2026 Nissan Altima AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
SV AWD vs SV FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Costs $91 more a year in fuel.
$2,049more over 6 years
- 28 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 | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV FWD SV AWD | $27,580 $29,080 | $1,500 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,049 | 0 lb | N/A |
| SR FWD SR AWD | $28,980 $30,480 | $1,500 | 30 mpg 28 mpg | $1,280 $1,371 | $2,049 | 0 lb | 5.1 in 5.4 in |
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