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2026 Buick Enclave AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Preferred AWD vs Preferred FWD

Same price. Costs $83 more a year in fuel.

$499more over 6 years

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Preferred FWDPreferred AWDPriceFWD$46,400AWD$46,400Fuel a yearFWD$1,745AWD$1,829Total over 6 yearsFWD$56,873AWD$57,371
Blue: Preferred FWD. Orange: Preferred AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2026 Buick Enclave AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainGround clearance
Preferred FWD
Preferred AWD
$46,400
$46,400
$022 mpg
21 mpg
$1,745
$1,829
$4990 lb6.8 in
6.8 in
Sport Touring FWD
Sport Touring AWD
$49,900
$49,900
$022 mpg
21 mpg
$1,745
$1,829
$4990 lb6.8 in
6.8 in
Avenir FWD
Avenir AWD
$60,000
$60,000
$022 mpg
21 mpg
$1,745
$1,829
$4990 lb7.3 in
7.3 in

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked