2023 RAM 5500 Chassis 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box vs Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
4WD adds $7,160. Costs $101 more a year in fuel.
$7,766more over 6 years
- 19 vs 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $32,345 $39,505 | $7,160 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $7,766 | N/A |
| Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $38,705 $42,505 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A |
| Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $38,705 $42,505 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $41,405 $45,205 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $41,405 $45,205 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $41,705 $45,505 | $3,800 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,800 | N/A |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $43,435 $47,235 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A |
| Warlock 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Warlock 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $43,435 $47,235 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $46,135 $49,935 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A |
| Warlock 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Warlock 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $46,135 $49,935 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A |
| Tradesman Regular Cab 144.5 DRW RWD Tradesman Regular Cab 144.5 DRW 4WD | $49,795 $53,330 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Tradesman Regular Cab 84 RWD Tradesman Regular Cab 84 4WD | $50,000 $53,535 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Tradesman Regular Cab 192.5 DRW RWD Tradesman Regular Cab 192.5 DRW 4WD | $50,200 $53,735 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Tradesman Regular Cab 204.5 DRW RWD Tradesman Regular Cab 204.5 DRW 4WD | $50,405 $53,940 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 60 RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 60 4WD | $53,345 $56,880 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 84 RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 84 4WD | $53,545 $57,080 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| SLT Regular Cab 144.5 DRW RWD SLT Regular Cab 144.5 DRW 4WD | $53,565 $57,100 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| SLT Regular Cab 168.5 DRW RWD SLT Regular Cab 168.5 DRW 4WD | $53,770 $57,305 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| SLT Regular Cab 192.5 DRW RWD SLT Regular Cab 192.5 DRW 4WD | $53,970 $57,505 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| SLT Regular Cab 120 RWD SLT Regular Cab 120 4WD | $54,175 $57,710 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| SLT Crew Cab DRW RWD SLT Crew Cab DRW 4WD | $58,015 $61,550 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| SLT Crew Cab LB DRW RWD SLT Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $61,750 $58,215 | -$3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab DRW RWD Laramie Crew Cab DRW 4WD | $65,550 $69,085 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Limited Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $74,165 $77,700 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab DRW RWD Limited Crew Cab DRW 4WD | $77,500 $73,965 | -$3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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