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2020 Mazda CX-3 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Sport AWD vs Sport FWD

AWD adds $1,400. Costs $85 more a year in fuel.

$1,913more over 6 years

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Sport FWDSport AWDPriceFWD$20,640AWD$22,040Fuel a yearFWD$1,239AWD$1,324Total over 6 yearsFWD$28,072AWD$29,985
Blue: Sport FWD. Orange: Sport AWD.

AWD and FWD pair

2020 Mazda CX-3 AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Sport FWD
Sport AWD
$20,640
$22,040
$1,40031 mpg
29 mpg
$1,239
$1,324
$1,913+143 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked