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2023 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

Pro Regular Cab 4WD vs Pro Regular Cab RWD

4WD adds $4,600. Costs $101 more a year in fuel.

$5,206more over 6 years

19 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

2023 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	$37,100 $41,700	$4,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$5,206	N/A	N/A	N/A
2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro 4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro	$37,300 $41,900	$4,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$5,206	+71 lb	N/A	7.9 in 8.1 in
Pro Double Cab RWD Pro Double Cab 4WD	$40,400 $43,700	$3,300	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$3,906	+292 lb	9,700 lb 9,400 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
Pro Crew Cab RWD Pro Crew Cab 4WD	$42,800 $46,100	$3,300	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$3,906	+274 lb	9,700 lb 9,400 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
SLE Double Cab RWD SLE Double Cab 4WD	$50,200 $53,500	$3,300	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$3,906	+292 lb	13,200 lb 13,000 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
Elevation Double Cab RWD Elevation Double Cab 4WD	$51,900 $55,200	$3,300	20 mpg 17 mpg	$1,920 $2,259	$5,333	+364 lb	13,200 lb 13,000 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
SLE Crew Cab RWD SLE Crew Cab 4WD	$52,600 $55,900	$3,300	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$3,906	+274 lb	N/A	7.9 in 8.1 in
Elevation Crew Cab RWD Elevation Crew Cab 4WD	$54,500 $57,800	$3,300	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$3,906	+366 lb	13,100 lb 12,900 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
SLT Crew Cab RWD SLT Crew Cab 4WD	$55,900 $59,000	$3,100	18 mpg 17 mpg	$2,133 $2,259	$3,853	+214 lb	N/A	7.9 in 8.1 in
Denali Crew Cab RWD Denali Crew Cab 4WD	$65,700 $69,000	$3,300	18 mpg 17 mpg	$2,133 $2,259	$4,053	+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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