2023 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

SE AWD vs SE FWD

AWD adds $1,700. Costs $123 more a year in fuel.

$2,438more over 6 years

Blue: SE FWD. Orange: SE AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD vs FWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain
SE FWD SE AWD	$28,750 $30,450	$1,700	26 mpg 24 mpg	$1,477 $1,600	$2,438	N/A
SEL FWD SEL AWD	$32,450 $34,150	$1,700	26 mpg 24 mpg	$1,477 $1,600	$2,438	N/A
XRT FWD XRT AWD	$34,250 $35,950	$1,700	26 mpg 24 mpg	$1,477 $1,600	$2,438	N/A
Limited FWD Limited AWD	$40,600 $42,300	$1,700	25 mpg 24 mpg	$1,536 $1,600	$2,084	N/A
Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy AWD	$42,600 $44,300	$1,700	25 mpg 24 mpg	$1,536 $1,600	$2,084	N/A

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.