2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid XLE FWD vs XLE FWD
Yes. Pays back in 3.2 years.
3.2years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,700 more. Saves $533 a year.
- Break-even: 38,300 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 XLE FWD XLE FWD | $45,020 $43,320 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $1,700 | $533 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,500 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD XLE AWD | $46,620 $44,920 | 34 mpg 23 mpg | $1,129 $1,670 | $1,700 | $540 | 3.1 years | Hybrid, $1,541 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $51,410 $49,710 | 34 mpg 22 mpg | $1,129 $1,745 | $1,700 | $616 | 2.8 years | Hybrid, $1,996 |
| Hybrid MAX Limited AWD XLE AWD | $54,390 $44,920 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $9,470 | $247 | 38.3 years | Gas, $7,986 |
| Hybrid MAX Platinum AWD XLE AWD | $58,475 $44,920 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $13,555 | $247 | 54.8 years | Gas, $12,071 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $1.70.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 6,400.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 245 hp | 265 hp | -20 hp |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | -135 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 5,000 lb | -1,500 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 20.6 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 97.5 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,575 lb | 4,455 lb | +120 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree