2025 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 | $45,565 $48,495 | $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 | $45,565 $48,495 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +308 lb | 15,550 lb 15,240 lb | 7.3 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $49,185 $52,115 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +286 lb | 15,220 lb 14,930 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $49,385 $52,315 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +356 lb | 15,080 lb 14,720 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Big Horn LB RWD Big Horn LB 4WD | $49,465 $52,395 | $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 | $49,465 $52,395 | $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 | $49,465 $52,395 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +308 lb | 15,550 lb 15,240 lb | 7.3 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $49,465 $52,395 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +308 lb | 15,550 lb 15,240 lb | 7.3 in 8.5 in |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | $53,085 $56,015 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +286 lb | 15,220 lb 14,930 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $53,085 $56,015 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +286 lb | 15,220 lb 14,930 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $53,285 $56,215 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +356 lb | 15,080 lb 14,720 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $53,285 $56,215 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +356 lb | 15,080 lb 14,720 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $61,500 $64,430 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +286 lb | 15,220 lb 14,930 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $61,700 $64,630 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +356 lb | 15,080 lb 14,720 lb | 7.3 in 8.6 in |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $73,165 $76,095 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +286 lb | 15,220 lb 14,930 lb | Same |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $73,165 $76,095 | $2,930 | 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 | $73,165 $76,095 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +286 lb | 15,220 lb 14,930 lb | Same |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | $73,365 $76,295 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +356 lb | 15,080 lb 14,720 lb | Same |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $73,365 $76,295 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | Same |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $73,365 $76,295 | $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.
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