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Originally Posted by x54.4blue
With oil prices higher than gas is it worth it?
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3.0sd (~23mpg) annual cost: $2,311.30
3.0si (~18mpg) annual cost: $2,353.33
4.8i (~14mpg) annual cost: $3,025.71
Numbers based on 12k miles per year and at current local prices:
$3.33 premium gasoline
$4.43 diesel (yes, you read that right)
Final answer, it's worth it (including the long wait) only if you care about the difference in torque and perhaps the better brakes. Fuel savings at current prices, not so much. Also don't forget the SD is expected to cost more at purchase too.