2027 Ford Expedition 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
Expedition Active 4WD vs 2WD
+$3,000, same mpg
- Over 6 years
- $3,000 more
- 12,000 miles a year
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Same on both
- Rating
- 4WD 18 mpg
- 2WD 18 mpg
Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026).
Every 4WD and 2WD pair
Source marks: two or more sources agree
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Max towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active 4x2 Active 4WD | $63,600 $66,600 | $3,000 | 18 mpg 18 mpg | $2,900 $2,900 | $3,000 | +264 lb | 6,100 lb 9,600 lb |
| Platinum 4x2 Platinum 4WD | $70,550 $73,550 | $3,000 | 18 mpg 18 mpg | $2,900 $2,900 | $3,000 | +264 lb | 6,100 lb 9,600 lb |
| King Ranch 4x2 King Ranch 4WD | $82,695 $86,670 | $3,975 | 18 mpg 18 mpg | $2,900 $2,900 | $3,975 | +264 lb | 6,100 lb 9,600 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