Hybrid vehicles have quickly risen to become one of the most popular choices for new car buyers as they offer the best combination of efficiency and performance. We’ve seen hybrid technology advance exponentially in the last few years, thanks to the dramatic shift to electrification by many established manufacturers. This technology has filtered down into more accessible and attractive hybrid catalogs, resulting in increased sales and popularity. EVs continue to struggle when it comes to new vehicle sales, especially since the discontinuation of the Clean Vehicle Tax rebate. As a result, more brands are now focusing on HEV developments to a much greater extent.
Despite them being substantially cheaper options when compared to the new catalog of EVs, some new hybrid options remain fairly inaccessible to many consumers. This is why we suggest that you consider something from the collection of very attractive used hybrid vehicle offerings, with almost equally impressive performance and consumption returns. Being five years old, they also have more of a proven reliability track record, making them more justifiable long-term ownership propositions. This results in these 2020 model year used hybrid offerings being viable options if you want a comprehensive ownership experience without having to spend as much.
To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturers and other authoritative sources. Models listed are ordered from the current used values, from lowest to highest.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Average Used Price: $14,733–$20,500
- Base Trim Engine
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1.8L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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121 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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53/52 MPG
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Toyota
- Model
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Corolla Hybrid
- Segment
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Compact Sedan
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid features an average five-year depreciation rate of 34.6 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $8,471 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years. iSeeCars gives this model an 8.9/10 retained value score and an 8.0/10 safety grade.
J.D. Power issues the 2020 Toyota Corolla range with an 81/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 85/100 for quality and reliability, 79/100 for the driving experience, and 77/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $15,349 and $21,214.
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2020 Hyundai Ioniq
Average Used Price: $14,908 to $21,481
- Base Trim Engine
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1.6L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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6-Speed Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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139 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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109 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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57/59 MPG
- Make
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Hyundai
- Model
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Ioniq Hybrid
- Segment
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Compact Hatchback
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq features an average five-year depreciation rate of 39.8 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $14,156 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years. The South Korean hatch enjoys a 7.7/10 score for retained value, 8.6/10 for reliability, and 8.0/10 for safety.
J.D. Power issues the range with a 76/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 77/100 for the driving experience and 82/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $14,908 and$21,481.
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2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Average Used Price: $15,649 to$19,648
- Base Trim Engine
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2.0L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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188 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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129 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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43/41 MPG
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Ford
- Model
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Fusion Hybrid
- Segment
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Midsize Sedan
The Ford Fusion Hybrid features an average five-year depreciation rate of 39.8 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $18,432 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years, which is one of the largest figures that you’ll see on this list. This model earns a 7.6/10 overall score from iSeeCars, consisting of 7.2/10 for reliability, 7.5/10 for value retention, and 8/10 for safety.
J.D. Power issues the 2020 Ford Fusion range with an 80/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 83/100 for quality and reliability, 76/100 for the driving experience, and 84/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $15,649 and$19,648.
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Average Used Price: $17,949 to $24,251
- Base Trim Engine
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2.0L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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6-Speed Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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192 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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139 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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50/54 MPG
- Make
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Hyundai
- Model
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Sonata Hybrid
- Segment
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Midsize Sedan
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid features an average five-year depreciation rate of 48.6 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $15,186 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years. iSeeCars issues this model with an 8.5/10 overall score, which includes 7.9/10 for reliability, 7.7/10 for value retention, and 10/10 for safety.
Make no mistake, this system is highly efficient, but it’s also not the most efficient among its peers…
– Robert Moore, TopSpeed Editor
J.D. Power issues the 2020 Hyundai Sonata range with an 82/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 83/100 for quality and reliability, 86/100 for the driving experience, and 86/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $15,036 and $23,831.
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2020 Honda Insight
Average Used Price: $18,450 – $22,325
- Base Trim Engine
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1.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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151 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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99 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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55/49 MPG
- Make
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Honda
- Model
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Insight
- Segment
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Compact Hatchback
The Honda Insight features an average five-year depreciation rate of 42.3 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $16,186 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years. iSeeCars issues this model with an 8.2/10 overall score, which includes 8.0/10 for reliability, 8.7/10 for value retention, and 8/10 for safety.
