Electric cars are the hot new thing, and internal combustion-engined, or ICE, cars are the dependable, familiar thing, but hybrids offer a taste of both worlds. Partially electrified drivetrains might not be as flashy as battery-powered EVs, but hybrids benefit from quick fill-ups and a nationwide network of gas stations, even in rural areas, along with substantially improved fuel efficiency. That means hybrids are often the best choice for many people, especially those looking to cut the costs of a long commute or those driving around town a lot.
Whatever your reason for shopping and whatever kind of hybrid you’re after, there’s a bargain for you on this list. Here are 10 of the cheapest hybrid cars available in 2024. Prices include destination charges but do not include tax, title, or license fees, which vary by locale.
Plus: Here are the 10 cheapest new cars for 2024
1. 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: $23,500
- Destination charge: $1,095
- Price: $24,595
The 2024 Toyota
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Corolla Hybrid is the cheapest hybrid you can buy in the U.S. this year, and it’s also very efficient at 50 mpg combined. While it’s not as well-equipped as some alternatives, the Corolla does offer all-wheel drive as an upgrade, a rarity in its class and among inexpensive hybrids.
2. 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid
- MSRP: $25,315
- Destination charge: $1,595
- Price: $26,910
A compact pickup truck on a list of the cheapest hybrids available? It’s true: The 2024 Ford
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Maverick Hybrid is a bargain among small trucks and hybrids alike, with front-wheel drive, a crew cab, and 37 mpg combined, all included with the 2.5-liter hybrid drivetrain.
Related: Are hybrid trucks worth it? Here are their pros and cons compared with gas and electric trucks.
3. 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
- MSRP: $26,250
- Destination charge: $1,150
- Price: $27,400
More stylish and better-equipped than the Corolla, the refreshed-for-2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue is more expensive than the Toyota but gets a 54 mpg combined rating, with 58 mpg on the highway. That’s 12 mpg above the Corolla Hybrid’s highway rating, making the Elantra the obvious choice for those who put in more highway miles.
Also see: Here’s your ultimate list of best-buy cars, trucks, SUVs and EVs for 2024
4. 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid
- MSRP: $26,940
- Destination charge: $1,375
- Price: $28,315
The least expensive hybrid SUV in the U.S. this year is the 2024 Kia
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Niro. Part of a family of Niro SUVs that includes a plug-in hybrid and a pure EV as well as the standard hybrid, the Niro gets 54 mpg on the highway and 53 mpg around town.
Be sure to read: The pros and cons of hybrid cars
5. 2024 Toyota Prius
- MSRP: $27,950
- Destination charge: $1,095
- Price: $29,045
Easily the most striking affordable hybrid on the market, the 2024 Toyota Prius has made a definite impression on the automotive scene. Its good looks and affordable price are backed up by 57 mpg combined — 57 mpg city and 56 mpg highway. The Prius can also be configured with AWD, making it a great 4-season commuter.
6. 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
- MSRP: $27,970
- Destination charge: $1,350
- Price: $29,320
If you prefer the space and cargo room of a compact SUV, the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid offers the strengths of the sedan it shares a name with as well as the value proposition, just in a larger form. It’s not as efficient as the smaller sedan, but at 42 mpg combined, it’s significantly more efficient than a conventional ICE alternative.
7. 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- MSRP: $28,855
- Destination charge: $1,095
- Price: $29,950
Reliability, comfort, ease of use, and efficiency: The 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid has it all. If you’re looking for a sedan that comfortably seats four adults and gets 52 mpg combined (53 mpg highway), look no further. To get the best gas mileage, you’ll have to choose the base model; higher-trim models top out at 46 mpg combined.
More: The trusty Toyota Camry gets redesigned and will be hybrid-only for 2025; here’s what’s new
8. 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid
- MSRP: $28,590
- Destination charge: $1,375
- Price: $29,965
The 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid is the roomiest SUV on this list, but it’s still quite efficient at 43 mpg combined and 44 mpg on the highway. Front-wheel drive is standard, but AWD is available (and standard on higher trims). All models get a 12.2-inch digital instrument panel screen.
9. 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- MSRP: $30,800
- Destination charge: $1,115
- Price: $31,915
For a more elegant, mature option, the updated 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers impressive 47 mpg combined and 51 mpg highway (2023) gas mileage ratings with sleek style, excellent equipment for the money, and an excellent warranty.
Also see: The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan is a comfortable, spacious and safe family-hauler that saves on gas, too
10. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- MSRP: $31,725
- Destination charge: $1,350
- Price: $33,075
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes up just a few cubic feet short of the Sportage Hybrid in total cargo space, and it’s not quite as efficient, either, at 39 mpg combined, but it does come with standard AWD, unlike the Kia. The base LE trim is the least expensive, but fans of the path less trodden may enjoy the green-and-bronze theme of the Woodland Edition.
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