2021 Chevrolet Traverse AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

LS AWD vs LS FWD

AWD adds $2,000. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.

$2,549more over 6 years

Blue: LS FWD. Orange: LS AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2021 Chevrolet Traverse AWD vs FWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain
LS FWD LS AWD	$33,200 $35,200	$2,000	21 mpg 20 mpg	$1,829 $1,920	$2,549	N/A
LT Cloth FWD LT Cloth AWD	$35,700 $39,500	$3,800	21 mpg 20 mpg	$1,829 $1,920	$4,349	N/A
LT Leather FWD LT Leather AWD	$39,400 $41,400	$2,000	21 mpg 20 mpg	$1,829 $1,920	$2,549	N/A
RS FWD RS AWD	$44,000 $46,100	$2,100	21 mpg 20 mpg	$1,829 $1,920	$2,649	N/A
Premier FWD Premier AWD	$46,100 $48,700	$2,600	21 mpg 20 mpg	$1,829 $1,920	$3,149	N/A
High Country FWD High Country AWD	$51,200 $53,400	$2,200	21 mpg 20 mpg	$1,829 $1,920	$2,749	N/A

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.