2025 Honda CR-V AWD vs 2WD: is AWD worth it?

LX AWD vs LX 2WD

AWD adds $1,500. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.

$2,049more over 6 years

Blue: LX 2WD. Orange: LX AWD.

Every AWD and 2WD pair

2025 Honda CR-V AWD vs 2WD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain	Ground clearance
LX 2WD LX AWD	$30,100 $31,600	$1,500	30 mpg 28 mpg	$1,280 $1,371	$2,049	+119 lb	7.8 in 8.2 in
EX 2WD EX AWD	$32,350 $33,850	$1,500	30 mpg 28 mpg	$1,280 $1,371	$2,049	+119 lb	7.8 in 8.2 in
Hybrid Sport FWD Hybrid Sport AWD	$34,650 $36,150	$1,500	40 mpg 37 mpg	$960 $1,038	$1,967	N/A	7.8 in 8.2 in
EX-L 2WD EX-L AWD	$35,000 $36,500	$1,500	30 mpg 28 mpg	$1,280 $1,371	$2,049	+110 lb	7.8 in 8.2 in
Hybrid Sport-L FWD Hybrid Sport-L AWD	$37,650 $39,150	$1,500	40 mpg 37 mpg	$960 $1,038	$1,967	N/A	7.8 in 8.2 in

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.