2021 Toyota RAV4 hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid LE AWD vs LE AWD
Yes. Pays back in 3.6 years.
3.6years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,150 more. Saves $320 a year.
- Break-even: 43,100 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 AWD LE AWD | $28,900 $27,750 | 40 mpg 30 mpg | $960 $1,280 | $1,150 | $320 | 3.6 years | Hybrid, $770 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD XLE AWD | $30,195 $29,045 | 40 mpg 29 mpg | $960 $1,324 | $1,150 | $364 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,035 |
| Hybrid XLE Premium AWD XLE Premium AWD | $32,900 $31,750 | 40 mpg 29 mpg | $960 $1,324 | $1,150 | $364 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,035 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD LE AWD | $34,850 $27,750 | 40 mpg 30 mpg | $960 $1,280 | $7,100 | $320 | 22.2 years | Gas, $5,180 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $37,430 $36,280 | 40 mpg 28 mpg | $960 $1,371 | $1,150 | $411 | 2.8 years | Hybrid, $1,319 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $1.92.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 7,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 219 hp | 203 hp | +16 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | -21 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,750 lb | 1,500 lb | +250 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 37.6 cu ft | 37.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 69.8 cu ft | 69.8 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | 3,490 lb | +200 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