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

300 AWD vs 300 RWD

AWD adds $2,690. Costs $229 more a year in fuel.

$4,061more over 6 years

Blue: 300 RWD. Orange: 300 AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2020 Lexus RC AWD vs RWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain
300 RWD 300 AWD	$41,295 $43,985	$2,690	24 mpg 21 mpg	$1,600 $1,829	$4,061	N/A
350 RWD 350 AWD	$44,225 $46,390	$2,165	23 mpg 21 mpg	$1,670 $1,829	$3,119	N/A
300 F SPORT RWD 300 F SPORT AWD	$46,365 $48,540	$2,175	24 mpg 21 mpg	$1,600 $1,829	$3,546	N/A
350 F SPORT RWD 350 F SPORT AWD	$49,295 $50,905	$1,610	23 mpg 21 mpg	$1,670 $1,829	$2,564	N/A

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.