2026 Kia Carnival hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid LXS FWD vs LXS FWD
Yes. Pays back in 3.2 years.
3.2years to pay back
- Hybrid: $2,000 more. Saves $629 a year.
- Break-even: 38,200 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 LXS FWD LXS FWD | $41,390 $39,390 | 32 mpg 21 mpg | $1,200 $1,829 | $2,000 | $629 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,771 |
| Hybrid EX FWD EX FWD | $43,590 $41,590 | 32 mpg 21 mpg | $1,200 $1,829 | $2,000 | $629 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,771 |
| Hybrid SX FWD SX FWD | $48,490 $46,490 | 32 mpg 21 mpg | $1,200 $1,829 | $2,000 | $629 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,771 |
| Hybrid SX Prestige FWD SX Prestige FWD | $53,490 $51,490 | 32 mpg 21 mpg | $1,200 $1,829 | $2,000 | $629 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,771 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $1.70.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 6,400.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 287 hp | -46 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | +11 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 86.9 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft | +46.7 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 145.1 cu ft | 145.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,852 lb | 4,630 lb | +222 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