I'm a complete beginner having a hard time deciding if the $5k increase in price is worth it for the hybrid engine, 50k less miles, and overall new gen upgrade. Want to keep the car for at least 4 years if possible.

What I've gathered

2012 Avalon - $7,990 - carfax

• 173k miles.
• first 14 months as a rental car for 29k miles
• Unknown damage reported. Couldn't find any signs when checking it out but definitely concerning.
• Few scuffs on paint exterior as well as the door sill
• Carfax shows walmart + sams club as main mechanics

2013 Avalon XLE hybrid - $12,990 - carfax

• 129k miles
• Consistently serviced at a toyota dealership
• A lot of the "new gen" faults already fixed
• Still has its original hybrid battery
• Looks and feels like new