2021 Lexus RX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
RX 450h AWD vs 350 AWD
Yes. Pays back in 2.6 years.
2.6years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,200 more. Saves $465 a year.
- Break-even: 30,900 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 450h AWD 350 AWD | $47,820 $46,620 | 30 mpg 22 mpg | $1,280 $1,745 | $1,200 | $465 | 2.6 years | Hybrid, $1,593 |
| RX 450hL AWD 350 AWD | $51,310 $46,620 | 29 mpg 22 mpg | $1,324 $1,745 | $4,690 | $421 | 11.1 years | Gas, $2,162 |
| RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D AWD 350 AWD | $51,350 $46,620 | 30 mpg 22 mpg | $1,280 $1,745 | $4,730 | $465 | 10.2 years | Gas, $1,937 |
| RX 450h F SPORT Handling AWD 350 AWD | $53,620 $46,620 | 30 mpg 22 mpg | $1,280 $1,745 | $7,000 | $465 | 15.0 years | Gas, $4,207 |
| RX 450hL Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $57,310 $46,620 | 29 mpg 22 mpg | $1,324 $1,745 | $10,690 | $421 | 25.4 years | Gas, $8,162 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $1.37.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 5,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 308 hp | 295 hp | +13 hp |
| Torque | 247 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | -20 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.0 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 32.6 cu ft | 32.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,740 lb | 4,387 lb | +353 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree