Lexus RX Hybrid Car - Save on Gas Mileage and Estimated Tax Credit with Luxury

February 10th 2006

Lexus Hybrid

Lexus has jumped into the hybrid car market with their Lexus RX. Now consumers can have both luxury and fuel economy. Front wheel drive models start at $45,000 and all wheel drive models starting at $47,000.

There are some options with this model. One factory option is the DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System (RSES). This includes two pairs of wireless headphones. The RSES will set you back $1,840. You can also get heated front seats with rain sensing wipers for another $665.

If you are into great sound systems, Lexus can accommodate you there as well. You can get the Mark Levinson® 11-speaker, 210-watt Premium Audio System with in-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD changer for $980 as a factory option.

Of course there the Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System that includes backup camera and Bluetooth® technology. This can set you back another $2,350. Prices may vary from dealer to dealer and you will need to check with the dealers for details.

There are some other options to consider while you are at the dealer. Dealer options include: all-weather floor mats, a car cover, a cargo mat and net, a front-end mask, a tow-hitch receiver, wheel locks and wireless headphones.

Lexus goes all out for performance. They offer a 3.3 liter four cam, four valves per cylinder engine standard on their RX. The engine will put out 268 total horsepower. The sticker should show an EPA estimated gas mileage rating of 33 highway and 28 city.

Not only will you save on fuel and do the environment good, there may be a tax credit with this vehicle. According to the ACEEE website the Lexus will bring you about $2,000 in tax savings. Check with the dealer and your tax consultant for an estimate of savings.