2021 Kia Sorento hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid S FWD vs S FWD
Yes. Pays back in 3.9 years.
3.9years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,700 more. Saves $439 a year.
- Break-even: 46,500 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 S FWD S FWD | $33,590 $31,890 | 37 mpg 26 mpg | $1,038 $1,477 | $1,700 | $439 | 3.9 years | Hybrid, $935 |
| Hybrid EX FWD EX FWD | $36,590 $34,990 | 37 mpg 25 mpg | $1,038 $1,536 | $1,600 | $498 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,389 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.06.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 7,700.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 191 hp | +36 hp |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.6 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 75.5 cu ft | 75.5 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,979 lb | 3,794 lb | +185 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree