2020 Lexus LS hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
LS 500h RWD vs LS 500h AWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$3,220less to buy
- Hybrid: $3,220 less. Saves $105 a year.
- Drivetrains differ: RWD vs AWD.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 500h RWD LS 500h AWD | $80,010 $83,230 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | -$3,220 | $105 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,853 |
| Hybrid 500h RWD 500 RWD | $80,010 $75,450 | 28 mpg 23 mpg | $1,371 $1,670 | $4,560 | $298 | 15.3 years | Gas, $2,771 |
| Hybrid 500h AWD 500 AWD | $83,230 $78,670 | 26 mpg 21 mpg | $1,477 $1,829 | $4,560 | $352 | 13.0 years | Gas, $2,450 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 354 hp | 354 hp | about the same |
| Torque | 257 lb-ft | 257 lb-ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.2 cu ft | 15.2 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 15.2 cu ft | 15.2 cu ft | about the same |
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