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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid vs 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD

12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Jul 24, 2026 · lowest-cost configuration of each · methodology

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 HybridHybrid2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWDElectric
Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD
Measure2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD
Configuration compared2.5L 4-cyl · CVT with 6 fixed ratios · FWDelectric motor (160 kW PMSM (IPM)) · RWD
Cost per month$112.40$70.16
Cost per year$1,349$842
Cost over 5 years$6,745$4,210
Cost per mile11.2¢/mi7.0¢/mi
Annual energy used337.2 gal4,566 kWh
EPA efficiency36 MPG combined38 kWh/100 mi

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Each side shows the lowest-monthly-cost 2026 configuration of its family at the stated assumptions — other configurations differ. Change mileage, driving mix, or prices in the interactive tool; every assumption stays editable.

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