2021 Mazda MAZDA3 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
Select AWD vs Select FWD
AWD adds $1,400. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.
$1,949more over 6 years
- 28 vs 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select FWD Select AWD | $22,850 $24,250 | $1,400 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $1,949 | +168 lb |
| Select Auto FWD Select Auto AWD | $23,850 $25,250 | $1,400 | 29 mpg 27 mpg | $1,324 $1,422 | $1,988 | +169 lb |
| Preferred FWD Preferred AWD | $24,500 $25,900 | $1,400 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $1,949 | +168 lb |
| Preferred Auto FWD Preferred Auto AWD | $25,500 $26,900 | $1,400 | 29 mpg 27 mpg | $1,324 $1,422 | $1,988 | +169 lb |
| Premium FWD Premium AWD | $27,000 $28,400 | $1,400 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $1,949 | +168 lb |
| Premium Auto FWD Premium Auto AWD | $28,000 $29,400 | $1,400 | 29 mpg 27 mpg | $1,324 $1,422 | $1,988 | +179 lb |
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