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2020 Mazda CX-9 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Sport AWD vs Sport FWD

AWD adds $1,900. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.

$2,317more over 6 years

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Sport FWDSport AWDPriceFWD$33,890AWD$35,790Fuel a yearFWD$1,600AWD$1,670Total over 6 yearsFWD$43,490AWD$45,807
Blue: Sport FWD. Orange: Sport AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2020 Mazda CX-9 AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Sport FWD
Sport AWD
$33,890
$35,790
$1,90024 mpg
23 mpg
$1,600
$1,670
$2,317+163 lb
Touring FWD
Touring AWD
$35,710
$37,610
$1,90024 mpg
23 mpg
$1,600
$1,670
$2,317+163 lb
Grand Touring FWD
Grand Touring AWD
$41,550
$43,450
$1,90024 mpg
23 mpg
$1,600
$1,670
$2,317+163 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked