2025 Lexus NX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
350h AWD vs 250 AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
7.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $2,860 more. Saves $387 a year.
- Break-even: 88,700 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 | $45,425 $42,565 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $2,860 | $387 | 7.4 years | Gas, $539 |
| Hybrid 350h AWD 250 AWD | $45,425 $42,565 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $2,860 | $387 | 7.4 years | Gas, $539 |
| 350h Premium AWD 250 AWD | $47,350 $42,565 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $4,785 | $387 | 12.4 years | Gas, $2,464 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium AWD 250 AWD | $47,350 $42,565 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $4,785 | $387 | 12.4 years | Gas, $2,464 |
| 350h Luxury AWD 250 AWD | $51,490 $42,565 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $8,925 | $387 | 23.1 years | Gas, $6,604 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD 250 AWD | $51,490 $42,565 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $8,925 | $387 | 23.1 years | Gas, $6,604 |
| Hybrid 450h+ AWD 250 AWD | $61,240 $42,565 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $18,675 | $387 | 48.3 years | Gas, $16,354 |
| Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD 250 AWD | $62,330 $42,565 | 39 mpg 28 mpg | $985 $1,371 | $19,765 | $387 | 51.1 years | Gas, $17,444 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $3.94.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 14,800.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 203 hp | +37 hp |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | -5 lb-ft |
| 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 |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
No. Does not pay back in 6 years. 450h+ Luxury AWD vs 250 AWD.
- Plug-in: $18,675 more. Saves $430 a year.
- Break-even: 521,000 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450h+ Luxury AWD 250 AWD | $61,240 $42,565 | 36 mpg, 40 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $941 $1,371 | $18,675 | $430 | 43.4 years | Gas, $16,094 |
| 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD 250 AWD | $62,330 $42,565 | 36 mpg, 40 kWh/100 mi 28 mpg | $941 $1,371 | $19,765 | $430 | 46.0 years | Gas, $17,184 |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree