2021 GMC Acadia AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SLE AWD vs SLE FWD
AWD adds $3,200. Costs $70 less a year in fuel.
$2,783more over 6 years
- 24 vs 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLE FWD SLE AWD | $33,900 $37,100 | $3,200 | 23 mpg 24 mpg | $1,670 $1,600 | $2,783 | +317 lb |
| SLT FWD SLT AWD | $39,100 $41,100 | $2,000 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,384 | N/A |
| Denali FWD Denali AWD | $46,600 $48,600 | $2,000 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,499 | 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