2023 Toyota RAV4 hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?

Hybrid LE AWD vs LE AWD

Yes. Pays back in 4.8 years.

4.8years to pay back

Bars: total energy saving after each year. Dashed line: the $1,550 price gap. Orange bar: the saving passes the gap.

Every hybrid pair

2023 Toyota RAV4 hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
Hybrid LE AWD LE AWD	$31,225 $29,675	40 mpg 30 mpg	$960 $1,280	$1,550	$320	4.8 years	Hybrid, $370
Hybrid XLE AWD XLE AWD	$32,735 $31,185	40 mpg 29 mpg	$960 $1,324	$1,550	$364	4.3 years	Hybrid, $635
Hybrid SE AWD LE AWD	$33,920 $29,675	40 mpg 30 mpg	$960 $1,280	$4,245	$320	13.3 years	Gas, $2,325
Hybrid Woodland AWD LE AWD	$34,025 $29,675	37 mpg 30 mpg	$1,038 $1,280	$4,350	$242	18.0 years	Gas, $2,897
Hybrid Woodland Edition AWD LE AWD	$34,025 $29,675	37 mpg 30 mpg	$1,038 $1,280	$4,350	$242	18.0 years	Gas, $2,897
Hybrid XLE Premium AWD XLE Premium AWD	$35,625 $34,075	40 mpg 29 mpg	$960 $1,324	$1,550	$364	4.3 years	Hybrid, $635
Hybrid XSE AWD LE AWD	$36,885 $29,675	40 mpg 30 mpg	$960 $1,280	$7,210	$320	22.5 years	Gas, $5,290
Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD	$39,530 $37,980	40 mpg 28 mpg	$960 $1,371	$1,550	$411	3.8 years	Hybrid, $919

Hybrid LE AWD vs LE AWD: other differences
Measure	Hybrid	Gas	Change
Horsepower	219 hp	203 hp	+16 hp
Torque	163 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	-21 lb-ft
Max towing	1,750 lb	1,500 lb	+250 lb
Cargo, seats up	37.5 cu ft	37.6 cu ft	about the same
Cargo, seats down	69.8 cu ft	69.8 cu ft	about the same
Curb weight	3,710 lb	3,510 lb	+200 lb

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.