2026 RAM 3500 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box vs Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
4WD adds $2,930. Fuel cost not established.
$2,930price step
- 4WD rating not established.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $48,155 $51,085 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +390 lb | 15,490 lb 15,200 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | $49,580 $52,880 | $3,300 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Regular Cab LB RWD Tradesman Regular Cab LB 4WD | $49,950 $51,085 | $1,135 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | $51,775 $54,705 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,100 lb 14,770 lb | N/A |
| Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $51,905 $54,835 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +339 lb | 15,620 lb 15,290 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Big Horn Regular Cab LB RWD Big Horn Regular Cab LB 4WD | $51,905 $54,835 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | $51,905 $54,835 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +339 lb | 15,620 lb 15,290 lb | 7.4 in 8.5 in |
| Lone Star Regular Cab LB RWD Lone Star Regular Cab LB 4WD | $51,905 $51,975 | $70 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | $51,975 $54,905 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +376 lb | 14,930 lb 14,560 lb | Same |
| Big Horn Regular Cab LB DRW RWD Big Horn Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | $53,700 $56,630 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Regular Cab LB DRW RWD Lone Star Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | $53,700 $56,630 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Tradesman Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $53,770 $56,330 | $2,560 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | $55,525 $58,455 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,190 lb 14,190 lb | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | $55,525 $58,455 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 15,190 lb 14,190 lb | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $55,725 $58,655 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +370 lb | 15,110 lb 14,740 lb | Same |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | $55,725 $58,655 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +370 lb | 15,110 lb 14,740 lb | Same |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Big Horn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $57,520 $60,450 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Lone Star Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $57,520 $60,450 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | $63,610 $66,540 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +296 lb | 15,070 lb 14,780 lb | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | $63,810 $66,740 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +419 lb | 15,040 lb 14,620 lb | Same |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Laramie Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $65,605 $68,535 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | $75,620 $78,550 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,730 lb 14,350 lb | Same |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | $75,620 $78,550 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,730 lb 14,350 lb | Same |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | $75,620 $78,550 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD Limited Crew Cab 4WD | $75,910 $78,840 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,720 lb 14,340 lb | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $75,910 $78,840 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | $75,910 $78,840 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 14,720 lb 14,340 lb | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Limited Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $76,915 $79,845 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW RWD Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | $76,915 $79,845 | $2,930 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree