2024 Lexus NX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
350h AWD vs 250 AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
6.2years to pay back
- Hybrid: $2,410 more. Saves $387 a year.
- Break-even: 74,800 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 | $43,465 $41,055 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $2,410 | $387 | 6.2 years | Gas, $89 |
| Hybrid 350h AWD 250 AWD | $43,465 $41,055 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $2,410 | $387 | 6.2 years | Gas, $89 |
| 350h Premium AWD 250 AWD | $46,515 $41,055 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $5,460 | $387 | 14.1 years | Gas, $3,139 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium AWD 250 AWD | $46,515 $41,055 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $5,460 | $387 | 14.1 years | Gas, $3,139 |
| 350h Luxury AWD 250 AWD | $49,605 $41,055 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $8,550 | $387 | 22.1 years | Gas, $6,229 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD 250 AWD | $49,605 $41,055 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $8,550 | $387 | 22.1 years | Gas, $6,229 |
| Hybrid 450h+ AWD 250 AWD | $58,755 $41,055 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $17,700 | $387 | 45.8 years | Gas, $15,379 |
| Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | $60,005 $59,980 | 39 mpg 36 mpg | $985 $1,067 | $25 | $82 | 0.3 years | Hybrid, $467 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $3.32.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 12,500.
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.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree