Best used hybrid sedans
See the CarMax's 10 top-rated hybrid sedans and our approach to rating them.
1. Toyota Corolla Hybrid
CarMax owner rating
4.4
Pros
Available all-wheel drive Generous roster of standard driver aids Aesthetically pleasing Nightshade trim
Cons
Cramped interior dimensions Irritating and intrusive highway driving noise
2. Toyota Camry Hybrid
CarMax owner rating
4.6
Pros
Good fuel economy on the base trim Comfortable around town or on the highway Lots of driver aids come standard
Cons
Below-average cargo space Some competitors are more fun to drive
3. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Spacious interior Available all-wheel drive Lots of standard features
Cons
Lackluster performance Can be uncomfortable Basic interior design
4. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
CarMax owner rating
3.5
Pros
Sleek exterior design touches Useful standard and available tech Pleasant road manners
Cons
Underwhelming acceleration Intrusive exterior noise
5. Honda Accord Hybrid
CarMax owner rating
4.6
Pros
Plenty of standard tech features Sporty handling Quick acceleration
Cons
Cabin noise Limited room for second-row passengers Low seating position for the driver
6. Kia Optima Hybrid
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Standard smartphone connectivity Smooth ride and handling Classy and comfortable interior
Cons
Small trunk Fuel economy not as good as rivals Less sporty ride and handling
7. Toyota Avalon Hybrid
CarMax owner rating
4.6
Pros
Impressive hybrid powertrain Quiet, spacious, and upscale interior Comfortable ride Lots of standard advanced driver aids
Cons
Limited front and rear headroom Slow acceleration
8. Lexus ES 300h
CarMax owner rating
4.7
Pros
Hybrid Tons of standard features Spacious
Cons
Limited cargo space Sluggish acceleration Rear seats don’t fold
9. Honda Insight
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Easy-to-learn infotainment interface Lively hybrid powertrain Spacious passenger environment
Cons
Some exterior noise can be intrusive
10. Ford Fusion Hybrid
CarMax owner rating
4.7
Pros
Impressive roster of standard infotainment tech and connectivity Spacious cabin with great legroom and superior finishing Quiet and gracious road manners
Cons
Smaller trunk space than equivalent hybrid rivals Roofline pitch toward the rear can affect visibility
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How we rated these vehicles
CarMax creates our ‘top-rated’ used car lists based upon make-models' rating in five criteria:
RepairPal Reliability Rating
Relative pricing against competitors
CarMax owner rating
EPA-estimated fuel economy (for 2021 or last available year sold)
NHTSA Overall safety rating (for 2021 or last available year sold)
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Pricing details are based on available CarMax retail inventory as of October 16, 2024.
Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.
Learn more about the NHTSA Overall Safety score and how NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings program evaluates the crash protection and rollover safety of new vehicles. Keep in mind that certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Click here to look up a specific vehicle.
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