2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD vs RWD: is 4WD worth it?

Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab 4WD vs 2WD

+$4,600

Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026).

Blue: Work Truck Regular Cab RWD. Orange: Work Truck Regular Cab 4WD.

Every 4WD and RWD pair

Source marks: one source

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD vs RWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years
Work Truck Regular Cab RWD Work Truck Regular Cab 4WD	$38,600 $43,200	$4,600	Not established Not established	Not established Not established	Not established
Work Truck Regular Cab LB RWD Work Truck Regular Cab LB 4WD	$38,800 $43,400	$4,600	Not established Not established	Not established Not established	Not established
Work Truck Double Cab RWD Work Truck Double Cab 4WD	$41,900 $45,200	$3,300	Not established Not established	Not established Not established	Not established
Custom Double Cab RWD Custom Double Cab 4WD	$43,600 $46,900	$3,300	Not established Not established	Not established Not established	Not established
Work Truck Crew Cab RWD Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD	$44,400 $47,700	$3,300	Not established Not established	Not established Not established	Not established
Custom Crew Cab RWD Custom Crew Cab 4WD	$46,000 $49,400	$3,400	Not established Not established	Not established Not established	Not established
Base Double Cab RWD Base Double Cab 4WD	$47,900 $51,500	$3,600	Not established Not established	Not established Not established	Not established
Base Crew Cab RWD Base Crew Cab 4WD	$50,400 $54,200	$3,800	Not established Not established	Not established Not established	Not established
High Country Crew Cab RWD High Country Crew Cab 4WD	$71,700 $74,800	$3,100	Not established Not established	Not established Not established	Not established

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.