2023 RAM 3500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Tradesman Regular Cab LB 4WD vs Tradesman Regular Cab LB RWD
4WD adds $2,825. Fuel cost not established.
$2,825price 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 Regular Cab LB RWD Tradesman Regular Cab LB 4WD | $47,580 $50,405 | $2,825 | 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 | $48,850 $51,675 | $2,825 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +351 lb | 14,970 lb 15,120 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | $49,075 $51,900 | $2,825 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Regular Cab LB RWD Big Horn Regular Cab LB 4WD | $51,610 $54,935 | $3,325 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Regular Cab LB RWD Lone Star Regular Cab LB 4WD | $51,610 $54,935 | $3,325 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $52,390 $55,320 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,110 lb 14,780 lb | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $52,590 $55,520 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +360 lb | 14,940 lb 14,580 lb | Same |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $52,815 $55,745 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $52,880 $56,205 | $3,325 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +342 lb | 14,970 lb 15,130 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $52,880 $56,205 | $3,325 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +342 lb | 14,970 lb 15,130 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Big Horn Regular Cab LB DRW RWD Big Horn Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | $53,105 $56,430 | $3,325 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Regular Cab LB DRW RWD Lone Star Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | $53,105 $56,430 | $3,325 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | $57,330 $60,755 | $3,425 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,040 lb 14,760 lb | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $57,330 $60,755 | $3,425 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,040 lb 14,760 lb | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $57,530 $60,960 | $3,430 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +373 lb | 14,970 lb 14,590 lb | Same |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $57,530 $60,960 | $3,430 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +373 lb | 14,970 lb 14,590 lb | Same |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $57,755 $61,185 | $3,430 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $57,755 $61,185 | $3,430 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $66,195 $69,125 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +305 lb | 14,980 lb 14,680 lb | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $66,400 $69,330 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +427 lb | 14,910 lb 14,490 lb | Same |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $66,625 $69,555 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $70,780 $85,165 | $14,385 | 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 | $70,780 $76,740 | $5,960 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +388 lb | 14,910 lb 20,020 lb | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $70,980 $76,945 | $5,965 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,730 lb 19,760 lb | Same |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $70,980 $85,370 | $14,390 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $72,475 $86,865 | $14,390 | 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 | $74,350 $80,590 | $6,240 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,670 lb 19,710 lb | Same |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $74,650 $80,640 | $5,990 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +387 lb | 14,810 lb 19,920 lb | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Limited Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $75,345 $90,010 | $14,665 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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