Maverick EB vs Hybrid MPG with fueleconomy.gov Calculator

[Christenhildebrandt]

I was messing around today on the internet and found this cool tool that is an MPG comparison.

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/savemoney.jsp

I was surprised while using it that based on my current driving which is city driving to work the Hybrid would only save me $40 bucks a month. In the long run the Hybrid if you get it for MSRP does save a lot on money. But this winter make a case for AWD as a good option.

The obvious variable is the price of gas make the difference. But as my old boss at the alignment shop said you need to buy a lot of gas to pay off a different car.

Also the EB would be a slight improvement over my current car on MPG.

Would be interested to see other peoples numbers since this calculator helps with the setting of driving. The other X factor is range lost due to cold or heat on the hybrid.

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[inthecabin]

I was messing around today on the internet and found this cool tool that is an MPG comparison.

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/savemoney.jsp

I was surprised while using it that based on my current driving which is city driving to work the Hybrid would only save me $40 bucks a month. In the long run the Hybrid if you get it for MSRP does save a lot on money. But this winter make a case for AWD as a good option.

The obvious variable is the price of gas make the difference. But as my old boss at the alignment shop said you need to buy a lot of gas to pay off a different car.

Also the EB would be a slight improvement over my current car on MPG.

Would be interested to see other peoples numbers since this calculator helps with the setting of driving. The other X factor is range lost due to cold or heat on the hybrid.

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[Maverick2023]

I was messing around today on the internet and found this cool tool that is an MPG comparison.

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/savemoney.jsp

I was surprised while using it that based on my current driving which is city driving to work the Hybrid would only save me $40 bucks a month. In the long run the Hybrid if you get it for MSRP does save a lot on money. But this winter make a case for AWD as a good option.

The obvious variable is the price of gas make the difference. But as my old boss at the alignment shop said you need to buy a lot of gas to pay off a different car.

Also the EB would be a slight improvement over my current car on MPG.

Would be interested to see other peoples numbers since this calculator helps with the setting of driving. The other X factor is range lost due to cold or heat on the hybrid.

Here are my numbers. Hope they help convince the superiority of the hybrid to EB. At least for me.

 

[onetequilatwo]

For me it was not all dollar and sense, but psychological. I got out of a 2003 Dodge Dakota 4 door that got around 19.2 mpg and driving over 30k and in 2008. Sadly said uncle and did not have a truck again until the Maverick. Told myself would not by a truck again unless it was about the same as my sedan, as in 2008 bought a used 2005 Sebring TSi model. Loved that car with leather seats, walnut veneer dash 29 mpg, stuck to the road and fun being a 2.7 v6, Next bought my father's basic 2014 Camry and got close to 32 mpg. The eco boost did not match the fuel mileage and the hybrid with about the same margin exceeded the sedans. Love having a truck again and very happy with my choice.

It's not the best choice for everyone and most of use make compromises one way or another, The big thing is if you need a truck this year and the size and price is right for you and did not order the first 2 days, going with the eco boost makes a lot of sense.

Liked @Christenhildebrandt posting the mileage stuff to help those making the decision on which power train if they do not need 4wd and added towing capacity.

 

[Michaelkov]

I was messing around today on the internet and found this cool tool that is an MPG comparison.

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/savemoney.jsp

I was surprised while using it that based on my current driving which is city driving to work the Hybrid would only save me $40 bucks a month. In the long run the Hybrid if you get it for MSRP does save a lot on money. But this winter make a case for AWD as a good option.

The obvious variable is the price of gas make the difference. But as my old boss at the alignment shop said you need to buy a lot of gas to pay off a different car.

Also the EB would be a slight improvement over my current car on MPG.

Would be interested to see other peoples numbers since this calculator helps with the setting of driving. The other X factor is range lost due to cold or heat on the hybrid.

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[Bushpilot]

The hybrid typically beats the EPA estimate, by a long shot. I am averaging 43 mpg, with probably 60% highway miles.

 

[ViperAir]

OP is doing 8000 miles a year, ten years will be only 80000 miles. For those with higher avg over 10K a year, the savings in 10 years over $10K, for a base XL Hybrid, that is half the cost of the truck.

 

[Ragtime Billy Peaches]

Am i the only one that doesn't give a $hit if i get 25 or 95 MPG.

 

[Mav_RICK]

I was messing around today on the internet and found this cool tool that is an MPG comparison.

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/savemoney.jsp

I was surprised while using it that based on my current driving which is city driving to work the Hybrid would only save me $40 bucks a month. In the long run the Hybrid if you get it for MSRP does save a lot on money. But this winter make a case for AWD as a good option.

The obvious variable is the price of gas make the difference. But as my old boss at the alignment shop said you need to buy a lot of gas to pay off a different car.

Also the EB would be a slight improvement over my current car on MPG.

Would be interested to see other peoples numbers since this calculator helps with the setting of driving. The other X factor is range lost due to cold or heat on the hybrid.

Am I missing something? Doesn't your calculator say $55 a month? But yeah it looks like you are in South Dakota. I can see why the AWD might sway you to EB.

 

[Mav_RICK]

Here are my numbers. Hope they help convince the superiority of the hybrid to EB. At least for me.

Looks like you drive at least 25% of the time in electric mode if I understand that correctly. Are you mostly a city stop and go driver?

 

[Christenhildebrandt]

Am I missing something? Doesn't your calculator say $55 a month? But yeah it looks like you are in South Dakota. I can see why the AWD might sway you to EB.

$40 was with gas at a normal price $55 was when I was aggressive with the gas price.

 

[KeinoDoggy]

Am i the only one that doesn't give a $hit if i get 25 or 95 MPG.

yes....yes you are.

 

[Christenhildebrandt]

The hybrid typically beats the EPA estimate, by a long shot. I am averaging 43 mpg, with probably 60% highway miles.

That is good to hear that the hybrid is beating the estimate by a lot. My old neighbor has said even in winter he is getting 33 mpg which is really good with city driving.

 

[Maverick2023]

Looks like you drive at least 25% of the time in electric mode if I understand that correctly. Are you mostly a city stop and go driver?

My commute is through Atlanta's I-75 to 85 with sometimes in slow moving or stop and go traffic in the downtown area for about 10 minutes. 25 miles commute distance.

 

[stoptothink]

The hybrid typically beats the EPA estimate, by a long shot. I am averaging 43 mpg, with probably 60% highway miles.

EPA tests are conducted under "normal driving" conditions, trying to replicate average driving behavior. I have always beaten EPA estimates in every car that I have ever owned, but the difference is more significant with a hybrid. A few small tricks can really make a difference in a hybrid. We're at 49.9mpg after 5k miles, about half highway miles.

It's not a huge cost savings when you do the math, but the ecoboost isn't of any benefit to us since we have no need to tow and don't do any off-roading.

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