J.D. Power issues the 2020 Honda Insight with a 77/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 74/100 for quality and reliability, 77/100 for the driving experience, and 78/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $16,839 and$23,101.
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2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Average Used Price: $18,905– $29,155
- Base Trim Engine
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2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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208 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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163 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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51/53 MPG
- Make
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Toyota
- Model
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Camry Hybrid
- Segment
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Midsize Sedan
The Toyota Camry Hybrid features an average five-year depreciation rate of 39.8 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $11,486 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years. iSeeCars issues this model with a 9.0/10 overall score, which includes 8.9/10 for reliability, 8.2/10 for value retention, and 10/10 for safety.
J.D. Power issues the 2020 Toyota Camry range with an 80/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 82/100 for quality and reliability, 77/100 for the driving experience, and 83/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $19,096 and $29,128.
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2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Average Used Price: $21,776 to $32,051
- Base Trim Engine
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2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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215 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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163 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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43/44 MPG
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Toyota
- Model
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Avalon Hybrid
- Segment
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Full-Size Sedan
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid features an average five-year depreciation rate of 39.8 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $14,156 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years. The premium Japanese sedan enjoys an 8.7/10 score for retained value, 8.6/10 for reliability, and 9.0/10 for safety.
J.D. Power issues the 2020 Toyota Avalon range with an 80/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 87/100 for quality and reliability, 72/100 for the driving experience, and 74/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $21,776 and $32,051.
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2020 Honda Accord Hybrid
Average Used Price: $21,952– $28,276
- Base Trim Engine
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2.0L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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212 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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129 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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48/47 MPG
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Honda
- Model
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Accord Hybrid
- Segment
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Midsize Sedan
The Honda Accord Hybrid features an average five-year depreciation rate of 41.1 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $13,834 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years. This model gets an 8.5/10 overall score from iSeeCars, including 7.4/10 for reliability, 8.2/10 for value retention, and 10/10 for safety.
J.D. Power issues the 2020 Honda Accord range with an 81/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 80/100 for quality and reliability, 83/100 for the driving experience, and 83/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $22,361 and $31,301.
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2020 Lexus ES 300h
Average Used Price: $28,316 – $36,962
- Base Trim Engine
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2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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215 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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163 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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43/44 MPG
- Make
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Lexus
- Model
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ES Hybrid
- Segment
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Midsize Luxury Sedan
The Lexus ES 300h features an average five-year depreciation rate of 47.6 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $20,666 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years, which is the largest figure we quote on this list. It gets an 8.7/10 overall score from iSeeCars, including 8.6/10 for reliability, 7.6/10 for value retention, and 10/10 for safety.
J.D. Power issues the 2020 Lexus ES hybrid range with an 82/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 84/100 for quality and reliability, 75/100 for the driving experience, and 78/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $28,718 and $37,413.
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2020 Toyota Prius
Average Used Price: $21,468 – $29,331
- Base Trim Engine
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1.8L Inline-4 Hybrid
- Base Trim Transmission
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Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Front-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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121 hp
- Base Trim Torque
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105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
- Fuel Economy
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58/53 MPG
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Toyota
- Model
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Prius
- Segment
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Compact Hatchback
The Toyota Prius features an average five-year depreciation rate of 34.9 percent. On average, you can expect it to lose $9,909 of its initial MSRP purchase price over five years. iSeeCars awards this model a 9.2/10 overall score, including 8.9/10 for reliability, 8.6/10 for value retention, and 10/10 for safety.
Right along with fuel economy, utility has long been a Prius hallmark. This spacious hatchback has always delivered above-average passenger and cargo space for a compact car.
– Brady Holt, TopSpeed journalist
J.D. Power issues the 2020 Toyota Prius range with a 76/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 81/100 for quality and reliability, 65/100 for the driving experience, and 77/100 for resale. Existing listings indicate that the model currently sells for anywhere between $21,468 and $29,331.
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Source: J.D. Power and iSeeCars