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2025 Cadillac XT5 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Luxury AWD vs Luxury FWD

AWD adds $2,000. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.

$2,417more over 6 years

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Luxury FWDLuxury AWDPriceFWD$44,295AWD$46,295Fuel a yearFWD$1,600AWD$1,670Total over 6 yearsFWD$53,895AWD$56,312
Blue: Luxury FWD. Orange: Luxury AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2025 Cadillac XT5 AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Luxury FWD
Luxury AWD
$44,295
$46,295
$2,00024 mpg
23 mpg
$1,600
$1,670
$2,417N/A
Premium Luxury FWD
Premium Luxury AWD
$50,595
$52,595
$2,00024 mpg
23 mpg
$1,600
$1,670
$2,417+209 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked