Comparing the Lexus Hybrid to Other Hybrids
There are several Lexus Hybrid vehicles for sale on the market. Regardless of what car you currently drive, there are bound to be benefits for switching to a hybrid. These benefits can not only help with fuel economy, thus saving you money, but also with the environment.
Based on lexus.com, anyone can compare a Lexus Hybrid with other hybrid and/or electric cars. Below is a comparison of the 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid 450h AWD and 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 4WD.
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RX Hybrid 45 |
Escalade Hybrid |
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Transmission |
Automatic |
Automatic |
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Drive Wheel |
All Wheel Drive |
Four Wheel Drive – Selectable |
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MSRP |
$32,120 |
$76,635 |
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EPA Highway (MPG) |
28 |
21 |
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EPA City (MPG) |
32 |
20 |
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Basic Warranty Months |
48 |
48 |
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Powertrain Warranty Months |
72 |
60 |
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Powertrain Warranty Miles |
70,000 |
100,000 |
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty Months |
72 |
72 |
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty Miles |
Unlimited |
100,000 |
For the price, you still get better miles per gallon with the Lexus Hybrid versus the Escalade Hybrid. In fact, the only advantage the Escalade Hybrid has over the Lexus Hybrid is the 100,000 powertrain warranty miles.
Here’s a comparison between the same Lexus Hybrid 450h with a more affordable 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan.
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RX Hybrid 45 |
Camry Hybrid |
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Transmission |
Automatic |
Automatic |
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Drive Wheel |
All Wheel Drive |
Front Wheel Drive |
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MSRP |
$32,120 |
$30,395 |
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EPA Highway (MPG) |
28 |
34 |
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EPA City (MPG) |
32 |
33 |
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Basic Warranty Months |
48 |
36 |
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Powertrain Warranty Months |
72 |
60 |
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Powertrain Warranty Miles |
70,000 |
60,000 |
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty Months |
72 |
60 |
|
Anti-Corrosion Warranty Miles |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Comparing the Camry Hybrid with the Lexus Hybrid, for a few thousand dollars extra, you get the same comparable miles to the gallon, yet less warranties and coverage with the Camry Hybrid.
Regardless of what hybrid vehicle you decide to purchase, or if you decide to check out a used Lexus Hybrid, the benefits of a hybrid can be outstanding. You will not only be doing a favor to the environment and the air we all breathe, but you will also be saving yourself money in the coming years.
