2026 Lincoln Nautilus hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Premiere AWD vs Premiere AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
9.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,000 more. Saves $320 a year.
- Break-even: 112,500 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 Premiere AWD Premiere AWD | $56,995 $53,995 | 30 mpg 24 mpg | $1,280 $1,600 | $3,000 | $320 | 9.4 years | Gas, $1,080 |
| Hybrid Reserve AWD Reserve AWD | $66,595 $63,595 | 30 mpg 24 mpg | $1,280 $1,600 | $3,000 | $320 | 9.4 years | Gas, $1,080 |
| Hybrid Black Label AWD Black Label AWD | $80,660 $77,660 | 30 mpg 24 mpg | $1,280 $1,600 | $3,000 | $320 | 9.4 years | Gas, $1,080 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.00.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 18,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo, seats up | 35.2 cu ft | 36.4 cu ft | -1.2 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 68.8 cu ft | 71.3 cu ft | -2.5 cu ft |
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