2020 Acura RLX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD AWD vs FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
23.5years to pay back
- Hybrid: $7,000 more. Saves $298 a year.
- Break-even: 281,700 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 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 AWD FWD | $61,900 $54,900 | 28 mpg 23 mpg | $1,371 $1,670 | $7,000 | $298 | 23.5 years | Gas, $5,211 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $12.52.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 47,000.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 377 hp | 310 hp | +67 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | -2.9 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 12.0 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | -2.9 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree