2020 Lincoln MKZ hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid FWD vs FWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$663less a year to run
- Hybrid: same price. Saves $663 a year.
- 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 FWD | $36,750 $36,750 | 41 mpg 24 mpg | $937 $1,600 | $0 | $663 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,980 |
| Hybrid Standard FWD Standard FWD | $36,750 $36,750 | 41 mpg 24 mpg | $937 $1,600 | $0 | $663 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,980 |
| Hybrid Reserve FWD Reserve FWD | $42,500 $42,500 | 41 mpg 24 mpg | $937 $1,600 | $0 | $663 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,980 |
| Hybrid Reserve I FWD FWD | $42,500 $36,750 | 41 mpg 24 mpg | $937 $1,600 | $5,750 | $663 | 8.7 years | Gas, $1,770 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 245 hp | -57 hp |
| Torque | 129 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft | -146 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 11.1 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | -4.3 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,871 lb | 3,739 lb | +132 lb |
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