2021 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Touring FWD vs Touring FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
14.9years to pay back
- Hybrid: $6,930 more. Saves $465 a year.
- Break-even: 178,700 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 Touring FWD Touring FWD | $43,605 $36,675 | 30 mpg 22 mpg | $1,280 $1,745 | $6,930 | $465 | 14.9 years | Gas, $4,137 |
| Hybrid Touring L FWD Touring L FWD | $46,015 $39,720 | 30 mpg 22 mpg | $1,280 $1,745 | $6,295 | $465 | 13.5 years | Gas, $3,502 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD | $48,985 $45,795 | 30 mpg 22 mpg | $1,280 $1,745 | $3,190 | $465 | 6.9 years | Gas, $397 |
| Hybrid Pinnacle FWD Pinnacle FWD | $54,490 $50,795 | 30 mpg 22 mpg | $1,280 $1,745 | $3,695 | $465 | 7.9 years | Gas, $902 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $7.94.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 29,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 287 hp | -27 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.3 cu ft | 32.3 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 140.5 cu ft | 140.5 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 5,010 lb | 4,521 lb | +489 lb |
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