2026 Hyundai Sonata hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Blue FWD vs SE FWD
Yes. Pays back in 3.9 years.
3.9years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,750 more. Saves $447 a year.
- Break-even: 47,000 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 FWD SE FWD | $29,200 $27,450 | 51 mpg 32 mpg | $753 $1,200 | $1,750 | $447 | 3.9 years | Hybrid, $932 |
| Hybrid SEL FWD SE FWD | $32,450 $27,450 | 47 mpg 32 mpg | $817 $1,200 | $5,000 | $383 | 13.1 years | Gas, $2,702 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD SE FWD | $38,250 $27,450 | 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: $2.09.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 7,800.
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 | 3,232 lb | +207 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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