2023 Ford Explorer AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?
AWD vs RWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.
$2,417more over 6 years
- 23 vs 24 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and RWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Max towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD AWD | $36,760 $38,760 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A | Same |
| XLT RWD XLT 4WD | $38,570 $40,570 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A | Same |
| ST-Line RWD ST-Line 4WD | $46,355 $48,355 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A | Same |
| Limited RWD Limited 4WD | $47,420 $49,420 | $2,000 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,417 | N/A | Same |
| ST RWD ST 4WD | $50,005 $52,005 | $2,000 | 20 mpg 20 mpg | $1,920 $1,920 | $2,000 | N/A | 5,300 lb 5,600 lb |
| Hybrid Limited RWD Hybrid Limited AWD | $53,355 $55,355 | $2,000 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A |
| Platinum RWD Platinum 4WD | $54,270 $56,270 | $2,000 | 26 mpg 23 mpg | $1,477 $1,670 | $3,156 | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid Platinum RWD Hybrid Platinum AWD | $54,270 $56,270 | $2,000 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A |
| King Ranch RWD King Ranch 4WD | $54,525 $56,525 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $2,549 | N/A | 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