2025 Hyundai Palisade AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $83 more a year in fuel.
$2,499more over 6 years
- 21 vs 22 mpg.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD SE AWD | $37,200 $39,200 | $2,000 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,499 | +130 lb |
| SEL FWD SEL AWD | $39,950 $41,950 | $2,000 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,499 | 0 lb |
| XRT FWD XRT AWD | $43,050 $45,050 | $2,000 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,499 | N/A |
| SEL Premium 8P FWD SEL Premium 8P AWD | $44,500 $46,550 | $2,050 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,549 | N/A |
| SEL Premium FWD SEL Premium AWD | $44,550 $46,550 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 21 mpg | $1,829 $1,829 | $2,000 | 0 lb |
| SEL Premium 7P FWD SEL Premium 7P AWD | $44,550 $46,550 | $2,000 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,499 | N/A |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $48,600 $50,600 | $2,000 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,499 | 0 lb |
| Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy AWD | $51,000 $53,000 | $2,000 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $1,745 $1,829 | $2,499 | 0 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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