2026 Hyundai Palisade AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SE AWD vs SE FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.
$2,549more over 6 years
- 20 vs 21 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 | $39,435 $41,435 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $2,549 | N/A |
| SEL 7P FWD SEL 7P AWD | $41,940 $43,940 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $2,549 | +452 lb |
| SEL 8P FWD SEL 8P AWD | $41,940 $43,940 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $2,549 | +155 lb |
| SEL Convenience FWD SEL Convenience AWD | $43,370 $45,370 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $2,549 | N/A |
| Hybrid SEL FWD Hybrid SEL AWD | $44,160 $46,160 | $2,000 | Not established 29 mpg | Not established $1,324 | Not established | 0 lb |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD Hybrid Blue SEL 7P AWD | $44,160 $46,160 | $2,000 | 31 mpg 29 mpg | $1,239 $1,324 | $2,513 | -292 lb |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 8P FWD Hybrid Blue SEL 8P AWD | $44,160 $46,160 | $2,000 | 31 mpg 29 mpg | $1,239 $1,324 | $2,513 | +72 lb |
| SEL Premium 7P FWD SEL Premium 7P AWD | $45,300 $47,300 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $2,549 | +452 lb |
| SEL Premium 8P FWD SEL Premium 8P AWD | $45,300 $47,300 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $2,549 | +155 lb |
| Hybrid SEL Premium FWD Hybrid SEL Premium AWD | $47,520 $49,520 | $2,000 | Not established 29 mpg | Not established $1,324 | Not established | 0 lb |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $49,770 $51,770 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $2,549 | +452 lb |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Hybrid Limited AWD | $51,990 $53,990 | $2,000 | 31 mpg 29 mpg | $1,239 $1,324 | $2,513 | N/A |
| Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy AWD | $54,560 $56,560 | $2,000 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $2,549 | +452 lb |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD Hybrid Calligraphy AWD | $56,780 $58,780 | $2,000 | 31 mpg 29 mpg | $1,239 $1,324 | $2,513 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree