2024 Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid SEL FWD vs SEL FWD
Yes. Pays back in 0.9 years.
0.9years to pay back
- Hybrid: $500 more. Saves $533 a year.
- Break-even: 11,300 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 SEL FWD SEL FWD | $36,950 $36,450 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $500 | $533 | 0.9 years | Hybrid, $2,700 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD SEL AWD | $38,750 $38,250 | 34 mpg 23 mpg | $1,129 $1,670 | $500 | $540 | 0.9 years | Hybrid, $2,741 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD | $43,850 $43,350 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $500 | $533 | 0.9 years | Hybrid, $2,700 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $45,650 $45,150 | 34 mpg 23 mpg | $1,129 $1,670 | $500 | $540 | 0.9 years | Hybrid, $2,741 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy FWD | $47,000 $46,500 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $500 | $533 | 0.9 years | Hybrid, $2,700 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD Calligraphy AWD | $48,800 $48,300 | 34 mpg 23 mpg | $1,129 $1,670 | $500 | $540 | 0.9 years | Hybrid, $2,741 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $0.50.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 1,900.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 231 hp | 277 hp | -46 hp |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 3,500 lb | -1,500 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.6 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 79.6 cu ft | 79.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,575 lb | 4,343 lb | +232 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