2026 RAM 3500 Chassis 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?
Tradesman Regular Cab 4WD vs Tradesman Regular Cab RWD
4WD adds $3,535. Fuel cost not established.
$3,535price step
- 4WD rating not established.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every 4WD and RWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Regular Cab RWD Tradesman Regular Cab 4WD | $48,605 $52,140 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Tradesman Regular Cab DRW RWD Tradesman Regular Cab DRW 4WD | $50,300 $53,835 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | $50,505 $54,040 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $51,775 $54,705 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $53,945 $57,480 | $3,535 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $55,525 $58,455 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $55,525 $58,455 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $55,725 $58,655 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $63,610 $66,540 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $63,810 $66,740 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $75,620 $78,550 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
| Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $75,910 $78,840 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree