2021 Toyota Avalon hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid XLE FWD vs XLE FWD
Yes. Pays back in 1.6 years.
1.6years to pay back
- Hybrid: $975 more. Saves $604 a year.
- Break-even: 19,400 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 XLE FWD XLE FWD | $37,100 $36,125 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $975 | $604 | 1.6 years | Hybrid, $2,650 |
| Hybrid XSE FWD XLE FWD | $39,600 $36,125 | 43 mpg 26 mpg | $893 $1,477 | $3,475 | $584 | 6.0 years | Hybrid, $28 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD | $43,400 $42,425 | 43 mpg 25 mpg | $893 $1,536 | $975 | $643 | 1.5 years | Hybrid, $2,883 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $0.86.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 3,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 301 hp | -86 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | -104 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.1 cu ft | 16.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 16.1 cu ft | 16.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,610 lb | 3,570 lb | 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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