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2021 Lexus IS AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

300 AWD vs 300 RWD

AWD adds $2,000. Costs $209 more a year in fuel.

$3,257more over 6 years

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300 RWD300 AWDPriceRWD$39,050AWD$41,050Fuel a yearRWD$1,536AWD$1,745Total over 6 yearsRWD$48,266AWD$51,523
Blue: 300 RWD. Orange: 300 AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2021 Lexus IS AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
300 RWD
300 AWD
$39,050
$41,050
$2,00025 mpg
22 mpg
$1,536
$1,745
$3,257+132 lb
350 F Sport RWD
350 F Sport AWD
$42,950
$44,950
$2,00023 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$2,455+132 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked