2023 RAM 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Classic Tradesman LB 4WD vs Classic Tradesman LB RWD
4WD adds $7,160. Fuel cost not established.
$7,160price 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 LB RWD Classic Tradesman LB 4WD | $30,695 $37,855 | $7,160 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT LB RWD Classic SLT LB 4WD | $36,970 $41,745 | $4,775 | 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 | $37,055 $40,855 | $3,800 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | $37,905 $41,755 | $3,850 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,349 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Express Quad Cab RWD Classic Express Quad Cab 4WD | $38,670 $43,655 | $4,985 | 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 | $39,755 $43,555 | $3,800 | 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 | $40,055 $43,855 | $3,800 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $40,655 $44,505 | $3,850 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,349 | +179 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab RWD Classic SLT Quad Cab 4WD | $41,785 $45,585 | $3,800 | 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 | $41,785 $45,585 | $3,800 | 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 | $43,120 $46,970 | $3,850 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,349 | +212 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD Lone Star Quad Cab 4WD | $43,120 $46,970 | $3,850 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,349 | +212 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $43,950 $47,800 | $3,850 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,456 | N/A | N/A | Same |
| Classic Express Crew Cab RWD Classic Express Crew Cab 4WD | $44,365 $45,755 | $1,390 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab RWD Classic SLT Crew Cab 4WD | $44,485 $48,285 | $3,800 | Not established 17 mpg | Not established $2,259 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab LB RWD Classic Warlock Crew Cab LB 4WD | $44,485 $48,285 | $3,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab LB RWD Classic SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $44,785 $48,585 | $3,800 | 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 | $45,870 $49,720 | $3,850 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,349 | +188 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $45,870 $49,720 | $3,850 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,349 | +188 lb | 6,640 lb 6,450 lb | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $49,165 $53,015 | $3,850 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,456 | N/A | N/A | Same |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $49,165 $53,015 | $3,850 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,456 | N/A | 8,320 lb 8,130 lb | Same |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $53,120 $56,970 | $3,850 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,349 | +176 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD Rebel Crew Cab 4WD | $53,935 $57,785 | $3,850 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,349 | +219 lb | N/A | 8.2 in 9.1 in |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $56,415 $60,265 | $3,850 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,456 | N/A | N/A | Same |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $59,385 $63,235 | $3,850 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $59,880 $63,730 | $3,850 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $4,349 | N/A | 6,340 lb 6,180 lb | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $62,680 $66,530 | $3,850 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $63,175 $67,025 | $3,850 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,456 | N/A | 8,060 lb 7,870 lb | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $64,295 $68,145 | $3,850 | 17 mpg 19 mpg | $2,259 $2,021 | $2,423 | N/A | N/A | Same |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | $64,595 $68,445 | $3,850 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,456 | 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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