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2026 GMC Yukon XL 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

Elevation 4WD vs Elevation RWD

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

$3,847more over 6 years

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Elevation RWDElevation 4WDPriceRWD$72,6004WD$75,600Fuel a yearRWD$2,2594WD$2,400Total over 6 yearsRWD$86,1534WD$90,000
Blue: Elevation RWD. Orange: Elevation 4WD.

Every 4WD and RWD pair

2026 GMC Yukon XL 4WD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainMax towing
Elevation RWD
Elevation 4WD
$72,600
$75,600
$3,00017 mpg
16 mpg
$2,259
$2,400
$3,8470 lb8,200 lb
8,000 lb
Denali RWD
Denali 4WD
$83,400
$86,400
$3,00016 mpg
16 mpg
$2,400
$2,400
$3,000+309 lb8,000 lb
7,800 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked