2026 Hyundai Palisade hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Blue SEL FWD vs SE FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
6.8years to pay back
- Hybrid: $4,725 more. Saves $699 a year.
- Break-even: 81,100 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD 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 Blue SEL FWD SE FWD | $44,160 $39,435 | 34 mpg 21 mpg | $1,129 $1,829 | $4,725 | $699 | 6.8 years | Gas, $530 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD SE FWD | $44,160 $39,435 | 31 mpg 21 mpg | $1,239 $1,829 | $4,725 | $590 | 8.0 years | Gas, $1,186 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 8P FWD SE FWD | $44,160 $39,435 | 31 mpg 21 mpg | $1,239 $1,829 | $4,725 | $590 | 8.0 years | Gas, $1,186 |
| Hybrid SEL AWD SEL FWD | $46,160 $41,940 | 29 mpg 21 mpg | $1,324 $1,829 | $4,220 | $504 | 8.4 years | Gas, $1,193 |
| Hybrid SEL 7P AWD SEL 7P AWD | $46,160 $43,940 | 29 mpg 20 mpg | $1,324 $1,920 | $2,220 | $596 | 3.7 years | Hybrid, $1,355 |
| Hybrid SEL 8P AWD SEL 8P AWD | $46,160 $43,940 | 29 mpg 20 mpg | $1,324 $1,920 | $2,220 | $596 | 3.7 years | Hybrid, $1,355 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 7P AWD SE AWD | $46,160 $41,435 | 29 mpg 20 mpg | $1,324 $1,920 | $4,725 | $596 | 7.9 years | Gas, $1,150 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL 8P AWD SE AWD | $46,160 $41,435 | 29 mpg 20 mpg | $1,324 $1,920 | $4,725 | $596 | 7.9 years | Gas, $1,150 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL Premium FWD SE FWD | $47,520 $39,435 | 34 mpg 21 mpg | $1,129 $1,829 | $8,085 | $699 | 11.6 years | Gas, $3,890 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL Premium 7P FWD SE FWD | $47,520 $39,435 | 31 mpg 21 mpg | $1,239 $1,829 | $8,085 | $590 | 13.7 years | Gas, $4,546 |
| Hybrid Blue SEL Premium 8P FWD SE FWD | $47,520 $39,435 | 31 mpg 21 mpg | $1,239 $1,829 | $8,085 | $590 | 13.7 years | Gas, $4,546 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium AWD SEL Premium FWD | $49,520 $45,300 | 29 mpg 21 mpg | $1,324 $1,829 | $4,220 | $504 | 8.4 years | Gas, $1,193 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium 7P AWD SEL Premium 7P AWD | $49,520 $47,300 | 29 mpg 20 mpg | $1,324 $1,920 | $2,220 | $596 | 3.7 years | Hybrid, $1,355 |
| Hybrid SEL Premium 8P AWD SEL Premium 8P AWD | $49,520 $47,300 | 29 mpg 20 mpg | $1,324 $1,920 | $2,220 | $596 | 3.7 years | Hybrid, $1,355 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD Limited FWD | $51,990 $49,770 | 31 mpg 21 mpg | $1,239 $1,829 | $2,220 | $590 | 3.8 years | Hybrid, $1,319 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $53,990 $51,770 | 29 mpg 20 mpg | $1,324 $1,920 | $2,220 | $596 | 3.7 years | Hybrid, $1,355 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy FWD Calligraphy FWD | $56,780 $54,560 | 31 mpg 21 mpg | $1,239 $1,829 | $2,220 | $590 | 3.8 years | Hybrid, $1,319 |
| Hybrid Calligraphy AWD Calligraphy AWD | $58,780 $56,560 | 29 mpg 20 mpg | $1,324 $1,920 | $2,220 | $596 | 3.7 years | Hybrid, $1,355 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $3.60.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 13,500.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 329 hp | 287 hp | +42 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | about the same |
| Max towing | 4,000 lb | 5,000 lb | -1,000 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 46.3 cu ft | 19.1 cu ft | +27.2 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 86.7 cu ft | 86.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,652 lb | 4,420 lb | +232 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