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Old 08-23-2022, 07:37 AM   #115 (permalink)
Isaac Zachary
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Avalon - '13 Toyota Avalon HV
90 day: 40.45 mpg (US)

Prius - '06 Toyota Prius
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Here's what it would cost to fuel these vehicles for 5 years @ $4.5 per gallon:
  • Prius Prime = $4211 half fuel, half electricity
  • RAV4 Prime = $5966 half fuel, half electricity
  • Prius Prime = $7292 100% fuel
  • Camry Hybrid = $7572
  • Corolla Hybrid = $7572
  • Ford Maverik = $10,642
  • Mitsubishi Mirage = $10,642
  • VW Jetta = $11,581
  • Chevy Spark = $13,125
  • Nissan Versa = $13,125
  • Corolla non-hybrid = $11,932

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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
At those rates, I can't see any of them being compelling. I'd drive the Avalon until the battery craps out (hopefully many years), replace one cell (to get the light off), and sell it then.
That is definitely the plan, unless it were totaled any time soon.

Cost to fuel it for 5 years @ $4.5 per gallon:
  • 2013 Avalon hybrid = $9844
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