2020 Acura MDX AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SH-AWD vs FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $76 more a year in fuel.
$2,455more over 6 years
- 22 vs 23 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Max towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD SH-AWD | $44,500 $46,500 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,455 | +207 lb | 3,500 lb 5,000 lb |
| FWD with Technology Package SH-AWD with Technology Package | $49,500 $51,500 | $2,000 | 23 mpg Not established | $1,670 Not established | Not established | +221 lb | 3,500 lb 5,000 lb |
| FWD with Advance Package SH-AWD with Advance Package | $56,250 $58,250 | $2,000 | 23 mpg Not established | $1,670 Not established | Not established | +221 lb | 3,500 lb 5,000 lb |
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