2021 Nissan Altima AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
2.5 SV AWD vs 2.5 SV FWD
AWD adds $1,400. Same fuel cost.
$1,400more over 6 years
- 31 vs 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 SV FWD 2.5 SV AWD | $25,550 $26,950 | $1,400 | 31 mpg 31 mpg | $1,239 $1,239 | $1,400 | N/A | 5.1 in 5.4 in |
| 2.5 SR FWD 2.5 SR AWD | $26,550 $27,950 | $1,400 | 32 mpg 29 mpg | $1,200 $1,324 | $2,145 | N/A | 5.1 in 5.4 in |
| 2.5 SL FWD 2.5 SL AWD | $29,990 $31,390 | $1,400 | 32 mpg 29 mpg | $1,200 $1,324 | $2,145 | N/A | 5.1 in 5.4 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree