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2023 Lexus IS AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

300 AWD vs 300 RWD

AWD adds $2,000. Costs $209 more a year in fuel.

$3,257more over 6 years

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300 RWD300 AWDPriceRWD$40,085AWD$42,085Fuel a yearRWD$1,536AWD$1,745Total over 6 yearsRWD$49,301AWD$52,558
Blue: 300 RWD. Orange: 300 AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2023 Lexus IS AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
300 RWD
300 AWD
$40,085
$42,085
$2,00025 mpg
22 mpg
$1,536
$1,745
$3,257+132 lb
350 F SPORT Design RWD
350 F SPORT Design AWD
$43,160
$45,160
$2,00023 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$2,455+132 lb
350 F SPORT RWD
350 F SPORT AWD
$44,410
$46,410
$2,00023 mpg
22 mpg
$1,670
$1,745
$2,455+132 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked