2020 Ford Explorer hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD vs AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
43.8years to pay back
- Hybrid: $5,850 more. Saves $134 a year.
- Break-even: 525,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD AWD | $40,615 $34,765 | 25 mpg 23 mpg | $1,536 $1,670 | $5,850 | $134 | 43.8 years | Gas, $5,049 |
| Hybrid Limited RWD Limited RWD | $52,530 $48,380 | 28 mpg 24 mpg | $1,371 $1,600 | $4,150 | $229 | 18.2 years | Gas, $2,779 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited 4WD | $54,725 $50,380 | 25 mpg 23 mpg | $1,536 $1,670 | $4,345 | $134 | 32.5 years | Gas, $3,544 |
| Limited HEV 4WD AWD | $55,050 $34,765 | 25 mpg 23 mpg | $1,536 $1,670 | $20,285 | $134 | 151.9 years | Gas, $19,484 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 87,600.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 318 hp | 300 hp | +18 hp |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,300 lb | -300 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 47.9 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | +29.7 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree