2026 Mazda CX-50 hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Preferred AWD vs 2.5 S Select AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
10.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $4,850 more. Saves $466 a year.
- Break-even: 124,800 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD 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 Preferred AWD 2.5 S Select AWD | $34,750 $29,900 | 38 mpg 26 mpg | $1,011 $1,477 | $4,850 | $466 | 10.4 years | Gas, $2,052 |
| Hybrid Premium AWD 2.5 S Select AWD | $38,150 $29,900 | 38 mpg 26 mpg | $1,011 $1,477 | $8,250 | $466 | 17.7 years | Gas, $5,452 |
| Hybrid Premium Plus AWD 2.5 S Select AWD | $40,450 $29,900 | 38 mpg 26 mpg | $1,011 $1,477 | $10,550 | $466 | 22.6 years | Gas, $7,752 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.55.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 20,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 176 hp | 187 hp | -11 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 185 lb-ft | -22 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 2,000 lb | -500 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 31.4 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,008 lb | 3,741 lb | +267 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree