2025 Toyota Highlander AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LE AWD vs LE FWD
AWD adds $1,600. Costs $64 more a year in fuel.
$1,984more over 6 years
- 24 vs 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD LE AWD | $40,320 $41,920 | $1,600 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,984 | +177 lb |
| XLE FWD XLE AWD | $43,470 $45,070 | $1,600 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,984 | +177 lb |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $47,575 $49,525 | $1,950 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $2,334 | 0 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree