2020 Acura MDX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD vs SH-AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
20.1years to pay back
- Hybrid: $6,500 more. Saves $323 a year.
- Break-even: 241,300 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Hybrid SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD SH-AWD | $53,000 $46,500 | 27 mpg 22 mpg | $1,422 $1,745 | $6,500 | $323 | 20.1 years | Gas, $4,561 |
| Sport Hybrid SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD SH-AWD | $59,750 $46,500 | 27 mpg 22 mpg | $1,422 $1,745 | $13,250 | $323 | 41.0 years | Gas, $11,311 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $10.72.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 40,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 321 hp | 290 hp | +31 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.8 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree