2023 Ford Explorer hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Limited HEV 4WD vs AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
121.6years to pay back
- Hybrid: $16,245 more. Saves $134 a year.
- Break-even: 1,459,500 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited HEV 4WD AWD | $55,005 $38,760 | 25 mpg 23 mpg | $1,536 $1,670 | $16,245 | $134 | 121.6 years | Gas, $15,444 |
| Platinum HEV 4WD AWD | $57,470 $38,760 | 23 mpg 23 mpg | $1,670 $1,670 | $18,710 | $0 | Never | Gas, $18,710 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 243,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 318 hp | 300 hp | +18 hp |
| Torque | 322 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | +12 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,300 lb | -300 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 47.9 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | +29.7 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree