Green Car Payback: When Will I Break Even?

By Staff
Published on April 20, 2012
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 Green Car Payback: When Will I Break Even?

Depending on the price of the car and the cost of gas, investing in a green car may pay off faster than you think. Check out this chart to find out the green car payback for several of today’s leading models. 

GUIDE TO GREEN CARS, Summer 2012

By Jim Motavalli and Tabitha Alterman 

Find additional details about green car payback, including information about how to calculate your own, in The Green Car Payback Question.

Green Car 

Comparable Model  

How Long Will It Take to Break Even if Gas Costs … 

Mitsubishi i (Electric)
112 MPGe – $22,475


 

Mitsubishi Lancer GT
26 MPG – $21,640

      $3: 7.8 months
      $4: 5.7 months
      $5: 4.4 months
      $6: 3.7 months


 

Nissan Leaf SV (Electric)
99 MPGe – $28,550


 

Nissan Altima 2.5 S
27 MPG – $23,490

      $3: 4.4 years
      $4: 3.2 years
      $5: 2.4 years
      $6: 2 years


 

Ford Fusion Hybrid
39 MPG – $29,495


 

Ford Fusion S
26 MPG – $22,495

      $3: 12.1 years
      $4: 9.1 years
      $5: 7.3 years
      $6: 6.1 years


 

Honda Civic Hybrid
44 MPG – $26,020


 

Honda Civic HF
33 mpg – $20,225

      $3: 17 years
      $4: 12.8 years
      $5: 10.2 years
      $6: 8.5 years

 
 

Toyota Camry Hybrid LE
41 MPG – $26,660


 

Toyota Camry LE
28 MPG – $23,260

      $3: 6.7 years
      $4: 5 years
      $5: 4 years
      $6: 3.3 years

 
 

Toyota Prius
50 MPG – $24,760

 
 

Toyota Corolla LE
29 MPG – $18,670

      $3: 9.3 years
      $4: 7 years
      $5: 5.6 years
      $6: 4.7 years

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