2020 Nissan Altima AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
2.5 S AWD vs 2.5 S FWD
AWD adds $1,350. Costs $80 more a year in fuel.
$1,830more over 6 years
- 30 vs 32 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD 2.5 S AWD | $24,300 $25,650 | $1,350 | 32 mpg 30 mpg | $1,200 $1,280 | $1,830 | N/A | 4.9 in 5.2 in |
| 2.5 SR FWD 2.5 SR AWD | $25,900 $27,250 | $1,350 | 31 mpg 29 mpg | $1,239 $1,324 | $1,863 | N/A | 5.1 in 5.4 in |
| 2.5 SV FWD 2.5 SV AWD | $28,140 $29,490 | $1,350 | 32 mpg 30 mpg | $1,200 $1,280 | $1,830 | N/A | 5.1 in 5.4 in |
| 2.5 SL FWD 2.5 SL AWD | $30,240 $31,590 | $1,350 | 32 mpg 30 mpg | $1,200 $1,280 | $1,830 | N/A | 5.1 in 5.4 in |
| 2.5 Platinum FWD 2.5 Platinum AWD | $32,400 $33,750 | $1,350 | 31 mpg 29 mpg | $1,239 $1,324 | $1,863 | +131 lb | 5.1 in 5.4 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree