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2021 Toyota 4Runner 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?

SR5 4WD vs SR5 2WD

4WD adds $1,875. Same fuel cost.

$1,875more over 6 years

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SR5 2WDSR5 4WDPrice2WD$36,7654WD$38,640Fuel a year2WD$2,2594WD$2,259Total over 6 years2WD$50,3184WD$52,193
Blue: SR5 2WD. Orange: SR5 4WD.

Every 4WD and 2WD pair

2021 Toyota 4Runner 4WD vs 2WD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
SR5 2WD
SR5 4WD
$36,765
$38,640
$1,87517 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$1,875+275 lb
Trail Edition RWD
Trail Edition 4WD
$38,740
$40,615
$1,87517 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$1,875+350 lb
Trail Special Edition 2WD
Trail Special Edition 4WD
$38,740
$40,615
$1,87517 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$1,875+275 lb
SR5 Premium 2WD
SR5 Premium 4WD
$39,825
$41,700
$1,87517 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$1,875+275 lb
Limited 2WD
Limited 4WD
$45,670
$47,705
$2,03517 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$2,035+280 lb
Nightshade 2WD
Nightshade 4WD
$47,085
$49,120
$2,03517 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$2,035+280 lb
Nightshade Edition RWD
Nightshade Edition 4WD
$47,085
$49,120
$2,03517 mpg
17 mpg
$2,259
$2,259
$2,035+350 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked