2023 Kia Sorento AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LX AWD vs LX FWD
AWD adds $1,800. Costs $123 more a year in fuel.
$2,538more over 6 years
- 24 vs 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD LX AWD | $30,390 $32,190 | $1,800 | 26 mpg 24 mpg | $1,477 $1,600 | $2,538 | +141 lb |
| Hybrid EX FWD Hybrid EX AWD | $36,690 $38,990 | $2,300 | 37 mpg 34 mpg | $1,038 $1,129 | $2,849 | +161 lb |
| SX FWD SX AWD | $39,190 $40,990 | $1,800 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,184 | -68 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree