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2026 Kia K5 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

GT-Line AWD vs GT-Line FWD

AWD adds $1,600. Costs $98 more a year in fuel.

$2,188more over 6 years

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GT-Line FWDGT-Line AWDPriceFWD$28,490AWD$30,090Fuel a yearFWD$1,324AWD$1,422Total over 6 yearsFWD$36,435AWD$38,623
Blue: GT-Line FWD. Orange: GT-Line AWD.

AWD and FWD pair

2026 Kia K5 AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
GT-Line FWD
GT-Line AWD
$28,490
$30,090
$1,60029 mpg
27 mpg
$1,324
$1,422
$2,188+172 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked