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2021 Toyota Tundra 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

SR Double Cab 4WD vs SR Double Cab RWD

4WD adds $3,050. Costs $183 more a year in fuel.

$4,147more over 6 years

14 vs 15 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Blue: SR Double Cab RWD. Orange: SR Double Cab 4WD.

Every 4WD and RWD pair

2021 Toyota Tundra 4WD vs RWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain	Max towing	Ground clearance
SR Double Cab RWD SR Double Cab 4WD	$34,125 $37,175	$3,050	15 mpg 14 mpg	$2,560 $2,743	$4,147	N/A	10,200 lb 9,900 lb	10.4 in 10.6 in
SR Double Cab LB RWD SR Double Cab LB 4WD	$34,455 $37,505	$3,050	15 mpg 14 mpg	$2,560 $2,743	$4,147	+300 lb	10,100 lb 9,800 lb	N/A
SR5 Double Cab RWD SR5 Double Cab 4WD	$35,815 $38,865	$3,050	15 mpg 14 mpg	$2,560 $2,743	$4,147	N/A	10,200 lb 9,900 lb	10.4 in 10.6 in
SR5 Double Cab LB RWD SR5 Double Cab LB 4WD	$36,145 $39,195	$3,050	15 mpg 14 mpg	$2,560 $2,743	$4,147	+300 lb	10,100 lb 9,800 lb	N/A
SR5 CrewMax RWD SR5 CrewMax 4WD	$38,420 $41,470	$3,050	15 mpg 14 mpg	$2,560 $2,743	$4,147	+300 lb	10,100 lb 9,800 lb	N/A
Limited Double Cab RWD Limited Double Cab 4WD	$42,840 $45,890	$3,050	15 mpg 14 mpg	$2,560 $2,743	$4,147	+290 lb	10,100 lb 9,100 lb	N/A
Limited CrewMax RWD Limited CrewMax 4WD	$44,705 $47,755	$3,050	15 mpg 14 mpg	$2,560 $2,743	$4,147	+300 lb	9,400 lb 8,800 lb	N/A
Platinum CrewMax RWD Platinum CrewMax 4WD	$49,345 $52,395	$3,050	15 mpg 14 mpg	$2,560 $2,743	$4,147	+290 lb	9,400 lb 8,800 lb	Same
1794 Edition CrewMax RWD 1794 Edition CrewMax 4WD	$49,345 $52,395	$3,050	15 mpg 14 mpg	$2,560 $2,743	$4,147	+290 lb	9,400 lb 8,800 lb	Same

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

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