2023 RAM 2500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Tradesman LB 4WD vs Tradesman LB RWD
4WD adds $2,930. Fuel cost not established.
$2,930price 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman LB RWD Tradesman LB 4WD | $45,475 $48,405 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $46,715 $49,645 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +318 lb | 15,620 lb 15,210 lb | 7.3 in 8.5 in |
| Big Horn LB RWD Big Horn LB 4WD | $50,005 $52,935 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star LB RWD Lone Star LB 4WD | $50,005 $52,935 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $50,335 $53,265 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +303 lb | 15,180 lb 14,870 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $50,535 $53,465 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +356 lb | 15,050 lb 14,600 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $51,245 $54,175 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,560 lb 15,100 lb | 7.3 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $51,245 $54,175 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,560 lb 15,100 lb | 7.3 in 8.5 in |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | $55,775 $58,705 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +326 lb | 15,090 lb 14,760 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $55,775 $58,705 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +326 lb | 15,090 lb 14,760 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $55,975 $58,905 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,920 lb 14,570 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $55,975 $58,905 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,920 lb 14,570 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $64,145 $67,070 | $2,925 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +393 lb | 15,060 lb 14,660 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $64,345 $67,275 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,920 lb 14,540 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $68,755 $83,145 | $14,390 | 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 | $68,755 $74,690 | $5,935 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,640 lb 17,300 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $68,855 $74,890 | $6,035 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,700 lb 15,160 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $68,855 $83,345 | $14,490 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | $72,325 $78,535 | $6,210 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,630 lb 14,490 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $72,630 $78,585 | $5,955 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,770 lb 16,360 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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