2025 Nissan Frontier 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
King Cab S 4WD vs King Cab 4x2 S
4WD adds $3,000. Costs $192 more a year in fuel.
$4,155more over 6 years
- 19 vs 21 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 | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab 4x2 S King Cab S 4WD | $32,050 $35,050 | $3,000 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $4,155 | 0 lb | N/A |
| Crew Cab 4x2 S Crew Cab S 4WD | $33,450 $36,450 | $3,000 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $4,155 | +160 lb | N/A |
| King Cab 4x2 SV King Cab SV 4WD | $34,390 $37,690 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $4,455 | 0 lb | N/A |
| Crew Cab 4x2 SV Crew Cab SV 4WD | $35,790 $39,090 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $4,455 | +265 lb | N/A |
| SV Crew Cab LB RWD SV Crew Cab LB 4WD | $36,290 $39,590 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +200 lb | 7.6 in 7.7 in |
| Crew Cab 4x2 SL Crew Cab SL 4WD | $41,810 $45,110 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 19 mpg | $1,829 $2,021 | $4,455 | 0 lb | N/A |
| SL Crew Cab LB RWD SL Crew Cab LB 4WD | $42,310 $45,610 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | N/A | 7.5 in 7.7 in |
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