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2024 Hyundai Sonata AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

SEL AWD vs SEL FWD

AWD adds $1,500. Costs $47 more a year in fuel.

$1,784more over 6 years

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SEL FWDSEL AWDPriceFWD$27,500AWD$29,000Fuel a yearFWD$1,324AWD$1,371Total over 6 yearsFWD$35,445AWD$37,229
Blue: SEL FWD. Orange: SEL AWD.

AWD and FWD pair

2024 Hyundai Sonata AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
SEL FWD
SEL AWD
$27,500
$29,000
$1,50029 mpg
28 mpg
$1,324
$1,371
$1,7840 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked