2023 Mazda MAZDA3 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD vs 2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD
AWD adds $1,400. Costs $41 more a year in fuel.
$1,648more over 6 years
- 30 vs 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $27,200 $28,600 | $1,400 | 31 mpg 30 mpg | $1,239 $1,280 | $1,648 | +183 lb |
| Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition FWD Sedan 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $27,200 $28,600 | $1,400 | 31 mpg 30 mpg | $1,239 $1,280 | $1,648 | +133 lb |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto FWD 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD | $28,200 $29,600 | $1,400 | 30 mpg 29 mpg | $1,280 $1,324 | $1,665 | N/A |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback FWD 2.5 S Carbon Edition Hatchback AWD | $28,200 $29,600 | $1,400 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +133 lb |
| 2.5 S Premium Hatchback FWD 2.5 S Premium Hatchback AWD | $29,150 $30,400 | $1,250 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +133 lb |
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