2020 Honda CR-V hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid LX AWD vs LX AWD
Yes. Pays back in 3.8 years.
3.8years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,200 more. Saves $314 a year.
- Break-even: 45,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid LX AWD LX AWD | $27,850 $26,650 | 38 mpg 29 mpg | $1,011 $1,324 | $1,200 | $314 | 3.8 years | Hybrid, $682 |
| Hybrid EX AWD EX AWD | $30,360 $29,160 | 38 mpg 29 mpg | $1,011 $1,324 | $1,200 | $314 | 3.8 years | Hybrid, $682 |
| Hybrid EX-L AWD EX-L AWD | $32,850 $31,650 | 38 mpg 29 mpg | $1,011 $1,324 | $1,200 | $314 | 3.8 years | Hybrid, $682 |
| Hybrid Touring AWD Touring AWD | $36,050 $34,850 | 38 mpg 29 mpg | $1,011 $1,324 | $1,200 | $314 | 3.8 years | Hybrid, $682 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.04.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 7,700.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 212 hp | 190 hp | +22 hp |
| Torque | 129 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | -50 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 33.2 cu ft | 39.2 cu ft | -6.0 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 68.7 cu ft | 75.8 cu ft | -7.1 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree