2025 Lexus RX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
RX 350h AWD vs 350 AWD
Yes. Pays back in 1.3 years.
1.3years to pay back
- Hybrid: $700 more. Saves $533 a year.
- Break-even: 15,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 350h AWD 350 AWD | $51,425 $50,725 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $700 | $533 | 1.3 years | Hybrid, $2,500 |
| RX 350h Premium AWD 350 AWD | $53,675 $50,725 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $2,950 | $533 | 5.5 years | Hybrid, $250 |
| RX 350h F SPORT Design AWD 350 AWD | $56,005 $50,725 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $5,280 | $533 | 9.9 years | Gas, $2,080 |
| RX 350h Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $62,220 $50,725 | 36 mpg 24 mpg | $1,067 $1,600 | $11,495 | $533 | 21.6 years | Gas, $8,295 |
| RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD 350 AWD | $64,800 $50,725 | 27 mpg 24 mpg | $1,422 $1,600 | $14,075 | $178 | 79.2 years | Gas, $13,008 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $0.70.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 2,600.
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 |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | about the same |
| 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 | 4,480 lb | 4,310 lb | +170 lb |
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