2024 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Hybrid Select FWD vs Touring FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
16.6years to pay back
- Plug-in: $11,410 more. Saves $687 a year.
- Break-even: 199,200 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.
Every plug-in pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Select FWD Touring FWD | $51,055 $39,645 | 30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,058 $1,745 | $11,410 | $687 | 16.6 years | Gas, $7,287 |
| Hybrid Road Tripper FWD Touring FWD | $51,055 $39,645 | 30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,058 $1,745 | $11,410 | $687 | 16.6 years | Gas, $7,287 |
| Hybrid S Appearance FWD Touring FWD | $51,055 $39,645 | 30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,058 $1,745 | $11,410 | $687 | 16.6 years | Gas, $7,287 |
| Hybrid Premium S Appearance FWD Touring FWD | $51,055 $39,645 | 30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,058 $1,745 | $11,410 | $687 | 16.6 years | Gas, $7,287 |
| Hybrid Pinnacle FWD Pinnacle FWD | $59,785 $54,235 | 30 mpg, 41 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $1,058 $1,745 | $5,550 | $687 | 8.1 years | Gas, $1,427 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.72.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 33,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 287 hp | -27 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.3 cu ft | 32.3 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 140.5 cu ft | 140.5 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 5,010 lb | 4,521 lb | +489 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