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

500 AWD vs 500 RWD

AWD adds $3,250. Costs $83 more a year in fuel.

$3,749more over 6 years

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500 RWD500 AWDPriceRWD$76,000AWD$79,250Fuel a yearRWD$1,745AWD$1,829Total over 6 yearsRWD$86,473AWD$90,221
Blue: 500 RWD. Orange: 500 AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2021 Lexus LS AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
500 RWD
500 AWD
$76,000
$79,250
$3,25022 mpg
21 mpg
$1,745
$1,829
$3,749N/A
500 F Sport RWD
500 F Sport AWD
$79,600
$82,850
$3,25022 mpg
21 mpg
$1,745
$1,829
$3,749+121 lb
Hybrid 500h RWD
Hybrid 500h AWD
$90,500
$93,750
$3,25028 mpg
26 mpg
$1,371
$1,477
$3,883N/A

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked