2021 Acura TLX AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SH-AWD vs FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $64 more a year in fuel.
$2,384more over 6 years
- 24 vs 25 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 | $37,500 $39,500 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,384 | +218 lb |
| 2.0 w/Technology Pkg FWD 2.0 SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | $41,500 $43,500 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,384 | +226 lb |
| FWD w/Technology Package SH-AWD w/Technology Package | $41,500 $43,500 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,384 | +226 lb |
| 2.0 w/A-SPEC Pkg FWD 2.0 SH-AWD w/A-SPEC Pkg AWD | $44,250 $46,250 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,384 | +206 lb |
| FWD w/A-Spec Package SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | $44,250 $46,250 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,384 | +206 lb |
| 2.0 w/Advance Pkg FWD 2.0 SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | $46,300 $48,300 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,384 | N/A |
| FWD w/Advance Package SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $46,300 $48,300 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,384 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree