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2026 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?

4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro vs 2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro

4WD adds $4,600. Costs $213 more a year in fuel.

$5,880more over 6 years

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2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro4WD Reg Cab 140" ProPrice2WD$38,5004WD$43,100Fuel a year2WD$1,9204WD$2,133Total over 6 years2WD$50,0204WD$55,900
Blue: 2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro. Orange: 4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro.

4WD and 2WD pair

2026 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD vs 2WD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainMax towingGround clearance
2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro
4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro
$38,500
$43,100
$4,60020 mpg
18 mpg
$1,920
$2,133
$5,880+242 lb9,800 lb
9,600 lb
7.9 in
8.1 in

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked