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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

Pro Regular Cab 4WD vs Pro Regular Cab RWD

4WD adds $4,600. Costs $213 more a year in fuel.

$5,880more over 6 years

18 vs 20 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Blue: Pro Regular Cab RWD. Orange: Pro Regular Cab 4WD.

Every 4WD and RWD pair

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD vs RWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain	Max towing	Ground clearance
Pro Regular Cab RWD Pro Regular Cab 4WD	$35,400 $40,000	$4,600	20 mpg 18 mpg	$1,920 $2,133	$5,880	N/A	9,000 lb 8,800 lb	N/A
2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro 4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro	$35,600 $40,200	$4,600	20 mpg 18 mpg	$1,920 $2,133	$5,880	+71 lb	N/A	7.9 in 8.1 in
Pro Double Cab RWD Pro Double Cab 4WD	$38,700 $42,000	$3,300	20 mpg 18 mpg	$1,920 $2,133	$4,580	+291 lb	9,700 lb 9,400 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
Pro Crew Cab RWD Pro Crew Cab 4WD	$41,100 $44,400	$3,300	20 mpg 18 mpg	$1,920 $2,133	$4,580	+274 lb	9,600 lb 9,400 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
SLE Double Cab RWD SLE Double Cab 4WD	$46,660 $49,960	$3,300	20 mpg 18 mpg	$1,920 $2,133	$4,580	+291 lb	13,200 lb 13,000 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
Elevation Double Cab RWD Elevation Double Cab 4WD	$48,300 $51,600	$3,300	20 mpg 17 mpg	$1,920 $2,259	$5,333	+363 lb	13,200 lb 13,000 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
SLE Crew Cab RWD SLE Crew Cab 4WD	$49,060 $52,360	$3,300	20 mpg 18 mpg	$1,920 $2,133	$4,580	+274 lb	13,100 lb 12,900 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
Elevation Crew Cab RWD Elevation Crew Cab 4WD	$50,900 $54,200	$3,300	20 mpg 18 mpg	$1,920 $2,133	$4,580	+366 lb	13,100 lb 12,900 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
SLT Crew Cab RWD SLT Crew Cab 4WD	$52,200 $55,300	$3,100	18 mpg 16 mpg	$2,133 $2,400	$4,700	+214 lb	N/A	7.9 in 8.1 in
Denali Crew Cab RWD Denali Crew Cab 4WD	$62,800 $66,100	$3,300	18 mpg 16 mpg	$2,133 $2,400	$4,900	+214 lb	N/A	7.9 in 8.1 in

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

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