2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LE AWD vs LE FWD
AWD adds $1,400. Costs $21 more a year in fuel.
$1,528more over 6 years
- 42 vs 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD LE AWD | $31,900 $33,300 | $1,400 | 43 mpg 42 mpg | $893 $914 | $1,528 | N/A | Same |
| SE FWD SE AWD | $34,700 $36,100 | $1,400 | 43 mpg 42 mpg | $893 $914 | $1,528 | +55 lb | Same |
| XLE FWD XLE AWD | $36,100 $37,500 | $1,400 | 43 mpg 41 mpg | $893 $937 | $1,661 | +55 lb | 8.1 in 7.5 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree