2022 Toyota Prius hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
L Eco FWD vs Nightshade FWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$4,470less to buy
- Hybrid: $4,470 less. Saves $53 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD 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 Nightshade FWD | $25,075 $29,545 | 56 mpg 52 mpg | $686 $738 | -$4,470 | $53 | None needed | Hybrid, $4,787 |
| LE FWD Nightshade FWD | $26,285 $29,545 | 52 mpg 52 mpg | $738 $738 | -$3,260 | $0 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,260 |
| XLE FWD Nightshade FWD | $29,295 $29,545 | 52 mpg 52 mpg | $738 $738 | -$250 | $0 | None needed | Hybrid, $250 |
| Nightshade Edition FWD Nightshade FWD | $29,445 $29,545 | 52 mpg 52 mpg | $738 $738 | -$100 | $0 | None needed | Hybrid, $100 |
| Limited FWD Nightshade FWD | $33,370 $29,545 | 52 mpg 52 mpg | $738 $738 | $3,825 | $0 | Never | Gas, $3,825 |
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 | 27.4 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,010 lb | 3,075 lb | -65 lb |
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