2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LS AWD vs LS FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $142 more a year in fuel.
$2,853more over 6 years
- 27 vs 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS FWD LS AWD | $23,600 $25,600 | $2,000 | 30 mpg 27 mpg | $1,280 $1,422 | $2,853 | +223 lb |
| LT FWD LT AWD | $24,800 $26,800 | $2,000 | 30 mpg 27 mpg | $1,280 $1,422 | $2,853 | +223 lb |
| RS FWD RS AWD | $28,200 $29,800 | $1,600 | 31 mpg 27 mpg | $1,239 $1,422 | $2,701 | +157 lb |
| ACTIV FWD ACTIV AWD | $28,200 $29,800 | $1,600 | 31 mpg 27 mpg | $1,239 $1,422 | $2,701 | +157 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree