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2023 Acura MDX AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

SH-AWD vs FWD

AWD adds $2,200. Costs $83 more a year in fuel.

$2,699more over 6 years

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FWDSH-AWDPriceFWD$49,550AWD$51,750Fuel a yearFWD$1,745AWD$1,829Total over 6 yearsFWD$60,023AWD$62,721
Blue: FWD. Orange: SH-AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2023 Acura MDX AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainMax towing
FWD
SH-AWD
$49,550
$51,750
$2,20022 mpg
21 mpg
$1,745
$1,829
$2,699+232 lb3,500 lb
5,000 lb
FWD w/Technology Package
SH-AWD w/Technology Package
$54,250
$56,450
$2,20022 mpg
21 mpg
$1,745
$1,829
$2,699+232 lb3,500 lb
5,000 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked