2021 Toyota Prius hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
L Eco FWD vs LE AWD-e
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$2,610less to buy
- Hybrid: $2,610 less. Saves $98 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Eco FWD LE AWD-e | $24,525 $27,135 | 56 mpg 49 mpg | $686 $784 | -$2,610 | $98 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,198 |
| LE FWD LE AWD-e | $25,735 $27,135 | 52 mpg 49 mpg | $738 $784 | -$1,400 | $45 | None needed | Hybrid, $1,671 |
| XLE FWD LE AWD-e | $28,575 $27,135 | 52 mpg 49 mpg | $738 $784 | $1,440 | $45 | 31.9 years | Gas, $1,169 |
| 20th Anniversary Edition FWD LE AWD-e | $29,875 $27,135 | 52 mpg 49 mpg | $738 $784 | $2,740 | $45 | 60.6 years | Gas, $2,469 |
| Limited FWD LE AWD-e | $32,650 $27,135 | 52 mpg 49 mpg | $738 $784 | $5,515 | $45 | 122.0 years | Gas, $5,244 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 121 hp | about the same |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft | 105 lb-ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.4 cu ft | 24.6 cu ft | +2.8 cu ft |
EV vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. 2020 Edition FWD vs LE AWD-e.
- EV: $2,740 more. Saves $274 a year.
- Break-even: 120,100 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Edition FWD LE AWD-e | $29,875 $27,135 | 25 kWh/100 mi 49 mpg | $510 $784 | $2,740 | $274 | 10.0 years | Gas, $1,098 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree