2021 Mazda CX-5 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
Sport AWD vs Sport FWD
AWD adds $1,400. Costs $105 more a year in fuel.
$2,033more over 6 years
- 26 vs 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport FWD Sport AWD | $25,370 $26,770 | $1,400 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,033 | N/A |
| Touring FWD Touring AWD | $27,110 $28,510 | $1,400 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,033 | N/A |
| Carbon Edition FWD Carbon Edition AWD | $28,955 $30,355 | $1,400 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,033 | N/A |
| Grand Touring FWD Grand Touring AWD | $30,560 $31,960 | $1,400 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,033 | N/A |
| Carbon Edition Turbo FWD Carbon Edition Turbo AWD | $30,760 $32,160 | $1,400 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,784 | 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