2021 Hyundai Sonata hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Blue FWD vs SE FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
8.2years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,800 more. Saves $462 a year.
- Break-even: 98,800 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 Blue FWD SE FWD | $27,750 $23,950 | 52 mpg 32 mpg | $738 $1,200 | $3,800 | $462 | 8.2 years | Gas, $1,031 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD SEL FWD | $29,900 $25,800 | 47 mpg 31 mpg | $817 $1,239 | $4,100 | $422 | 9.7 years | Gas, $1,570 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD | $35,300 $33,950 | 47 mpg 30 mpg | $817 $1,280 | $1,350 | $463 | 2.9 years | Hybrid, $1,428 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.39.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 16,500.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 191 hp | about the same |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | -42 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 16.0 cu ft | 16.0 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