2023 Lexus RX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
RX 350h AWD vs 350 AWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$533less a year to run
- Hybrid: same price. Saves $533 a year.
- 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 350h AWD 350 AWD | $49,400 $49,400 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $0 | $533 | None needed | Hybrid, $3,200 |
| RX 350h Premium AWD 350 AWD | $51,400 $49,400 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $2,000 | $533 | 3.8 years | Hybrid, $1,200 |
| RX 350h Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $57,400 $49,400 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $8,000 | $533 | 15.0 years | Gas, $4,800 |
| RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD 350 AWD | $62,000 $49,400 | 27 mpg 24 mpg | $1,422 $1,600 | $12,600 | $178 | 70.9 years | Gas, $11,533 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 275 hp | -29 hp |
| Torque | 233 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | -84 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.6 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 46.2 cu ft | 46.2 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,455 lb | 4,310 lb | +145 lb |
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