2025 Lexus ES hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
ES 300h FWD vs 350 FWD
Yes. Pays back in 2.1 years.
2.1years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,400 more. Saves $663 a year.
- Break-even: 25,300 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 | $43,540 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $1,400 | $663 | 2.1 years | Hybrid, $2,580 |
| Hybrid 300h FWD 350 FWD | $43,540 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $1,400 | $663 | 2.1 years | Hybrid, $2,580 |
| ES 300h F SPORT DESIGN FWD 350 FWD | $47,925 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $5,785 | $663 | 8.7 years | Gas, $1,805 |
| Hybrid 300h F SPORT Design FWD 350 FWD | $47,925 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $5,785 | $663 | 8.7 years | Gas, $1,805 |
| ES 300h Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $48,710 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $6,570 | $663 | 9.9 years | Gas, $2,590 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $48,710 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $6,570 | $663 | 9.9 years | Gas, $2,590 |
| ES 300h F SPORT HANDLING FWD 350 FWD | $49,835 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $7,695 | $663 | 11.6 years | Gas, $3,715 |
| Hybrid 300h F SPORT Handling FWD 350 FWD | $49,835 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $7,695 | $663 | 11.6 years | Gas, $3,715 |
| ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $52,430 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $10,290 | $663 | 15.5 years | Gas, $6,310 |
| Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD 350 FWD | $52,430 $42,140 | 44 mpg 25 mpg | $873 $1,536 | $10,290 | $663 | 15.5 years | Gas, $6,310 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $1.13.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 4,200.
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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- Sources disagree