2024 RAM 3500 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box vs Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
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 2WD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Max towing | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $46,255 $49,080 | $2,825 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +356 lb | 15,570 lb 15,210 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman Regular Cab LB RWD Tradesman Regular Cab LB 4WD | $46,255 $49,080 | $2,825 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | $47,750 $50,575 | $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 | $49,065 $51,890 | $2,825 | 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 | $49,065 $51,890 | $2,825 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $49,795 $52,725 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,190 lb 14,870 lb | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $49,995 $52,925 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +365 lb | 15,030 lb 14,660 lb | Same |
| Big Horn Regular Cab LB DRW RWD Big Horn Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | $50,560 $53,385 | $2,825 | 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 | $50,560 $53,385 | $2,825 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $51,490 $54,420 | $2,930 | 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 | $53,515 $56,440 | $2,925 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,130 lb 14,840 lb | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $53,515 $56,440 | $2,925 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,130 lb 14,840 lb | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $53,715 $56,645 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +371 lb | N/A | Same |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $53,715 $56,645 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +378 lb | 15,050 lb 14,680 lb | Same |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $55,210 $58,140 | $2,930 | 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 | $55,210 $58,140 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $61,180 $64,110 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 23,000 lb 20,230 lb | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $62,880 $65,810 | $2,930 | 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.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree