2027 GMC Terrain AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
Terrain Elevation AWD vs 2WD
+$2,000, -1 mpg
- Over 6 years
- $2,482 more
- 12,000 miles a year
- Ground clearance
- 5.8 in
- Same on both
- Rating
- AWD 25 mpg
- FWD 26 mpg
Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026).
AWD and FWD pair
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone source
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD Elevation AWD | $30,700 $32,700 | $2,000 | 26 mpg 25 mpg | $2,008 $2,088 | $2,482 |
What this cannot tell you
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