2022 RAM 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Classic Tradesman 4WD vs Classic Tradesman RWD
4WD adds $6,860. Fuel cost not established.
$6,860price 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Tradesman RWD Classic Tradesman 4WD | $29,650 $36,510 | $6,860 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Tradesman LB RWD Classic Tradesman LB 4WD | $29,950 $36,810 | $6,860 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Express RWD Classic Express 4WD | $31,150 $38,010 | $6,860 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT RWD Classic SLT 4WD | $35,925 $40,400 | $4,475 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT LB RWD Classic SLT LB 4WD | $36,225 $40,700 | $4,475 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab RWD Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | $36,310 $39,810 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | $37,090 $40,890 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Express Quad Cab RWD Classic Express Quad Cab 4WD | $38,510 $42,010 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Classic Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $39,010 $42,510 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $39,310 $42,810 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $39,790 $43,590 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +181 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $40,090 $43,890 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +197 lb | N/A | Same |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab RWD Classic SLT Quad Cab 4WD | $41,040 $44,540 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab RWD Classic Warlock Quad Cab 4WD | $41,040 $44,540 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Express Crew Cab RWD Classic Express Crew Cab 4WD | $41,110 $44,610 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD Big Horn Quad Cab 4WD | $42,305 $46,105 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +216 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD Lone Star Quad Cab 4WD | $42,305 $46,105 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +216 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Quad Cab RWD Laramie Quad Cab 4WD | $43,345 $46,845 | $3,500 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,999 | +198 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab RWD Classic SLT Crew Cab 4WD | $43,740 $47,240 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab RWD Classic Warlock Crew Cab 4WD | $43,740 $47,240 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab LB RWD Classic SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $44,040 $47,540 | $3,500 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | $45,005 $48,805 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +188 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $45,005 $48,805 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +188 lb | 6,640 lb 6,450 lb | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $45,305 $49,105 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +174 lb | N/A | Same |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $45,305 $49,105 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +174 lb | 6,600 lb 6,420 lb | Same |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $50,630 $54,430 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +175 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $50,930 $54,730 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | +196 lb | N/A | Same |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD Rebel Crew Cab 4WD | $51,975 $55,775 | $3,800 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,299 | N/A | N/A | 8.2 in 9.1 in |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $57,470 $60,970 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $57,770 $61,270 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $63,075 $66,875 | $3,800 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,800 | N/A | N/A | Same |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | $63,375 $67,175 | $3,800 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,800 | N/A | N/A | Same |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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