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2022 Toyota Corolla hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?

Hybrid LE FWD vs LE FWD

No. Does not pay back in 6 years.

7.7years to pay back

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$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,000$5,00012345678Year 8910Your 6 yearsPrice gap $3,275
Bars: total energy saving after each year. Dashed line: the $3,275 price gap. Orange bar: the saving passes the gap.

Every hybrid pair

2022 Toyota Corolla hybrid vs gas: every pair
PairMSRPRatingEnergy a yearPrice gapSaves a yearPaybackAhead after 6 years
Hybrid LE FWD
LE FWD
$24,050
$20,775
52 mpg
33 mpg
$738
$1,164
$3,275$4257.7 yearsGas, $724
Hybrid LE CVT FWD
LE CVT FWD
$24,050
$20,875
52 mpg
33 mpg
$738
$1,164
$3,175$4257.5 yearsGas, $624

What changes the answer

  • Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.11.
  • Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 15,400.

What you give up

Hybrid LE FWD vs LE FWD: other differences
MeasureHybridGasChange
Horsepower121 hp139 hp-18 hp
Torque105 lb-ft126 lb-ft-21 lb-ft
Curb weight2,850 lb2,955 lb-105 lb

What this cannot tell you

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked