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2026 Ford Expedition 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?

Active 4WD vs Active 4x2

4WD adds $3,000. Costs $112 more a year in fuel.

$3,674more over 6 years

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Active 4x2Active 4WDPrice2WD$62,7004WD$65,700Fuel a year2WD$2,0214WD$2,133Total over 6 years2WD$74,8264WD$78,500
Blue: Active 4x2. Orange: Active 4WD.

Every 4WD and 2WD pair

2026 Ford Expedition 4WD vs 2WD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainMax towing
Active 4x2
Active 4WD
$62,700
$65,700
$3,00019 mpg
18 mpg
$2,021
$2,133
$3,6740 lbSame
Max Active 4x2
Max Active 4x4
$65,700
$68,700
$3,00019 mpg
18 mpg
$2,021
$2,133
$3,674N/A6,300 lb
9,000 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked