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2021 Cadillac XT5 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Luxury AWD vs Luxury FWD

AWD adds $2,000. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.

$2,417more over 6 years

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Luxury FWDLuxury AWDPriceFWD$43,995AWD$45,995Fuel a yearFWD$1,600AWD$1,670Total over 6 yearsFWD$53,595AWD$56,012
Blue: Luxury FWD. Orange: Luxury AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2021 Cadillac XT5 AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Luxury FWD
Luxury AWD
$43,995
$45,995
$2,00024 mpg
23 mpg
$1,600
$1,670
$2,417N/A
Premium Luxury FWD
Premium Luxury AWD
$48,795
$50,795
$2,00024 mpg
23 mpg
$1,600
$1,670
$2,417+209 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked