2024 Toyota Corolla hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid LE FWD vs LE FWD
Yes. Pays back in 4.5 years.
4.5years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,490 more. Saves $329 a year.
- Break-even: 54,300 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 LE FWD LE FWD | $23,500 $22,010 | 50 mpg 35 mpg | $768 $1,097 | $1,490 | $329 | 4.5 years | Hybrid, $485 |
| Hybrid LE AWD LE FWD | $24,900 $22,010 | 48 mpg 35 mpg | $800 $1,097 | $2,890 | $297 | 9.7 years | Gas, $1,107 |
| Hybrid SE FWD SE FWD | $25,940 $24,450 | 47 mpg 34 mpg | $817 $1,129 | $1,490 | $312 | 4.8 years | Hybrid, $384 |
| Hybrid Nightshade Edition FWD LE FWD | $26,940 $22,010 | 47 mpg 35 mpg | $817 $1,097 | $4,930 | $280 | 17.6 years | Gas, $3,249 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD LE FWD | $27,250 $22,010 | 50 mpg 35 mpg | $768 $1,097 | $5,240 | $329 | 15.9 years | Gas, $3,265 |
| Hybrid SE AWD SE FWD | $27,340 $24,450 | 44 mpg 34 mpg | $873 $1,129 | $2,890 | $257 | 11.3 years | Gas, $1,350 |
| Hybrid Nightshade Edition AWD LE FWD | $28,340 $22,010 | 44 mpg 35 mpg | $873 $1,097 | $6,330 | $224 | 28.2 years | Gas, $4,983 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.41.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 9,100.
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree