2026 Lexus TX hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
TX 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD vs 350 AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
48.2years to pay back
- Hybrid: $11,920 more. Saves $247 a year.
- Break-even: 578,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD 350 AWD | $70,460 $58,540 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $11,920 | $247 | 48.2 years | Gas, $10,436 |
| Hybrid 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD 350 AWD | $70,460 $58,540 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $11,920 | $247 | 48.2 years | Gas, $10,436 |
| TX 500h F SPORT Performance Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $73,610 $58,540 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $15,070 | $247 | 60.9 years | Gas, $13,586 |
| Hybrid 500h F SPORT Performance Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $73,610 $58,540 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $15,070 | $247 | 60.9 years | Gas, $13,586 |
| Hybrid 550h+ Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $80,610 $58,540 | 27 mpg 23 mpg | $1,422 $1,670 | $22,070 | $247 | 89.2 years | Gas, $20,586 |
What changes the answer
- No gas price up to $20 gives a 6-year payback.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 96,400.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 366 hp | 275 hp | +91 hp |
| Torque | 339 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | +22 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 20.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 4,970 lb | 4,575 lb | +395 lb |
Plug-in hybrid vs gas
Not established. TX 550h+ Luxury AWD vs 350 AWD.
- TX 550h+ Luxury 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.
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX 550h+ Luxury AWD 350 AWD | $80,610 $58,540 | 29 mpg 23 mpg | Not established $1,670 | 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.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree