2020 Kia Optima hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid EX FWD vs EX FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
6.5years to pay back
- Hybrid: $2,120 more. Saves $324 a year.
- Break-even: 78,400 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 EX FWD EX FWD | $29,310 $27,190 | 42 mpg 31 mpg | $914 $1,239 | $2,120 | $324 | 6.5 years | Gas, $173 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $3.49.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 13,100.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 178 hp | +14 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.4 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | -2.5 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 13.4 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | -2.5 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,496 lb | 3,285 lb | +211 lb |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD vs EX FWD.
- Plug-in: $8,900 more. Saves $434 a year.
- Break-even: 246,200 miles.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD EX FWD | $36,090 $27,190 | 41 mpg, 33 kWh/100 mi 31 mpg | $805 $1,239 | $8,900 | $434 | 20.5 years | Gas, $6,297 |
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