2021 Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Blue AWD vs SE AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
10.5years to pay back
- Hybrid: $4,950 more. Saves $471 a year.
- Break-even: 126,200 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD 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 Blue AWD SE AWD | $33,650 $28,700 | 34 mpg 24 mpg | $1,129 $1,600 | $4,950 | $471 | 10.5 years | Gas, $2,126 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium AWD SE AWD | $37,600 $28,700 | 32 mpg 24 mpg | $1,200 $1,600 | $8,900 | $400 | 22.3 years | Gas, $6,500 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $39,950 $40,450 | 32 mpg 24 mpg | $1,200 $1,600 | -$500 | $400 | None needed | Hybrid, $2,900 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.61.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 21,000.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 226 hp | 191 hp | +35 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | +14 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 36.4 cu ft | 36.4 cu ft | about the same |
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