2020 Ford Escape AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
S AWD vs S FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.
$2,049more over 6 years
- 28 vs 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD S AWD | $24,885 $26,385 | $1,500 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,049 | +175 lb |
| SE FWD SE AWD | $27,105 $28,605 | $1,500 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,049 | +175 lb |
| Hybrid SE FWD Hybrid SE AWD | $28,255 $29,755 | $1,500 | 41 mpg 40 mpg | $937 $960 | $1,640 | +124 lb |
| SE Sport Hybrid FWD SE Sport Hybrid AWD | $28,265 $29,765 | $1,500 | 41 mpg 40 mpg | $937 $960 | $1,640 | +134 lb |
| SEL FWD SEL 4WD | $29,265 $30,765 | $1,500 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,049 | +176 lb |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD Titanium Hybrid AWD | $33,550 $35,050 | $1,500 | 41 mpg 40 mpg | $937 $960 | $1,640 | +114 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