2025 Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid S AWD vs L AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
8.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,060 more. Saves $366 a year.
- Break-even: 100,400 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD 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 S AWD L AWD | $28,495 $25,435 | 42 mpg 30 mpg | $914 $1,280 | $3,060 | $366 | 8.4 years | Gas, $866 |
| Hybrid SE AWD L AWD | $29,815 $25,435 | 42 mpg 30 mpg | $914 $1,280 | $4,380 | $366 | 12.0 years | Gas, $2,186 |
| Hybrid SE FWD L 2WD | $29,815 $24,135 | 47 mpg 32 mpg | $817 $1,200 | $5,680 | $383 | 14.8 years | Gas, $3,382 |
| Hybrid Nightshade AWD L AWD | $30,740 $25,435 | 42 mpg 30 mpg | $914 $1,280 | $5,305 | $366 | 14.5 years | Gas, $3,111 |
| Hybrid Nightshade Edition 4WD L AWD | $30,740 $25,435 | 42 mpg 30 mpg | $914 $1,280 | $5,305 | $366 | 14.5 years | Gas, $3,111 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD L AWD | $31,680 $25,435 | 42 mpg 30 mpg | $914 $1,280 | $6,245 | $366 | 17.1 years | Gas, $4,051 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.46.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 16,700.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 196 hp | 169 hp | +27 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 150 lb-ft | -11 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.0 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,395 lb | 3,295 lb | +100 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree