2020 Toyota Prius hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
L Eco FWD vs LE AWD-e
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$2,610less to buy
- Hybrid: $2,610 less. Saves $82 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Eco FWD LE AWD-e | $24,325 $26,935 | 56 mpg 50 mpg | $686 $768 | -$2,610 | $82 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,104 |
| LE FWD LE AWD-e | $25,535 $26,935 | 52 mpg 50 mpg | $738 $768 | -$1,400 | $30 | None needed | Hybrid, $1,577 |
| XLE FWD LE AWD-e | $28,375 $26,935 | 52 mpg 50 mpg | $738 $768 | $1,440 | $30 | 48.7 years | Gas, $1,263 |
| Limited FWD LE AWD-e | $32,500 $26,935 | 52 mpg 50 mpg | $738 $768 | $5,565 | $30 | 188.4 years | Gas, $5,388 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 121 hp | about the same |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft | 105 lb-ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.4 cu ft | 24.6 cu ft | +2.8 cu ft |
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