2021 Acura RDX AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SH-AWD vs FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.
$2,417more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD SH-AWD | $38,400 $40,400 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A |
| FWD w/Technology Pkg SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | $41,300 $43,300 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A |
| FWD w/Technology Package SH-AWD w/Technology Package | $41,300 $43,300 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A |
| FWD w/A-Spec Pkg SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | $44,300 $46,300 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A |
| FWD w/A-Spec Package SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | $44,300 $46,300 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A |
| FWD w/Advance Pkg SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | $46,200 $48,200 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A |
| FWD w/Advance Package SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $46,200 $48,200 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree