2026 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

Bars: total energy saving after each year. Dashed line: the $700 price gap. Orange bar: the saving passes the gap.

Every hybrid pair

2026 Lexus RX hybrid vs gas: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Rating	Energy a year	Price gap	Saves a year	Payback	Ahead after 6 years
RX 350h AWD 350 AWD	$53,525 $52,825	36 mpg 24 mpg	$1,067 $1,600	$700	$533	1.3 years	Hybrid, $2,500
RX 350h Premium AWD 350 AWD	$55,700 $52,825	36 mpg 24 mpg	$1,067 $1,600	$2,875	$533	5.4 years	Hybrid, $325
RX 350h F SPORT Design AWD 350 AWD	$58,030 $52,825	36 mpg 24 mpg	$1,067 $1,600	$5,205	$533	9.8 years	Gas, $2,005
RX 350h Luxury AWD 350 AWD	$64,245 $52,825	36 mpg 24 mpg	$1,067 $1,600	$11,420	$533	21.4 years	Gas, $8,220
RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD 350 AWD	$66,900 $52,825	27 mpg 24 mpg	$1,422 $1,600	$14,075	$178	79.2 years	Gas, $13,008

RX 350h AWD vs 350 AWD: other differences
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

Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.