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2020 Lexus IS AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

300 AWD vs 300 RWD

AWD adds $2,450. Costs $229 more a year in fuel.

$3,821more over 6 years

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300 RWD300 AWDPriceRWD$38,560AWD$41,010Fuel a yearRWD$1,600AWD$1,829Total over 6 yearsRWD$48,160AWD$51,981
Blue: 300 RWD. Orange: 300 AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2020 Lexus IS AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainGround clearance
300 RWD
300 AWD
$38,560
$41,010
$2,45024 mpg
21 mpg
$1,600
$1,829
$3,821N/A5.3 in
5.1 in
IS 300 F SPORT RWD
IS 300 F SPORT AWD
$38,560
$41,010
$2,45024 mpg
21 mpg
$1,600
$1,829
$3,821N/A5.3 in
5.1 in
350 RWD
350 AWD
$42,180
$44,345
$2,16523 mpg
21 mpg
$1,670
$1,829
$3,119N/A5.3 in
5.1 in
IS 350 F SPORT RWD
IS 350 F SPORT AWD
$42,180
$44,345
$2,16523 mpg
21 mpg
$1,670
$1,829
$3,119N/A5.3 in
5.1 in

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked