Well, here's how I see it. If theres a foot of snow I don't see how you'll be getting around in any type of Lexus. If you live in the suburbs where the snow plows don't come around often then go with the AWD, it is far more superior in the snow. But also you should think about RWD with snow tires because how often does it snow hard enough that you cant drive. I guess I'd get the RWD and play around with it over the AWD, but it's too late. I do live in New England though