2020 Toyota Highlander AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
L AWD vs L FWD
AWD adds $1,600. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.
$2,017more over 6 years
- 23 vs 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD L AWD | $34,600 $36,200 | $1,600 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,017 | +185 lb | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| LE FWD LE AWD | $36,800 $38,400 | $1,600 | 23 mpg 23 mpg | $1,670 $1,670 | $1,600 | +185 lb | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| Hybrid LE FWD Hybrid LE AWD | $38,200 $39,800 | $1,600 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $1,783 | N/A | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| XLE FWD XLE AWD | $39,600 $41,200 | $1,600 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,017 | +175 lb | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| Hybrid XLE FWD Hybrid XLE AWD | $41,000 $42,600 | $1,600 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $1,783 | N/A | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $43,650 $45,600 | $1,950 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,367 | N/A | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Hybrid Limited AWD | $45,050 $47,000 | $1,950 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $2,133 | N/A | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| Platinum FWD Platinum AWD | $46,850 $48,800 | $1,950 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,367 | N/A | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| Limited Platinum FWD Limited Platinum AWD | $46,850 $48,800 | $1,950 | Not established 23 mpg | Not established $1,670 | Not established | +225 lb | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD Hybrid Platinum AWD | $48,250 $50,200 | $1,950 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $2,133 | N/A | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
| Hybrid Limited Platinum FWD Hybrid Limited Platinum AWD | $48,250 $50,200 | $1,950 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $2,133 | N/A | 8.0 in 8.2 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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