Is the 2020 Toyota Prius hybrid worth it?
Years to pay back
Never
- Prius LE AWD-e: $2,610 more.
- It uses no less fuel. It never pays back on fuel.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Plug-in hybrids and EVs: How often would I have to charge it?
A year of fuel at your miles. One jug = 10 gal.
| Measure | Gas version | Hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LE AWD-e | L Eco FWD |
| MSRP | $26,935 | $24,325 |
| Combined mpg | 50 mpg | 56 mpg |
| City mpg | 52 mpg | 58 mpg |
| Highway mpg | 48 mpg | 53 mpg |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 121 hp |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gallons a year | 240 | 214 |
| Fuel a year | $768 | $686 |
Best hybrid mpg: highest of 32 hybrids (2020).
What this cannot tell you
List prices and EPA combined mpg only. Your costs will differ.
Loans, insurance, upkeep, resale and incentives are left out.
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