2023 Honda CR-V hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Sport FWD w/o BSI vs LX 2WD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
12.5years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,990 more. Saves $320 a year.
- Break-even: 149,600 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 2WD | $32,400 $28,410 | 40 mpg 30 mpg | $960 $1,280 | $3,990 | $320 | 12.5 years | Gas, $2,070 |
| Hybrid Sport FWD LX 2WD | $32,950 $28,410 | 40 mpg 30 mpg | $960 $1,280 | $4,540 | $320 | 14.2 years | Gas, $2,620 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD w/o BSI LX AWD | $33,900 $29,910 | 37 mpg 29 mpg | $1,038 $1,324 | $3,990 | $286 | 13.9 years | Gas, $2,272 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD LX AWD | $34,450 $29,910 | 37 mpg 29 mpg | $1,038 $1,324 | $4,540 | $286 | 15.9 years | Gas, $2,822 |
| Hybrid Sport Touring AWD LX AWD | $39,100 $29,910 | 37 mpg 29 mpg | $1,038 $1,324 | $9,190 | $286 | 32.1 years | Gas, $7,472 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.65.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 24,900.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 190 hp | +14 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | -41 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,000 lb | 1,500 lb | -500 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 39.3 cu ft | 39.3 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 76.5 cu ft | 76.5 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