2021 Kia Sorento AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LX AWD vs LX FWD
AWD adds $1,800. Costs $123 more a year in fuel.
$2,538more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD LX AWD | $29,390 $31,190 | $1,800 | 26 mpg 24 mpg | $1,477 $1,600 | $2,538 | +141 lb |
| S FWD S AWD | $31,890 $33,690 | $1,800 | 26 mpg 24 mpg | $1,477 $1,600 | $2,538 | +141 lb |
| EX FWD EX AWD | $34,990 $36,790 | $1,800 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,184 | N/A |
| SX FWD SX AWD | $37,990 $39,790 | $1,800 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,184 | 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