2021 RAM 5500 Chassis 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?

Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box vs Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box

4WD adds $4,940. Costs $101 more a year in fuel.

$5,546more over 6 years

PairMiles a yearGas, $ a gallonYears you keep it

Blue: Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box. Orange: Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box.

Every 4WD and 2WD pair

2021 RAM 5500 Chassis 4WD vs 2WD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain
Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box	$29,510 $34,450	$4,940	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$5,546	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box	$29,510 $34,450	$4,940	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$5,546	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box	$29,810 $34,450	$4,640	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$5,246	N/A
Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box	$33,990 $37,490	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box	$33,990 $37,490	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A
Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box	$36,690 $40,190	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box	$36,690 $40,190	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box	$36,990 $40,760	$3,770	17 mpg 17 mpg	$2,259 $2,259	$3,770	N/A
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box	$38,640 $42,140	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A
Warlock 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Warlock 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box	$38,640 $42,140	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box	$41,340 $44,840	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A
Warlock 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box	$41,340 $44,840	$3,500	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$4,106	N/A

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.