2020 Buick Encore GX AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
Preferred AWD vs Preferred FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Same fuel cost.
$2,000more over 6 years
- 28 vs 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD Preferred AWD | $24,100 $26,100 | $2,000 | 28 mpg 28 mpg | $1,371 $1,371 | $2,000 | +231 lb |
| Select FWD Select AWD | $25,700 $27,700 | $2,000 | 28 mpg 28 mpg | $1,371 $1,371 | $2,000 | +219 lb |
| Essence FWD Essence AWD | $28,500 $30,500 | $2,000 | 28 mpg 28 mpg | $1,371 $1,371 | $2,000 | +218 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree