2021 Lexus RX AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
350 AWD vs 350 FWD
AWD adds $1,400. Costs $76 more a year in fuel.
$1,855more over 6 years
- 22 vs 23 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 | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 FWD 350 AWD | $45,220 $46,620 | $1,400 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $1,855 | N/A | 8.1 in 8.2 in |
| 350L FWD 350L AWD | $48,050 $49,450 | $1,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $1,899 | +155 lb | Same |
| 350 F Sport FWD 350 F Sport AWD | $48,700 $50,100 | $1,400 | Not established 22 mpg | Not established $1,745 | Not established | -77 lb | Same |
| RX 350 F SPORT Appearance FWD RX 350 F SPORT Appearance AWD | $48,700 $50,100 | $1,400 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $1,855 | N/A | Same |
| 350 F Sport Handling FWD 350 F Sport Handling AWD | $51,100 $52,500 | $1,400 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $1,855 | N/A | Same |
| 350L Luxury FWD 350L Luxury AWD | $54,050 $55,450 | $1,400 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $1,899 | +155 lb | Same |
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