2023 Toyota Camry hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid LE FWD vs LE FWD
Yes. Pays back in 5.1 years.
5.1years to pay back
- Hybrid: $2,335 more. Saves $462 a year.
- Break-even: 60,700 miles.
- 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 LE FWD LE FWD | $28,655 $26,320 | 52 mpg 32 mpg | $738 $1,200 | $2,335 | $462 | 5.1 years | Hybrid, $434 |
| Hybrid SE FWD SE FWD | $30,190 $27,860 | 46 mpg 32 mpg | $835 $1,200 | $2,330 | $365 | 6.4 years | Gas, $139 |
| Hybrid SE Nightshade FWD SE Nightshade FWD | $31,190 $28,860 | 46 mpg 32 mpg | $835 $1,200 | $2,330 | $365 | 6.4 years | Gas, $139 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD XLE FWD | $33,545 $31,070 | 46 mpg 31 mpg | $835 $1,239 | $2,475 | $404 | 6.1 years | Gas, $51 |
| Hybrid XSE FWD XSE FWD | $34,095 $31,620 | 46 mpg 31 mpg | $835 $1,239 | $2,475 | $404 | 6.1 years | Gas, $51 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.70.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 10,100.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 208 hp | 203 hp | +5 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | -21 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,480 lb | 3,310 lb | +170 lb |
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