2025 Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid SEL FWD vs SEL FWD
Yes. Pays back in 2.1 years.
2.1years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,100 more. Saves $533 a year.
- Break-even: 24,800 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 | $37,800 $36,700 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $1,100 | $533 | 2.1 years | Hybrid, $2,100 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD SEL AWD | $39,600 $38,600 | 34 mpg 23 mpg | $1,129 $1,670 | $1,000 | $540 | 1.9 years | Hybrid, $2,241 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD | $44,700 $43,600 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $1,100 | $533 | 2.1 years | Hybrid, $2,100 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $46,500 $45,500 | 34 mpg 23 mpg | $1,129 $1,670 | $1,000 | $540 | 1.9 years | Hybrid, $2,241 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy FWD | $47,850 $46,750 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $1,100 | $533 | 2.1 years | Hybrid, $2,100 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD Calligraphy AWD | $49,650 $48,650 | 34 mpg 23 mpg | $1,129 $1,670 | $1,000 | $540 | 1.9 years | Hybrid, $2,241 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $1.10.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 4,100.
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 | 4,431 lb | 4,343 lb | about the same |
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