2020 Ford Fusion hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
SE Hybrid FWD vs SE FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
6.9years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,500 more. Saves $508 a year.
- Break-even: 82,700 miles.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE Hybrid FWD SE FWD | $28,000 $24,500 | 42 mpg 27 mpg | $914 $1,422 | $3,500 | $508 | 6.9 years | Gas, $452 |
| SEL Hybrid FWD SEL FWD | $31,630 $28,690 | 42 mpg 27 mpg | $914 $1,422 | $2,940 | $508 | 5.8 years | Hybrid, $108 |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD Titanium FWD | $34,595 $34,450 | 42 mpg 25 mpg | $914 $1,536 | $145 | $622 | 0.2 years | Hybrid, $3,585 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $3.68.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 13,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 181 hp | +7 hp |
| Torque | 129 lb-ft | 185 lb-ft | -56 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | -4.0 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 12.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | -4.0 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,695 lb | 3,470 lb | +225 lb |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
Not established. Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD vs Titanium FWD.
- Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD: no electric rating.
- Set plug-in miles on electricity to 0% to compare on gas.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD Titanium FWD | $37,000 $34,450 | 42 mpg 25 mpg | Not established $1,536 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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