2026 Lexus NX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?

NX 350h FWD vs 350 AWD

Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.

$650less to buy

Hybrid: $650 less. Saves $640 a year.
No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas trim used.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

PairMiles a yearGas, $ a gallonYears you keep itElectricity, cents a kWhPlug-in miles on electricity, %

Bars: total energy saving after each year. No price gap to pay back.

Every hybrid pair

2026 Lexus NX hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
NX 350h FWD 350 AWD	$45,175 $45,825	40 mpg 24 mpg	$960 $1,600	-$650	$640	None needed	Hybrid, $4,490
Hybrid 350h FWD 350 AWD	$45,175 $45,825	40 mpg 24 mpg	$960 $1,600	-$650	$640	None needed	Hybrid, $4,490
350h AWD 350 AWD	$46,725 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$900	$615	1.5 years	Hybrid, $2,792
Hybrid 350h AWD 350 AWD	$46,725 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$900	$615	1.5 years	Hybrid, $2,792
NX 350h Premium FWD 350 AWD	$47,100 $45,825	40 mpg 24 mpg	$960 $1,600	$1,275	$640	2.0 years	Hybrid, $2,565
Hybrid 350h Premium FWD 350 AWD	$47,100 $45,825	40 mpg 24 mpg	$960 $1,600	$1,275	$640	2.0 years	Hybrid, $2,565
350h Premium AWD 350 AWD	$48,650 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$2,825	$615	4.6 years	Hybrid, $867
Hybrid 350h Premium AWD 350 AWD	$48,650 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$2,825	$615	4.6 years	Hybrid, $867
NX 350h Luxury FWD 350 AWD	$51,240 $45,825	40 mpg 24 mpg	$960 $1,600	$5,415	$640	8.5 years	Gas, $1,575
Hybrid 350h Luxury FWD 350 AWD	$51,240 $45,825	40 mpg 24 mpg	$960 $1,600	$5,415	$640	8.5 years	Gas, $1,575
350h Luxury AWD 350 AWD	$52,790 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$6,965	$615	11.3 years	Gas, $3,273
Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD 350 AWD	$52,790 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$6,965	$615	11.3 years	Gas, $3,273
NX 350h F SPORT Handling FWD 350 AWD	$53,650 $45,825	40 mpg 24 mpg	$960 $1,600	$7,825	$640	12.2 years	Gas, $3,985
Hybrid 350h F SPORT Handling FWD 350 AWD	$53,650 $45,825	40 mpg 24 mpg	$960 $1,600	$7,825	$640	12.2 years	Gas, $3,985
350h F SPORT Handling AWD 350 AWD	$55,200 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$9,375	$615	15.2 years	Gas, $5,683
Hybrid 350h F SPORT Handling AWD 350 AWD	$55,200 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$9,375	$615	15.2 years	Gas, $5,683
Hybrid 450h+ Premium AWD 350 AWD	$58,110 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$12,285	$615	20.0 years	Gas, $8,593
Hybrid 450h+ Luxury AWD 350 AWD	$62,040 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$16,215	$615	26.3 years	Gas, $12,523
Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD 350 AWD	$63,130 $45,825	39 mpg 24 mpg	$985 $1,600	$17,305	$615	28.1 years	Gas, $13,613

What changes the answer

No price gap to pay back.

What you give up

NX 350h FWD vs 350 AWD: other differences
Measure	Hybrid	Gas	Change
Horsepower	240 hp	275 hp	-35 hp
Torque	179 lb-ft	317 lb-ft	-138 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
Curb weight	3,945 lb	4,035 lb	-90 lb

Plug-in hybrid vs gas

Not established. 450h+ Premium AWD vs 350 AWD.

450h+ Premium AWD: no electric rating.
Set plug-in miles on electricity to 0% to compare on gas.
No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.

2026 Lexus NX plug-in hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
450h+ Premium AWD 350 AWD	$58,110 $45,825	34 mpg 24 mpg	Not established $1,600	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
450h+ Luxury AWD 350 AWD	$62,040 $45,825	34 mpg 24 mpg	Not established $1,600	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD 350 AWD	$63,130 $45,825	34 mpg 24 mpg	Not established $1,600	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

What this cannot tell you

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

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