2023 Ford Escape AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
AWD vs FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.
$2,049more over 6 years
- 28 vs 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD AWD | $28,000 $29,500 | $1,500 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,049 | +128 lb |
| Active FWD Active AWD | $29,345 $31,515 | $2,170 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,719 | +128 lb |
| ST-Line FWD ST-Line AWD | $30,340 $32,510 | $2,170 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,719 | +128 lb |
| Hybrid Active FWD Hybrid Active AWD | $32,345 $34,215 | $1,870 | 39 mpg 39 mpg | $985 $985 | $1,870 | +134 lb |
| Platinum FWD Platinum AWD | $36,965 $38,465 | $1,500 | 39 mpg 39 mpg | $985 $985 | $1,500 | 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