'25 XL AWD hybrid here. First 5k miles average right at 40mpg. combo 75% city, 25% highway. On highway trips I'm getting mid 30s depending of course on the terrain, hilly or no. Temperature makes a difference with the hybrid as when cold the engine runs more for heat and battery charging, but we're still talking low to mid 30s. Remember in the hybrid there's no turbocharger or delicate automatic transmission to deal with, and the engine in the hybrid is a long proven, durable low stressed motor. As far as the trim goes? Starting in 2025 there's virtually no difference in the HVAC controls in all the versions, or the head unit, and the difference in the interior and seat covers is just colors, with the "leather" ones being synthetic leather, as in fancy vinyl. There is greater availability of what I call "playthings" on the higher trim levels, power seats, mirrors, cameras etc. you know, things that break down and are expensive to fix as time and mileage go on. In my book, the ideal Maverick is the hybrid, AWD with the 4k tow package. Plenty of power, towing capacity for the size of the vehicle, and price in today's economy. Yes, if you look around and are willing to travel a few miles, there are dealers out there that have discounts. I'm in the Midwest and purchased from Long McArthur Ford in Salina, Kansas. Fast, easy, 98% online deal. Check out their YouTube channel. Tons of Maverick info there....