The All-New Lexus GS is a very attractive looking vehicle. In this post we will discuss which model to pick, the standard Gasoline (GS350) or the hybrid (GS450h).
As far as performance there is only a 0.1 second improvement on the 0-60 benchmark. Even though the hybrid possesses more horsepower, the added battery weight reduces performance.
The base price difference between the 350 and the hybrid is $12,050.
The MPG difference is 6 (34-28).
@ 15,000 miles per year
@ $3.5 per gallon
| Model | GS350 | GS450H | Difference |
| MPG | 28 | 34 | 6 |
| MSRP | $46,900 | $58,950 | $12,050 |
| Gallons per Year | 535 gal | 441 gal | 94 |
| Gas Cost Per Year | $1,872 | $1,545 | $327 |
| Years to break Even | 36.8 | ||
@ 25,000 miles per year
@ $4.5 per gallon
| Model | GS350 | GS450H | Difference |
| MPG | 28 | 34 | 6 |
| MSRP | $46,900 | $58,950 | $12,050 |
| Gallons per Year | 892 | 735 | 157 |
| Gas Cost Per Year | $4,015 | $3,307 | $708 |
| Years to break Even | 17 | ||
@ 30,000 miles per year
@ $5 per gallon
| Model | GS350 | GS450H | Difference |
| MPG | 28 | 34 | 6 |
| MSRP | $46,900 | $58,950 | $12,050 |
| Gallons per Year | 1071 | 882 | -189 |
| Gas Cost Per Year | $5,357 | $4,412 | $945 |
| Years to break Even | 13 | ||
Unless you’re an executive for Greenpeace, the hybrid option makes no sense whatsoever.
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