2020 Honda Accord hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid FWD vs LX FWD
Yes. Pays back in 4.5 years.
4.5years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,640 more. Saves $364 a year.
- Break-even: 54,100 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD 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 FWD LX FWD | $25,870 $24,230 | 48 mpg 33 mpg | $800 $1,164 | $1,640 | $364 | 4.5 years | Hybrid, $542 |
| Hybrid EX FWD EX FWD | $29,670 $28,030 | 48 mpg 33 mpg | $800 $1,164 | $1,640 | $364 | 4.5 years | Hybrid, $542 |
| Hybrid EX-L FWD EX-L FWD | $32,170 $30,530 | 48 mpg 33 mpg | $800 $1,164 | $1,640 | $364 | 4.5 years | Hybrid, $542 |
| Hybrid Touring FWD Touring FWD | $35,440 $36,360 | 48 mpg 26 mpg | $800 $1,477 | -$920 | $677 | None needed | Hybrid, $4,982 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.41.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 9,000.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 212 hp | 192 hp | +20 hp |
| Torque | 129 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft | -63 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,342 lb | 3,131 lb | +211 lb |
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