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2025 Ford Escape AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Active AWD vs Active FWD

AWD adds $1,400. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.

$1,949more over 6 years

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Active FWDActive AWDPriceFWD$29,515AWD$30,915Fuel a yearFWD$1,280AWD$1,371Total over 6 yearsFWD$37,195AWD$39,144
Blue: Active FWD. Orange: Active AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2025 Ford Escape AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Active FWD
Active AWD
$29,515
$30,915
$1,40030 mpg
28 mpg
$1,280
$1,371
$1,949+168 lb
ST-Line FWD
ST-Line AWD
$30,360
$31,760
$1,40030 mpg
28 mpg
$1,280
$1,371
$1,949+168 lb
Platinum FWD
Platinum AWD
$35,615
$35,910
$29539 mpg
39 mpg
$985
$985
$2950 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked