2023 Buick Encore GX AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Preferred AWD vs Preferred FWD

AWD adds $2,000. Costs $142 more a year in fuel.

$2,853more over 6 years

Blue: Preferred FWD. Orange: Preferred AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2023 Buick Encore GX AWD vs FWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain
Preferred FWD Preferred AWD	$25,900 $27,900	$2,000	30 mpg 27 mpg	$1,280 $1,422	$2,853	+231 lb
Select FWD Select AWD	$27,300 $29,300	$2,000	30 mpg 27 mpg	$1,280 $1,422	$2,853	+219 lb
Essence FWD Essence AWD	$30,500 $32,100	$1,600	30 mpg 27 mpg	$1,280 $1,422	$2,453	+179 lb

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.