2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Work Truck 4WD vs Work Truck RWD
4WD adds $4,600. Fuel cost not established.
$4,600price 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck RWD Work Truck 4WD | $36,300 $40,900 | $4,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | Same |
| 2WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck 4WD Reg Cab 126" Work Truck | $36,300 $40,900 | $4,600 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $5,206 | N/A | 9,100 lb 8,900 lb | N/A |
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | $36,500 $41,100 | $4,600 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $5,206 | +79 lb | N/A | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| Work Truck Double Cab RWD Work Truck Double Cab 4WD | $39,600 $42,900 | $3,300 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $3,906 | +274 lb | N/A | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | $42,000 $45,300 | $3,300 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $3,906 | +152 lb | N/A | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | $42,300 $45,600 | $3,300 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $3,906 | +199 lb | N/A | 7.8 in 8.0 in |
| Custom Double Cab RWD Custom Double Cab 4WD | $43,600 $46,900 | $3,300 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $3,906 | +274 lb | 9,200 lb 9,000 lb | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| Custom Crew Cab RWD Custom Crew Cab 4WD | $45,900 $49,300 | $3,400 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,006 | +257 lb | 9,200 lb 9,000 lb | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| LT Double Cab RWD LT Double Cab 4WD | $48,000 $50,100 | $2,100 | 20 mpg 17 mpg | $1,920 $2,259 | $4,133 | +346 lb | 11,300 lb 13,000 lb | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| LT Crew Cab RWD LT Crew Cab 4WD | $50,400 $52,500 | $2,100 | 20 mpg 17 mpg | $1,920 $2,259 | $4,133 | +339 lb | 11,300 lb 12,900 lb | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $50,700 $54,000 | $3,300 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $3,906 | +199 lb | N/A | 7.8 in 8.0 in |
| RST Crew Cab RWD RST Crew Cab 4WD | $51,400 $54,700 | $3,300 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $3,906 | +152 lb | N/A | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| LTZ Crew Cab RWD LTZ Crew Cab 4WD | $57,200 $60,500 | $3,300 | 19 mpg 17 mpg | $2,021 $2,259 | $4,727 | +215 lb | N/A | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| High Country Crew Cab RWD High Country Crew Cab 4WD | $62,100 $65,600 | $3,500 | 19 mpg 17 mpg | $2,021 $2,259 | $4,927 | +215 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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