Comparison tool

Two vehicles, one set of assumptions

Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.

Vehicle A

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Vehicle A: Year

Vehicle A: Make

Vehicle A: Model

Selected: 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT with 6 fixed ratios · FWD · details

Vehicle B

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Vehicle B: Year

Vehicle B: Make

Vehicle B: Model

Selected: 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD · electric motor (160 kW PMSM (IPM)) · RWD · details

Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles

Miles driven per year12,000 mi

mi/year

Driving mix55% city / 45% highway

Gasoline (regular) priceEPA avg

$/gal

Electricity priceEPA avg

$/kWh

At these assumptions, the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD costs $42.24 less per month ($507/year, $2,535 over five years) than the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD

Per month

$112.40$70.16

Per year

$1,349$842

5 years

$6,745$4,210

Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD
Measure	2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid	2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD	Difference (A − B)
Cost per month	$112.40	$70.16	$42.24
Cost per year	$1,349	$842	$507
Cost over 5 years	$6,745	$4,210	$2,535
Cost per mile	11.2¢/mi	7.0¢/mi	4.2¢
Annual energy used	337.2 gal	4,566 kWh	different units listed separately
EPA efficiency	36 MPG combined	38 kWh/100 mi	—

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD: EPA electricity consumption is measured from the wall outlet, so typical home AC charging losses are already included. Public DC fast-charging prices, extreme temperatures, and driving style can change real-world cost.