2021 Lexus NX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?

300h AWD vs 300 AWD

Yes. Pays back in 3.2 years.

3.2years to pay back

Bars: total energy saving after each year. Dashed line: the $1,150 price gap. Orange bar: the saving passes the gap.

Every hybrid pair

2021 Lexus NX hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
300h AWD 300 AWD	$40,160 $39,010	31 mpg 24 mpg	$1,239 $1,600	$1,150	$361	3.2 years	Hybrid, $1,018
Hybrid 300h AWD 300 AWD	$40,160 $39,010	31 mpg 24 mpg	$1,239 $1,600	$1,150	$361	3.2 years	Hybrid, $1,018
300h Luxury AWD 300 AWD	$46,610 $39,010	31 mpg 24 mpg	$1,239 $1,600	$7,600	$361	21.0 years	Gas, $5,432
Hybrid 300h Luxury AWD 300 AWD	$46,610 $39,010	31 mpg 24 mpg	$1,239 $1,600	$7,600	$361	21.0 years	Gas, $5,432
300h F SPORT Black Line AWD 300 AWD	$46,910 $39,010	31 mpg 24 mpg	$1,239 $1,600	$7,900	$361	21.9 years	Gas, $5,732
Hybrid 300h F Sport Black Line AWD 300 AWD	$46,910 $39,010	31 mpg 24 mpg	$1,239 $1,600	$7,900	$361	21.9 years	Gas, $5,732

300h AWD vs 300 AWD: other differences
Measure	Hybrid	Gas	Change
Horsepower	194 hp	235 hp	-41 hp
Torque	152 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	-106 lb-ft
Max towing	1,500 lb	2,000 lb	-500 lb
Cargo, seats up	16.8 cu ft	17.7 cu ft	-0.9 cu ft
Cargo, seats down	53.7 cu ft	54.6 cu ft	-0.9 cu ft

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.