2023 Kia Telluride AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LX AWD vs LX FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $159 more a year in fuel.
$2,954more over 6 years
- 21 vs 23 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 | $35,890 $37,890 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $2,954 | N/A |
| S FWD S AWD | $37,790 $39,790 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $2,954 | N/A |
| EX FWD EX AWD | $41,490 $43,490 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $2,954 | N/A |
| SX FWD SX AWD | $45,690 $47,690 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $2,954 | 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