2021 Buick Encore GX AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
Preferred AWD vs Preferred FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $47 more a year in fuel.
$2,284more over 6 years
- 28 vs 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD Preferred AWD | $24,200 $26,200 | $2,000 | 29 mpg 28 mpg | $1,324 $1,371 | $2,284 | N/A |
| Select FWD Select AWD | $25,800 $27,800 | $2,000 | 29 mpg 28 mpg | $1,324 $1,371 | $2,284 | N/A |
| Essence FWD Essence AWD | $28,600 $30,600 | $2,000 | 29 mpg 28 mpg | $1,324 $1,371 | $2,284 | 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