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2020 Mazda CX-5 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Sport AWD vs Sport FWD

AWD adds $1,400. Costs $105 more a year in fuel.

$2,033more over 6 years

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Sport FWDSport AWDPriceFWD$25,190AWD$26,590Fuel a yearFWD$1,371AWD$1,477Total over 6 yearsFWD$33,419AWD$35,452
Blue: Sport FWD. Orange: Sport AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2020 Mazda CX-5 AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Sport FWD
Sport AWD
$25,190
$26,590
$1,40028 mpg
26 mpg
$1,371
$1,477
$2,033N/A
Touring FWD
Touring AWD
$26,830
$28,230
$1,40028 mpg
26 mpg
$1,371
$1,477
$2,033N/A
Grand Touring FWD
Grand Touring AWD
$30,310
$31,710
$1,40028 mpg
26 mpg
$1,371
$1,477
$2,033N/A

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked