2026 Toyota Grand Highlander AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LE AWD vs LE FWD
AWD adds $1,600. Costs $70 more a year in fuel.
$2,017more over 6 years
- 23 vs 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD LE AWD | $42,260 $43,860 | $1,600 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,017 | 0 lb |
| XLE FWD XLE AWD | $45,030 $46,630 | $1,600 | 24 mpg 23 mpg | $1,600 $1,670 | $2,017 | 0 lb |
| Hybrid XLE FWD Hybrid XLE AWD | $46,780 $48,380 | $1,600 | 36 mpg 34 mpg | $1,067 $1,129 | $1,977 | +100 lb |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $49,760 $51,360 | $1,600 | 24 mpg 22 mpg | $1,600 $1,745 | $2,473 | 0 lb |
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