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2026 Cadillac Escalade V 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

4WD 4dr vs RWD 4dr

4WD adds $76,900. Costs $141 more a year in fuel.

$77,747more over 6 years

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RWD 4dr4WD 4drPriceRWD$91,1004WD$168,000Fuel a yearRWD$2,2594WD$2,400Total over 6 yearsRWD$104,6534WD$182,400
Blue: RWD 4dr. Orange: 4WD 4dr.

Every 4WD and RWD pair

2026 Cadillac Escalade V 4WD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
RWD 4dr
4WD 4dr
$91,100
$168,000
$76,90017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$77,7470 lb
RWD 4dr Luxury
4WD 4dr Luxury
$102,100
$105,100
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,8470 lb
RWD 4dr Sport
4WD 4dr Sport
$102,700
$105,700
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,8470 lb
RWD 4dr Platinum Luxury
4WD 4dr Platinum Luxury
$119,900
$122,900
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,8470 lb
RWD 4dr Platinum Sport
4WD 4dr Platinum Sport
$120,400
$123,400
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,8470 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked