2021 Honda Accord hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid FWD vs LX FWD
Yes. Pays back in 4.4 years.
4.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,600 more. Saves $364 a year.
- Break-even: 52,800 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid FWD LX FWD | $26,570 $24,970 | 48 mpg 33 mpg | $800 $1,164 | $1,600 | $364 | 4.4 years | Hybrid, $582 |
| Hybrid EX FWD LX FWD | $30,520 $24,970 | 48 mpg 33 mpg | $800 $1,164 | $5,550 | $364 | 15.3 years | Gas, $3,368 |
| Hybrid EX-L FWD EX-L FWD | $32,890 $31,290 | 48 mpg 33 mpg | $800 $1,164 | $1,600 | $364 | 4.4 years | Hybrid, $582 |
| Hybrid Touring FWD Touring FWD | $36,440 $36,900 | 43 mpg 26 mpg | $893 $1,477 | -$460 | $584 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,963 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.35.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 8,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 212 hp | 192 hp | +20 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,326 lb | 3,150 lb | +176 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