2020 Kia Sorento AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LX AWD vs LX FWD
AWD adds $1,800. Costs $134 more a year in fuel.
$2,601more over 6 years
- 23 vs 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD LX AWD | $28,090 $29,890 | $1,800 | 25 mpg 23 mpg | $1,536 $1,670 | $2,601 | +99 lb | Same |
| LX V6 FWD LX V6 AWD | $30,590 $32,390 | $1,800 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,847 | +133 lb | 3,500 lb 5,000 lb |
| S V6 FWD S V6 AWD | $33,190 $34,990 | $1,800 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,847 | +133 lb | 3,500 lb 5,000 lb |
| EX V6 FWD EX V6 AWD | $35,490 $37,290 | $1,800 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,847 | +133 lb | 3,500 lb 5,000 lb |
| SX V6 FWD SX V6 AWD | $40,090 $41,890 | $1,800 | 22 mpg 20 mpg | $1,745 $1,920 | $2,847 | +133 lb | 3,500 lb 5,000 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree