2022 Lexus NX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
350h AWD vs 250 AWD
Yes. Pays back in 4.1 years.
4.1years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,600 more. Saves $387 a year.
- Break-even: 49,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350h AWD 250 AWD | $41,550 $39,950 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $1,600 | $387 | 4.1 years | Hybrid, $721 |
| Hybrid 350h AWD 250 AWD | $41,550 $39,950 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $1,600 | $387 | 4.1 years | Hybrid, $721 |
| 350h Premium AWD 250 AWD | $44,600 $39,950 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $4,650 | $387 | 12.0 years | Gas, $2,329 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium AWD 250 AWD | $44,600 $39,950 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $4,650 | $387 | 12.0 years | Gas, $2,329 |
| 350h Luxury AWD 250 AWD | $49,000 $39,950 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $9,050 | $387 | 23.4 years | Gas, $6,729 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD 250 AWD | $49,000 $39,950 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $9,050 | $387 | 23.4 years | Gas, $6,729 |
| Hybrid 450h+ AWD 450h+ AWD | $56,150 $55,575 | 39 mpg 36 mpg | $985 $1,067 | $575 | $82 | 7.0 years | Gas, $83 |
| Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | $57,400 $56,825 | 39 mpg 36 mpg | $985 $1,067 | $575 | $82 | 7.0 years | Gas, $83 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.21.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 8,300.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 239 hp | 203 hp | +36 hp |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.7 cu ft | 22.7 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 46.9 cu ft | 46.9 cu ft | 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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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