2023 Honda Accord hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Sport FWD w/o BSI vs LX FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
12.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $4,050 more. Saves $327 a year.
- Break-even: 148,500 miles.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Sport FWD w/o BSI LX FWD | $31,345 $27,295 | 44 mpg 32 mpg | $873 $1,200 | $4,050 | $327 | 12.4 years | Gas, $2,086 |
| Hybrid Sport FWD LX FWD | $31,895 $27,295 | 44 mpg 32 mpg | $873 $1,200 | $4,600 | $327 | 14.1 years | Gas, $2,636 |
| Hybrid EX-L FWD w/o BSI LX FWD | $32,990 $27,295 | 48 mpg 32 mpg | $800 $1,200 | $5,695 | $400 | 14.2 years | Gas, $3,295 |
| Hybrid Sport-L FWD w/o BSI LX FWD | $33,325 $27,295 | 44 mpg 32 mpg | $873 $1,200 | $6,030 | $327 | 18.4 years | Gas, $4,066 |
| Hybrid EX-L FWD LX FWD | $33,540 $27,295 | 48 mpg 32 mpg | $800 $1,200 | $6,245 | $400 | 15.6 years | Gas, $3,845 |
| Hybrid Sport-L FWD LX FWD | $33,875 $27,295 | 44 mpg 32 mpg | $873 $1,200 | $6,580 | $327 | 20.1 years | Gas, $4,616 |
| Hybrid Touring Sedan w/o BSI FWD LX FWD | $37,340 $27,295 | 44 mpg 32 mpg | $873 $1,200 | $10,045 | $327 | 30.7 years | Gas, $8,081 |
| Hybrid Touring FWD LX FWD | $37,890 $27,295 | 44 mpg 32 mpg | $873 $1,200 | $10,595 | $327 | 32.4 years | Gas, $8,631 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.60.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 24,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 192 hp | +12 hp |
| Torque | 134 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft | -58 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,477 lb | 3,239 lb | +238 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