2024 Lexus TX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD vs 350 AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
51.3years to pay back
- Hybrid: $12,700 more. Saves $247 a year.
- Break-even: 616,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD 350 AWD | $68,000 $55,300 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $12,700 | $247 | 51.3 years | Gas, $11,216 |
| TX 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD 350 AWD | $69,160 $55,300 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $13,860 | $247 | 56.0 years | Gas, $12,376 |
| TX 500h F SPORT Performance Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $71,300 $55,300 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $16,000 | $247 | 64.7 years | Gas, $14,516 |
| Hybrid 500h F SPORT Performance Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $71,300 $55,300 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $16,000 | $247 | 64.7 years | Gas, $14,516 |
| TX 550h+ Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $76,700 $55,300 | 29 mpg 23 mpg | $1,324 $1,670 | $21,400 | $345 | 62.0 years | Gas, $19,327 |
| Hybrid 550h+ Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $76,700 $55,300 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $21,400 | $247 | 86.5 years | Gas, $19,916 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 102,700.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 57.4 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft | +37.2 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,970 lb | 4,575 lb | +395 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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