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2027 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

LYRIQ Luxury AWD vs 2WD

$0, -3 MPGe

Over 6 years
$138 more
12,000 miles a year
Ground clearance
7.0 in
Same on both
Rating
AWD 89 MPGe
RWD 36.8 kWh/100 mi

Energy use estimated from MPGe. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Electricity 18.19 cents a kWh.

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Luxury RWDLuxury AWDPriceRWD$59,400AWD$59,400Electricity a yearRWD$804AWD$827Total over 6 yearsRWD$64,222AWD$64,360
Blue: Luxury RWD. Orange: Luxury AWD.

Every AWD and RWD pair

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2027 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Luxury RWD
Luxury AWD
$59,400
$59,400
$036.8 kWh/100 mi
89 MPGe
$804
$827 (estimated from MPGe)
$138+226 lb
Sport RWD
Sport AWD
$59,900
$59,900
$036.8 kWh/100 mi
89 MPGe
$804
$827 (estimated from MPGe)
$138+226 lb
Premium Luxury RWD
Premium Luxury AWD
$63,400
$63,400
$036.8 kWh/100 mi
89 MPGe
$804
$827 (estimated from MPGe)
$138+226 lb
Premium Sport RWD
Premium Sport AWD
$63,900
$63,900
$036.8 kWh/100 mi
89 MPGe
$804
$827 (estimated from MPGe)
$138+226 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked