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

300 AWD vs 300 RWD

AWD adds $2,690. Costs $209 more a year in fuel.

$3,947more over 6 years

Blue: 300 RWD. Orange: 300 AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

2023 Lexus RC AWD vs RWD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain
300 RWD 300 AWD	$44,670 $47,360	$2,690	25 mpg 22 mpg	$1,536 $1,745	$3,947	N/A
350 RWD 350 AWD	$47,600 $49,765	$2,165	23 mpg 22 mpg	$1,670 $1,745	$2,620	N/A
300 F SPORT RWD 300 F SPORT AWD	$49,290 $51,580	$2,290	25 mpg 22 mpg	$1,536 $1,745	$3,547	N/A
350 F SPORT RWD 350 F SPORT AWD	$52,220 $53,945	$1,725	23 mpg 22 mpg	$1,670 $1,745	$2,180	N/A

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.