2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box vs Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
4WD adds $3,400. Costs $83 more a year in fuel.
$3,899more over 6 years
- 21 vs 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $42,025 $45,425 | $3,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,899 | 0 lb |
| Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $42,025 $45,425 | $3,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,899 | 0 lb |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $44,775 $48,175 | $3,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,899 | 0 lb |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $44,775 $48,175 | $3,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,899 | 0 lb |
| Big Horn 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $47,280 $50,680 | $3,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,899 | 0 lb |
| Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box | $47,280 $50,680 | $3,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,899 | 0 lb |
| Express 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Express 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $47,915 $51,315 | $3,400 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,949 | 0 lb |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $47,915 $51,315 | $3,400 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,949 | 0 lb |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $50,030 $53,430 | $3,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,899 | 0 lb |
| Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $50,030 $53,430 | $3,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $3,899 | 0 lb |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $53,170 $56,570 | $3,400 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,949 | 0 lb |
| Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $53,170 $56,570 | $3,400 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,949 | 0 lb |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | $61,480 $64,880 | $3,400 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,949 | 0 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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