2021 Toyota Highlander AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
L AWD vs L FWD
AWD adds $1,600. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.
$2,017more over 6 years
- 23 vs 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD L AWD | $35,085 $36,685 | $1,600 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,017 | +185 lb |
| LE FWD LE AWD | $37,285 $38,885 | $1,600 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,017 | +185 lb |
| Hybrid LE FWD Hybrid LE AWD | $38,735 $40,335 | $1,600 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $1,783 | N/A |
| XLE FWD XLE AWD | $40,085 $41,685 | $1,600 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,017 | +175 lb |
| Hybrid XLE FWD Hybrid XLE AWD | $41,535 $43,135 | $1,600 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $1,783 | N/A |
| XSE FWD XSE AWD | $41,680 $43,630 | $1,950 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,367 | +195 lb |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $44,040 $45,990 | $1,950 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,367 | N/A |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Hybrid Limited AWD | $45,490 $47,440 | $1,950 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $2,133 | N/A |
| Platinum FWD Platinum AWD | $47,240 $49,190 | $1,950 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,367 | N/A |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD Hybrid Platinum AWD | $48,690 $50,640 | $1,950 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $2,133 | 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