2025 Hyundai Sonata hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid SEL FWD vs SEL FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
6.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,250 more. Saves $507 a year.
- Break-even: 76,900 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 | $31,250 $28,000 | 47 mpg 29 mpg | $817 $1,324 | $3,250 | $507 | 6.4 years | Gas, $207 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD SE FWD | $37,700 $26,900 | 47 mpg 32 mpg | $817 $1,200 | $10,800 | $383 | 28.2 years | Gas, $8,502 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $3.42.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 12,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 191 hp | about the same |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | -42 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.6 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 15.6 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,439 lb | 3,305 lb | +134 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