2023 Ford Expedition 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
XL 4WD vs XL 4x2
4WD adds $3,050. Costs $112 more a year in fuel.
$3,724more over 6 years
- 18 vs 19 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every 4WD and 2WD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Max towing | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4x2 XL 4WD | $54,755 $57,805 | $3,050 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,724 | +180 lb | N/A | Same |
| XL STX RWD XL STX 4WD | $55,725 $58,775 | $3,050 | 19 mpg Not established | $2,021 Not established | Not established | +180 lb | N/A | Same |
| MAX XL RWD MAX XL 4WD | $58,755 $61,805 | $3,050 | 19 mpg Not established | $2,021 Not established | Not established | +180 lb | N/A | Same |
| XLT 2WD XLT 4x4 | $59,790 $62,840 | $3,050 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,724 | +180 lb | N/A | Same |
| Max XLT 4x2 Max XLT 4x4 | $62,790 $65,840 | $3,050 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,724 | +249 lb | 6,300 lb 6,000 lb | 9.8 in 9.7 in |
| Limited 4x2 Limited 4WD | $68,660 $71,710 | $3,050 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,724 | +180 lb | N/A | Same |
| Max Limited 4x2 Max Limited 4x4 | $71,660 $74,710 | $3,050 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,724 | +249 lb | 6,300 lb 6,000 lb | 9.8 in 9.7 in |
| King Ranch 4x2 King Ranch 4WD | $78,715 $81,765 | $3,050 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,724 | +180 lb | N/A | Same |
| Max King Ranch 4x2 Max King Ranch 4x4 | $81,715 $84,765 | $3,050 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,724 | +249 lb | 6,300 lb 6,000 lb | 9.8 in 9.7 in |
| Platinum 4x2 Platinum 4WD | $82,815 $85,865 | $3,050 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,724 | +180 lb | N/A | Same |
| Max Platinum 4x2 Max Platinum 4x4 | $85,815 $88,865 | $3,050 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,724 | +249 lb | 6,300 lb 6,000 lb | 9.8 in 9.7 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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