2026 Lexus LX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid 700h Overtrail AWD vs 600 Premium AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
86.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $8,735 more. Saves $101 a year.
- Break-even: 1,037,300 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 700h Overtrail AWD 600 Premium AWD | $115,735 $107,000 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $8,735 | $101 | 86.4 years | Gas, $8,129 |
| LX 700h F SPORT Handling 4WD 600 Premium AWD | $115,735 $107,000 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $8,735 | $101 | 86.4 years | Gas, $8,129 |
| LX 700h Overtrail 4WD 600 Premium AWD | $118,000 $107,000 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $11,000 | $101 | 108.9 years | Gas, $10,394 |
| Hybrid 700h F SPORT Handling AWD 600 Premium AWD | $118,000 $107,000 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $11,000 | $101 | 108.9 years | Gas, $10,394 |
| LX 700h Luxury 4WD 600 Premium AWD | $120,000 $107,000 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $13,000 | $101 | 128.6 years | Gas, $12,394 |
| Hybrid 700h Luxury AWD 600 Premium AWD | $120,000 $107,000 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $13,000 | $101 | 128.6 years | Gas, $12,394 |
| LX 700h Ultra Luxury 4WD 600 Premium AWD | $141,500 $107,000 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $34,500 | $101 | 341.4 years | Gas, $33,894 |
| Hybrid 700h Ultra Luxury AWD 600 Premium AWD | $141,500 $107,000 | 20 mpg 19 mpg | $1,920 $2,021 | $34,500 | $101 | 341.4 years | Gas, $33,894 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 172,900.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 457 hp | 409 hp | +48 hp |
| Torque | 583 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft | +104 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 8,000 lb | 8,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 44.0 cu ft | 11.0 cu ft | +33.0 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 44.0 cu ft | 64.0 cu ft | -20.0 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 6,261 lb | 5,875 lb | +386 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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