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

300 AWD vs 300 RWD

AWD adds $2,690. Costs $209 more a year in fuel.

$3,947more over 6 years

Blue: 300 RWD. Orange: 300 AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2021 Lexus RC AWD vs RWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain
300 RWD 300 AWD	$42,220 $44,910	$2,690	25 mpg 22 mpg	$1,536 $1,745	$3,947	N/A
350 RWD 350 AWD	$45,150 $47,315	$2,165	23 mpg 22 mpg	$1,670 $1,745	$2,620	N/A
300 F SPORT RWD 300 F SPORT AWD	$46,690 $48,865	$2,175	25 mpg 22 mpg	$1,536 $1,745	$3,432	N/A
350 F SPORT RWD 350 F SPORT AWD	$49,620 $51,230	$1,610	23 mpg 22 mpg	$1,670 $1,745	$2,065	N/A

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.