2023 Lexus LS hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
LS 500h AWD vs 500 AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
112.3years to pay back
- Hybrid: $32,850 more. Saves $293 a year.
- Break-even: 1,347,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 500h AWD 500 AWD | $113,485 $80,635 | 25 mpg 21 mpg | $1,536 $1,829 | $32,850 | $293 | 112.3 years | Gas, $31,095 |
| Hybrid 500h AWD 500 AWD | $113,485 $80,635 | 25 mpg 21 mpg | $1,536 $1,829 | $32,850 | $293 | 112.3 years | Gas, $31,095 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 224,600.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 354 hp | 416 hp | -62 hp |
| Torque | 257 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft | -185 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.2 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | -1.7 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 15.2 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft | -1.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 5,302 lb | 4,905 lb | +397 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