2020 Lexus LC hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
LC 500h RWD vs 500 RWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
6.2years to pay back
- Hybrid: $4,560 more. Saves $741 a year.
- Break-even: 73,800 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC 500h RWD 500 RWD | $97,510 $92,950 | 30 mpg 19 mpg | $1,280 $2,021 | $4,560 | $741 | 6.2 years | Gas, $114 |
| Hybrid 500h RWD 500 RWD | $97,510 $92,950 | 30 mpg 19 mpg | $1,280 $2,021 | $4,560 | $741 | 6.2 years | Gas, $114 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $3.28.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 12,300.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 354 hp | 471 hp | -117 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 4.7 cu ft | 5.4 cu ft | -0.7 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 4.7 cu ft | 5.4 cu ft | -0.7 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree