2026 Ford F-150 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box vs XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box
4WD adds $5,015. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.
$5,564more over 6 years
- 20 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 | Max towing | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | $37,290 $42,305 | $5,015 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $5,564 | +283 lb | 7,400 lb 7,500 lb | 8.3 in 9.4 in |
| XL 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box XL 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | $41,600 $45,400 | $3,800 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $4,349 | +265 lb | 7,500 lb 7,400 lb | 8.4 in 9.4 in |
| XL SuperCrew RWD XL SuperCrew 4WD | $43,935 $47,820 | $3,885 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $4,434 | +266 lb | 7,600 lb 7,500 lb | N/A |
| STX SuperCab LB RWD STX SuperCab LB 4WD | $44,855 $48,655 | $3,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| STX 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box STX 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | $44,855 $48,655 | $3,800 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $4,349 | +265 lb | 7,500 lb 7,400 lb | 8.4 in 9.4 in |
| XLT 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box XLT 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box | $45,695 $49,495 | $3,800 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $4,349 | +265 lb | 7,500 lb 7,400 lb | 8.4 in 9.4 in |
| XL SuperCrew LB RWD XL SuperCrew LB 4WD | $46,590 $50,475 | $3,885 | Not established 19 mpg | Not established $2,021 | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| STX SuperCrew RWD STX SuperCrew 4WD | $47,190 $51,070 | $3,880 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $4,429 | +266 lb | 7,600 lb 7,500 lb | N/A |
| XLT SuperCrew RWD XLT SuperCrew 4WD | $48,055 $51,915 | $3,860 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $4,409 | +266 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Lariat SuperCrew RWD Lariat SuperCrew 4WD | $59,560 $63,360 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| King Ranch SuperCrew RWD King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD | $65,825 $69,625 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Platinum SuperCrew RWD Platinum SuperCrew 4WD | $68,800 $72,600 | $3,800 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $4,406 | 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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