2024 Lexus RX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
RX 350h AWD vs 350 AWD
Yes. Pays back in 1.0 years.
1.0years to pay back
- Hybrid: $550 more. Saves $533 a year.
- Break-even: 12,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 350h AWD 350 AWD | $50,750 $50,200 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $550 | $533 | 1.0 years | Hybrid, $2,650 |
| RX 350h Premium AWD 350 AWD | $52,900 $50,200 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $2,700 | $533 | 5.1 years | Hybrid, $500 |
| RX 350h Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $59,880 $50,200 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $9,680 | $533 | 18.2 years | Gas, $6,480 |
| RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD 350 AWD | $62,750 $50,200 | 27 mpg 24 mpg | $1,422 $1,600 | $12,550 | $178 | 70.6 years | Gas, $11,483 |
| RX 450h+ Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $69,230 $50,200 | 24 mpg 24 mpg | $1,600 $1,600 | $19,030 | $0 | Never | Gas, $19,030 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $0.55.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 2,100.
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