2021 Toyota Camry hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid LE FWD vs LE FWD
Yes. Pays back in 4.8 years.
4.8years to pay back
- Hybrid: $2,225 more. Saves $462 a year.
- Break-even: 57,800 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 LE FWD LE FWD | $27,270 $25,045 | 52 mpg 32 mpg | $738 $1,200 | $2,225 | $462 | 4.8 years | Hybrid, $544 |
| Hybrid SE FWD SE FWD | $28,785 $26,560 | 46 mpg 32 mpg | $835 $1,200 | $2,225 | $365 | 6.1 years | Gas, $34 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD XLE FWD | $32,170 $29,945 | 46 mpg 31 mpg | $835 $1,239 | $2,225 | $404 | 5.5 years | Hybrid, $199 |
| Hybrid XSE FWD XSE FWD | $32,720 $30,495 | 46 mpg 31 mpg | $835 $1,239 | $2,225 | $404 | 5.5 years | Hybrid, $199 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.57.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 9,600.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 208 hp | 203 hp | +5 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | -21 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,480 lb | 3,310 lb | +170 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