2026 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

LS 4WD vs LS RWD

4WD adds $3,000. Costs $141 more a year in fuel.

$3,847more over 6 years

Blue: LS RWD. Orange: LS 4WD.

Every 4WD and RWD pair

2026 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD vs RWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain	Max towing
LS RWD LS 4WD	$63,700 $66,700	$3,000	17 mpg 16 mpg	$2,259 $2,400	$3,847	0 lb	8,200 lb 8,000 lb
LT RWD LT 4WD	$66,700 $69,700	$3,000	17 mpg 16 mpg	$2,259 $2,400	$3,847	0 lb	8,200 lb 8,000 lb
RST RWD RST 4WD	$71,700 $74,700	$3,000	17 mpg 16 mpg	$2,259 $2,400	$3,847	0 lb	8,200 lb 8,000 lb
Premier RWD Premier 4WD	$78,600 $81,600	$3,000	17 mpg 16 mpg	$2,259 $2,400	$3,847	0 lb	8,200 lb 8,000 lb
High Country RWD High Country 4WD	$83,700 $86,700	$3,000	16 mpg 16 mpg	$2,400 $2,400	$3,000	+193 lb	Same

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.