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Can a Hybrid Save Me Money?

Step 1: Show me a hybrid.

Step 2: Personalize my estimates.
Annual Miles
Thousands
mi
Percentage of Miles City Driving
City
Hwy
Fuel Price
$/gal
/gal
Comparison
  Hybrid Non-hybrid
 
 
 
MSRP
Combined MPG
The hybrid vehicle's MSRP is
Estimated Fuel Savings with Hybrid
Weekly Monthly Yearly
Years to Payback:
What if I add the extra cost to my loan?

Additional Loan Costs

Interest Rate: %
Loan Period: months
I plan to keep this vehicle years
Total Increase in Interest:
Total Increase in Loan:
Years to Payback (incl. loan):
*Monthly fuel savings are an estimate and will vary based on changes in mileage, fuel price, and other factors.

To select different vehicle pairs including non-hybrid models or to consider additional cost factors, visit the Vehicle Cost Calculator at the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center.  

Note: This tool compares hybrids to their non-hybrid counterparts in very simple terms—only fuel costs and MSRP are considered. Other factors, such as insurance, maintenance, or resale value, are not considered since they can vary widely. more...