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2022 Nissan Altima AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

2.5 SV AWD vs 2.5 SV FWD

AWD adds $1,400. Costs $41 more a year in fuel.

$1,648more over 6 years

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2.5 SV FWD2.5 SV AWDPriceFWD$25,900AWD$27,300Fuel a yearFWD$1,239AWD$1,280Total over 6 yearsFWD$33,332AWD$34,980
Blue: 2.5 SV FWD. Orange: 2.5 SV AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2022 Nissan Altima AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainGround clearance
2.5 SV FWD
2.5 SV AWD
$25,900
$27,300
$1,40031 mpg
30 mpg
$1,239
$1,280
$1,648N/A5.1 in
5.4 in
2.5 SR FWD
2.5 SR AWD
$26,900
$28,300
$1,40029 mpg
29 mpg
$1,324
$1,324
$1,400N/A5.1 in
5.4 in
2.5 SL FWD
2.5 SL AWD
$30,340
$31,740
$1,40031 mpg
30 mpg
$1,239
$1,280
$1,648N/A5.1 in
5.4 in

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked