2026 Subaru Forester hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Premium AWD vs Premium AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
12.0years to pay back
- Hybrid: $2,735 more. Saves $227 a year.
- Break-even: 144,600 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 Premium AWD Premium AWD | $34,730 $31,995 | 35 mpg 29 mpg | $1,097 $1,324 | $2,735 | $227 | 12.0 years | Gas, $1,373 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD Sport AWD | $37,930 $34,795 | 35 mpg 28 mpg | $1,097 $1,371 | $3,135 | $274 | 11.4 years | Gas, $1,489 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD Limited AWD | $38,995 $35,995 | 35 mpg 29 mpg | $1,097 $1,324 | $3,000 | $227 | 13.2 years | Gas, $1,638 |
| Hybrid Touring AWD Touring AWD | $41,545 $39,995 | 35 mpg 28 mpg | $1,097 $1,371 | $1,550 | $274 | 5.7 years | Hybrid, $96 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.43.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 24,100.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 180 hp | +14 hp |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | -24 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 27.5 cu ft | 27.5 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 69.1 cu ft | 69.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,873 lb | 3,569 lb | +304 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