2025 Toyota RAV4 hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid LE AWD vs LE AWD
Yes. Pays back in 5.6 years.
5.6years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,650 more. Saves $295 a year.
- Break-even: 67,000 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 LE AWD LE AWD | $32,850 $31,200 | 39 mpg 30 mpg | $985 $1,280 | $1,650 | $295 | 5.6 years | Hybrid, $122 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD XLE AWD | $34,360 $32,710 | 39 mpg 29 mpg | $985 $1,324 | $1,650 | $340 | 4.9 years | Hybrid, $387 |
| Hybrid SE AWD LE AWD | $35,545 $31,200 | 39 mpg 30 mpg | $985 $1,280 | $4,345 | $295 | 14.7 years | Gas, $2,573 |
| Hybrid Woodland AWD LE AWD | $36,070 $31,200 | 37 mpg 30 mpg | $1,038 $1,280 | $4,870 | $242 | 20.1 years | Gas, $3,417 |
| Hybrid Woodland Edition AWD LE AWD | $36,070 $31,200 | 37 mpg 30 mpg | $1,038 $1,280 | $4,870 | $242 | 20.1 years | Gas, $3,417 |
| Hybrid XLE Premium AWD XLE Premium AWD | $37,250 $35,600 | 39 mpg 29 mpg | $985 $1,324 | $1,650 | $340 | 4.9 years | Hybrid, $387 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD LE AWD | $38,510 $31,200 | 39 mpg 30 mpg | $985 $1,280 | $7,310 | $295 | 24.7 years | Gas, $5,538 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $41,155 $39,505 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $1,650 | $387 | 4.3 years | Hybrid, $671 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.98.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 11,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 219 hp | 203 hp | +16 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | -21 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,750 lb | 1,500 lb | +250 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 37.5 cu ft | 37.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 69.8 cu ft | 69.8 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | 3,490 lb | +200 lb |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD vs LE AWD.
- Plug-in: $13,615 more. Saves $408 a year.
- Break-even: 400,900 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD LE AWD | $44,815 $31,200 | 38 mpg, 36 kWh/100 mi 30 mpg | $872 $1,280 | $13,615 | $408 | 33.4 years | Gas, $11,170 |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE AWD LE AWD | $48,685 $31,200 | 38 mpg, 36 kWh/100 mi 30 mpg | $872 $1,280 | $17,485 | $408 | 42.9 years | Gas, $15,040 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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