2021 Lexus ES hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
ES 300h FWD vs 350 FWD
Yes. Pays back in 3.2 years.
3.2years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,910 more. Saves $604 a year.
- Break-even: 37,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 300h FWD 350 FWD | $41,910 $40,000 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $1,910 | $604 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,715 |
| Hybrid 300h FWD 350 FWD | $41,910 $40,000 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $1,910 | $604 | 3.2 years | Hybrid, $1,715 |
| ES 300h Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $47,110 $40,000 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $7,110 | $604 | 11.8 years | Gas, $3,485 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $47,110 $40,000 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $7,110 | $604 | 11.8 years | Gas, $3,485 |
| ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $50,910 $40,000 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $10,910 | $604 | 18.1 years | Gas, $7,285 |
| Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $50,910 $40,000 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $10,910 | $604 | 18.1 years | Gas, $7,285 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $1.69.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 6,300.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 302 hp | -87 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | -104 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 16.7 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,730 lb | 3,690 lb | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree