2026 Toyota 4Runner hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid TRD Off Road 4WD vs SR5 4WD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
58.0years to pay back
- Hybrid: $9,220 more. Saves $159 a year.
- Break-even: 695,800 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 TRD Off Road 4WD SR5 4WD | $53,490 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $9,220 | $159 | 58.0 years | Gas, $8,266 |
| Hybrid TRD Off-Road HV 4WD SR5 4WD | $53,490 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $9,220 | $159 | 58.0 years | Gas, $8,266 |
| Hybrid TRD Off Road Premium 4WD TRD Off Road Premium 4WD | $59,270 $56,470 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $2,800 | $159 | 17.6 years | Gas, $1,846 |
| Hybrid TRD Off-Road Premium HV 4WD SR5 4WD | $59,270 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $15,000 | $159 | 94.3 years | Gas, $14,046 |
| Hybrid Limited 4WD Limited 4WD | $61,700 $58,900 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $2,800 | $159 | 17.6 years | Gas, $1,846 |
| Hybrid Limited HV AWD SR5 4WD | $61,700 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $17,430 | $159 | 109.6 years | Gas, $16,476 |
| Hybrid Platinum 4WD SR5 4WD | $64,360 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $20,090 | $159 | 126.3 years | Gas, $19,136 |
| Hybrid Platinum HV AWD SR5 4WD | $64,360 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $20,090 | $159 | 126.3 years | Gas, $19,136 |
| Hybrid Trailhunter 4WD SR5 4WD | $68,400 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $24,130 | $159 | 151.8 years | Gas, $23,176 |
| Hybrid Trailhunter HV 4WD SR5 4WD | $68,400 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $24,130 | $159 | 151.8 years | Gas, $23,176 |
| Hybrid TRD Pro 4WD SR5 4WD | $68,600 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $24,330 | $159 | 153.0 years | Gas, $23,376 |
| Hybrid TRD Pro HV 4WD SR5 4WD | $68,600 $44,270 | 23 mpg 21 mpg | $1,670 $1,829 | $24,330 | $159 | 153.0 years | Gas, $23,376 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 116,000.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 326 hp | 278 hp | +48 hp |
| Max towing | 6,000 lb | 6,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 48.4 cu ft | 48.4 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 82.6 cu ft | 90.2 cu ft | -7.6 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree