2023 Hyundai Palisade AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

SE AWD vs SE FWD

AWD adds $1,900. Costs $83 more a year in fuel.

$2,399more over 6 years

Blue: SE FWD. Orange: SE AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2023 Hyundai Palisade AWD vs FWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain
SE FWD SE AWD	$35,900 $37,800	$1,900	22 mpg 21 mpg	$1,745 $1,829	$2,399	+130 lb
SEL FWD SEL AWD	$38,900 $40,800	$1,900	22 mpg 21 mpg	$1,745 $1,829	$2,399	N/A
XRT FWD XRT AWD	$41,200 $43,100	$1,900	22 mpg 21 mpg	$1,745 $1,829	$2,399	N/A
Limited FWD Limited AWD	$47,450 $49,350	$1,900	22 mpg 21 mpg	$1,745 $1,829	$2,399	N/A
Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy AWD	$49,850 $51,750	$1,900	22 mpg 21 mpg	$1,745 $1,829	$2,399	N/A

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.