Winter Car Buyer’s Guide: AWD Without an SUV or Truck

Ford
It's somewhat of a mystery why we don't hear more about Ford's all-wheel-drive sedan offerings, given that the Fusion, with the option to drive all four wheels, is rather unique in the mid-size sedan segment. AWD is offered on the Fusion, along with the Taurus full-size sedan, starting on the SEL trim level. Ford's 365-horsepower Taurus SHO, however, comes standard with AWD. Fusion
Base price: $28,990
AWD cost: $1850
City/hwy mpg: 18/26
AWD penalty: 2 mpg city and hwy Taurus
Base price: $30,045
AWD cost: $1850
City/hwy mpg: 17/25
AWD penalty: 1 mpg city/3 mpg hwy