2025 Subaru Forester hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Premium AWD vs Premium AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
14.1years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,210 more. Saves $227 a year.
- Break-even: 169,700 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 Premium AWD Premium AWD | $36,595 $33,385 | 35 mpg 29 mpg | $1,097 $1,324 | $3,210 | $227 | 14.1 years | Gas, $1,848 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD Sport AWD | $39,595 $36,105 | 35 mpg 28 mpg | $1,097 $1,371 | $3,490 | $274 | 12.7 years | Gas, $1,844 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $41,010 $37,695 | 35 mpg 29 mpg | $1,097 $1,324 | $3,315 | $227 | 14.6 years | Gas, $1,953 |
| Hybrid Touring AWD Touring AWD | $43,295 $41,595 | 35 mpg 28 mpg | $1,097 $1,371 | $1,700 | $274 | 6.2 years | Gas, $54 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $7.54.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 28,300.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 180 hp | +14 hp |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | -24 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.5 cu ft | 27.5 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 69.1 cu ft | 69.1 cu ft | 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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree