2021 Lexus LS hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
LS 500h RWD vs LS 500h AWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$3,250less to buy
- Hybrid: $3,250 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 | $90,500 $93,750 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | -$3,250 | $105 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,883 |
| Hybrid 500h RWD 500 RWD | $90,500 $76,000 | 28 mpg 22 mpg | $1,371 $1,745 | $14,500 | $374 | 38.8 years | Gas, $12,256 |
| Hybrid 500h AWD 500 AWD | $93,750 $79,250 | 26 mpg 21 mpg | $1,477 $1,829 | $14,500 | $352 | 41.2 years | Gas, $12,390 |
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 | 16.9 cu ft | 16.9 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