2024 Toyota RAV4 hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?

Hybrid LE AWD vs LE AWD

Yes. Pays back in 5.6 years.

5.6years to pay back

Bars: total energy saving after each year. Dashed line: the $1,650 price gap. Orange bar: the saving passes the gap.

Every hybrid pair

2024 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	$31,725 $30,075	39 mpg 30 mpg	$985 $1,280	$1,650	$295	5.6 years	Hybrid, $122
Hybrid XLE AWD XLE AWD	$33,235 $31,585	39 mpg 29 mpg	$985 $1,324	$1,650	$340	4.9 years	Hybrid, $387
Hybrid SE AWD LE AWD	$34,420 $30,075	39 mpg 30 mpg	$985 $1,280	$4,345	$295	14.7 years	Gas, $2,573
Hybrid Woodland AWD LE AWD	$34,945 $30,075	37 mpg 30 mpg	$1,038 $1,280	$4,870	$242	20.1 years	Gas, $3,417
Hybrid Woodland Edition AWD LE AWD	$34,945 $30,075	37 mpg 30 mpg	$1,038 $1,280	$4,870	$242	20.1 years	Gas, $3,417
Hybrid XLE Premium AWD XLE Premium AWD	$36,125 $34,475	39 mpg 29 mpg	$985 $1,324	$1,650	$340	4.9 years	Hybrid, $387
Hybrid XSE AWD LE AWD	$37,385 $30,075	39 mpg 30 mpg	$985 $1,280	$7,310	$295	24.7 years	Gas, $5,538
Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD	$40,030 $38,380	39 mpg 28 mpg	$985 $1,371	$1,650	$387	4.3 years	Hybrid, $671

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	3,690 lb	3,490 lb	+200 lb

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.