2025 Honda Accord hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Sport FWD vs LX FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
16.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $5,360 more. Saves $327 a year.
- Break-even: 196,500 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
- 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 Sport FWD LX FWD | $33,655 $28,295 | 44 mpg 32 mpg | $873 $1,200 | $5,360 | $327 | 16.4 years | Gas, $3,396 |
| Hybrid EX-L FWD LX FWD | $34,940 $28,295 | 48 mpg 32 mpg | $800 $1,200 | $6,645 | $400 | 16.6 years | Gas, $4,245 |
| Hybrid Sport-L FWD LX FWD | $35,375 $28,295 | 44 mpg 32 mpg | $873 $1,200 | $7,080 | $327 | 21.6 years | Gas, $5,116 |
| Hybrid Touring FWD LX FWD | $39,300 $28,295 | 44 mpg 32 mpg | $873 $1,200 | $11,005 | $327 | 33.6 years | Gas, $9,041 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $8.73.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 32,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 192 hp | +12 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,477 lb | 3,239 lb | +238 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