2024 Ford Escape AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
AWD vs FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Fuel cost not established.
$1,500price step
- AWD rating not established.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD AWD | $28,000 $29,500 | $1,500 | 30 mpg Not established | $1,280 Not established | Not established | +283 lb |
| Active FWD Active AWD | $29,495 $31,665 | $2,170 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,719 | +128 lb |
| ST-Line FWD ST-Line AWD | $30,490 $32,660 | $2,170 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,719 | +128 lb |
| Platinum FWD Platinum AWD | $37,115 $38,615 | $1,500 | 39 mpg 39 mpg | $985 $985 | $1,500 | 0 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree