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2026 Hyundai Sonata AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

SEL Sport AWD vs SEL Sport FWD

AWD adds $1,500. Costs $98 more a year in fuel.

$2,088more over 6 years

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SEL Sport FWDSEL Sport AWDPriceFWD$29,150AWD$30,650Fuel a yearFWD$1,324AWD$1,422Total over 6 yearsFWD$37,095AWD$39,183
Blue: SEL Sport FWD. Orange: SEL Sport AWD.

AWD and FWD pair

2026 Hyundai Sonata AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
SEL Sport FWD
SEL Sport AWD
$29,150
$30,650
$1,50029 mpg
27 mpg
$1,324
$1,422
$2,088+161 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked