2020 Lexus UX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
250h AWD vs 200 FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
12.3years to pay back
- Hybrid: $2,200 more. Saves $179 a year.
- Break-even: 147,500 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250h AWD 200 FWD | $34,500 $32,300 | 39 mpg 33 mpg | $985 $1,164 | $2,200 | $179 | 12.3 years | Gas, $1,126 |
| Hybrid 250h AWD 200 FWD | $34,500 $32,300 | 39 mpg 33 mpg | $985 $1,164 | $2,200 | $179 | 12.3 years | Gas, $1,126 |
| UX 250h F SPORT AWD 200 FWD | $36,500 $32,300 | 39 mpg 33 mpg | $985 $1,164 | $4,200 | $179 | 23.5 years | Gas, $3,126 |
| Hybrid 250h F Sport AWD 200 FWD | $36,500 $32,300 | 39 mpg 33 mpg | $985 $1,164 | $4,200 | $179 | 23.5 years | Gas, $3,126 |
| 250h Luxury AWD 200 FWD | $39,700 $32,300 | 39 mpg 33 mpg | $985 $1,164 | $7,400 | $179 | 41.3 years | Gas, $6,326 |
| Hybrid 250h Luxury AWD 200 FWD | $39,700 $32,300 | 39 mpg 33 mpg | $985 $1,164 | $7,400 | $179 | 41.3 years | Gas, $6,326 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.55.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 24,600.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 169 hp | +12 hp |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 2,000 lb | -500 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.1 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 17.1 cu ft | 21.7 cu ft | -4.6 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,605 lb | 3,307 lb | +298 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree