2026 Toyota Prius AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LE AWD vs LE FWD
AWD adds $1,400. Costs $37 more a year in fuel.
$1,625more over 6 years
- 54 vs 57 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 | $28,550 $29,950 | $1,400 | 57 mpg 54 mpg | $674 $711 | $1,625 | 0 lb |
| XLE FWD XLE AWD | $31,995 $33,395 | $1,400 | 52 mpg 49 mpg | $738 $784 | $1,671 | 0 lb |
| Nightshade FWD Nightshade AWD | $32,800 $34,200 | $1,400 | 57 mpg 54 mpg | $674 $711 | $1,625 | 0 lb |
| Limited FWD Limited AWD | $35,565 $36,965 | $1,400 | 52 mpg 49 mpg | $738 $784 | $1,671 | N/A |
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