2023 Toyota Highlander AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
L AWD vs L FWD
AWD adds $1,600. Costs $64 more a year in fuel.
$1,984more over 6 years
- 24 vs 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD L AWD | $36,620 $38,220 | $1,600 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,984 | +177 lb |
| LE FWD LE AWD | $39,020 $40,620 | $1,600 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,984 | +177 lb |
| Hybrid LE FWD Hybrid LE AWD | $40,620 $42,220 | $1,600 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $1,783 | N/A |
| XLE FWD XLE AWD | $42,020 $43,620 | $1,600 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,984 | +177 lb |
| XSE FWD XSE AWD | $43,615 $45,565 | $1,950 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,334 | +199 lb |
| Hybrid XLE FWD Hybrid XLE AWD | $43,620 $45,220 | $1,600 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $1,783 | N/A |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $46,275 $48,225 | $1,950 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,334 | N/A |
| Hybrid XLE Bronze FWD Hybrid XLE Bronze AWD | $46,380 $47,980 | $1,600 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $1,783 | N/A |
| Hybrid Bronze Edition FWD Hybrid Bronze Edition AWD | $46,380 $47,980 | $1,600 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $1,783 | N/A |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Hybrid Limited AWD | $47,875 $49,825 | $1,950 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $2,133 | N/A |
| Platinum FWD Platinum AWD | $49,475 $51,425 | $1,950 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,334 | N/A |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD Hybrid Platinum AWD | $51,075 $53,025 | $1,950 | 36 mpg 35 mpg | $1,067 $1,097 | $2,133 | 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