2023 Toyota Corolla hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid LE FWD vs LE FWD
Yes. Pays back in 4.1 years.
4.1years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,350 more. Saves $329 a year.
- Break-even: 49,200 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 | $23,050 $21,700 | 50 mpg 35 mpg | $768 $1,097 | $1,350 | $329 | 4.1 years | Hybrid, $625 |
| Hybrid LE AWD LE FWD | $24,450 $21,700 | 48 mpg 35 mpg | $800 $1,097 | $2,750 | $297 | 9.3 years | Gas, $967 |
| Hybrid SE FWD SE FWD | $25,490 $24,140 | 47 mpg 34 mpg | $817 $1,129 | $1,350 | $312 | 4.3 years | Hybrid, $524 |
| Hybrid SE Infrared FWD LE FWD | $26,025 $21,700 | 47 mpg 35 mpg | $817 $1,097 | $4,325 | $280 | 15.4 years | Gas, $2,644 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD LE FWD | $26,850 $21,700 | 50 mpg 35 mpg | $768 $1,097 | $5,150 | $329 | 15.6 years | Gas, $3,175 |
| Hybrid SE AWD SE FWD | $26,890 $24,140 | 44 mpg 34 mpg | $873 $1,129 | $2,750 | $257 | 10.7 years | Gas, $1,210 |
| Hybrid SE Infrared AWD LE FWD | $27,425 $21,700 | 44 mpg 35 mpg | $873 $1,097 | $5,725 | $224 | 25.5 years | Gas, $4,378 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.19.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 8,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 169 hp | -31 hp |
| Torque | 156 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | +5 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.1 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 13.1 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 2,850 lb | 2,955 lb | -105 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree