2021 Ford Escape AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
S AWD vs S FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.
$2,049more over 6 years
- 28 vs 30 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 | Max towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD S AWD | $25,555 $27,055 | $1,500 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,049 | +172 lb | Same |
| SE FWD SE AWD | $27,035 $28,535 | $1,500 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,049 | +172 lb | Same |
| SE Hybrid FWD SE Hybrid AWD | $28,030 $29,530 | $1,500 | 41 mpg 40 mpg | $937 $960 | $1,640 | +118 lb | Same |
| SEL FWD SEL AWD | $29,505 $33,205 | $3,700 | 30 mpg 26 mpg | $1,280 $1,477 | $4,882 | +309 lb | 2,000 lb 3,500 lb |
| SEL Hybrid FWD SEL Hybrid AWD | $30,500 $32,000 | $1,500 | 41 mpg 40 mpg | $937 $960 | $1,640 | +118 lb | Same |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD Titanium Hybrid AWD | $33,600 $35,100 | $1,500 | 41 mpg 40 mpg | $937 $960 | $1,640 | +118 lb | Same |
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