2024 Lexus ES hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
ES 300h FWD vs 350 FWD
Yes. Pays back in 2.3 years.
2.3years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,400 more. Saves $604 a year.
- Break-even: 27,800 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 300h FWD 350 FWD | $43,440 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $1,400 | $604 | 2.3 years | Hybrid, $2,225 |
| Hybrid 300h FWD 350 FWD | $43,440 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $1,400 | $604 | 2.3 years | Hybrid, $2,225 |
| ES 300h F SPORT DESIGN FWD 350 FWD | $47,825 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $5,785 | $604 | 9.6 years | Gas, $2,160 |
| Hybrid 300h F SPORT F Design FWD 350 FWD | $47,825 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $5,785 | $604 | 9.6 years | Gas, $2,160 |
| ES 300h Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $48,610 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $6,570 | $604 | 10.9 years | Gas, $2,945 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $48,610 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $6,570 | $604 | 10.9 years | Gas, $2,945 |
| ES 300h F SPORT HANDLING FWD 350 FWD | $49,735 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $7,695 | $604 | 12.7 years | Gas, $4,070 |
| Hybrid 300h F SPORT Handling FWD 350 FWD | $49,735 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $7,695 | $604 | 12.7 years | Gas, $4,070 |
| ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $52,330 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $10,290 | $604 | 17.0 years | Gas, $6,665 |
| Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $52,330 $42,040 | 44 mpg 26 mpg | $873 $1,477 | $10,290 | $604 | 17.0 years | Gas, $6,665 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $1.24.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 4,600.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 302 hp | -87 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | -104 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.9 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 13.9 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,730 lb | 3,690 lb | 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
- Sources disagree