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Is the 2022 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.

Gas version

Hybrid version

Plug-in hybrids and EVs: How often would I have to charge it?

No fuel saving012345678910yearsPrice gap$2,610Sand: $2,610 more for the Prius LE AWD-e

A year of fuel at your miles. One jug = 10 gal.

Gas version · 49 mpg · 245 gal · $784Hybrid version · 56 mpg · 214 gal · $686
Sand = the price gap. It falls as fuel savings add up. Drag the knob to change years.
2022 Toyota Prius: gas vs hybrid, numbers drawn
MeasureGas versionHybrid version
TrimLE AWD-eL Eco FWD
MSRP$27,685$25,075
Combined mpg49 mpg56 mpg
City mpg51 mpg58 mpg
Highway mpg47 mpg53 mpg
Horsepower121 hp121 hp
DriveAWDFWD
Gallons a year245214
Fuel a year$784$686

Best hybrid mpg: highest of 29 hybrids (2022).

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.

How values are checked