2021 Ford Explorer AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?
AWD vs RWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.
$2,417more over 6 years
- 23 vs 24 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and RWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD AWD | $32,925 $34,925 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A | N/A |
| XLT RWD XLT 4WD | $35,075 $37,075 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A | N/A |
| Limited RWD Limited 4WD | $45,255 $47,255 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid Limited RWD Hybrid Limited AWD | $50,105 $52,105 | $2,000 | 27 mpg 25 mpg | $1,422 $1,536 | $2,683 | N/A | 7.9 in 8.2 in |
| King Ranch RWD King Ranch 4WD | $52,600 $54,600 | $2,000 | 20 mpg 20 mpg | $1,920 $1,920 | $2,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Platinum RWD Platinum 4WD | $52,730 $53,335 | $605 | 20 mpg 25 mpg | $1,920 $1,536 | -$1,699 | N/A | 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