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2026 GMC Terrain AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Elevation AWD vs Elevation FWD

AWD adds $2,000. Costs $114 more a year in fuel.

$2,683more over 6 years

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Elevation FWDElevation AWDPriceFWD$30,200AWD$32,200Fuel a yearFWD$1,422AWD$1,536Total over 6 yearsFWD$38,733AWD$41,416
Blue: Elevation FWD. Orange: Elevation AWD.

AWD and FWD pair

2026 GMC Terrain AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gainMax towingGround clearance
Elevation FWD
Elevation AWD
$30,200
$32,200
$2,00027 mpg
25 mpg
$1,422
$1,536
$2,683+152 lb800 lb
1,500 lb
5.8 in
5.8 in

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked