2021 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $1,700. Costs $123 more a year in fuel.
$2,438more over 6 years
- 24 vs 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD SE AWD | $27,000 $28,700 | $1,700 | 26 mpg 24 mpg | $1,477 $1,600 | $2,438 | +150 lb |
| SEL FWD SEL AWD | $28,800 $30,500 | $1,700 | 26 mpg 24 mpg | $1,477 $1,600 | $2,438 | N/A |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $38,750 $40,450 | $1,700 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,084 | N/A |
| Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy AWD | $40,750 $42,250 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,884 | 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