 lb | Same |
| Big Horn LB RWD Big Horn LB 4WD | $40,630 $43,430 | $2,800 | 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 | $40,630 $43,430 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +342 lb | 14,970 lb 14,620 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $40,630 $43,430 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +342 lb | 14,970 lb 14,620 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $42,030 $44,930 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn LB DRW RWD Big Horn LB DRW 4WD | $42,125 $44,925 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star LB DRW RWD Lone Star LB DRW 4WD | $42,125 $44,925 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | $44,985 $47,885 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,540 lb 14,250 lb | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $44,985 $47,885 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,540 lb 14,250 lb | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $45,185 $48,085 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +372 lb | 14,460 lb 13,680 lb | Same |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $45,185 $48,085 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +372 lb | 14,460 lb 13,680 lb | Same |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $46,680 $49,580 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $46,680 $49,580 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $52,195 $55,095 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +305 lb | 14,480 lb 14,180 lb | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $52,395 $55,295 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +426 lb | 14,410 lb 13,980 lb | Same |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $53,890 $56,790 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $59,690 $62,590 | $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 | $59,690 $62,590 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +387 lb | 14,400 lb 14,020 lb | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $59,890 $62,790 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,220 lb 13,840 lb | Same |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $59,890 $62,790 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $61,385 $64,285 | $2,900 | 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 | $64,195 $67,095 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,170 lb 13,780 lb | Same |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $64,495 $67,395 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,160 lb 13,770 lb | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Limited Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $65,190 $68,090 | $2,900 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree