Genesis GV70 vs Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid costs about $6,354 less
That's $88 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.GV70 Advanced 2.5T AWD$1,530/moTrue cost
NX Plug-in Hybrid 450h+✓ $1,441/moTrue cost
2026 Genesis GV70Closest matching trim: GV70 Advanced 2.5T AWD
Sticker (MSRP)$60,000
+$7,967→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$67,967
+ running costs→↓− $26,695 resale
True cost$1,530/moA month to own, after resale
2026 Lexus NX Plug-in HybridClosest matching trim: NX Plug-in Hybrid 450h+
Sticker (MSRP)$59,990
+$9,093→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$69,083
+ running costs→↓− $28,716 resale
True cost$1,441/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | $60,000 | ✓ $59,990 | NX Plug-in Hybrid by $10 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $148 | $3,358 | GV70 by $3,210 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $7,819 | $8,235 | GV70 by $416 |
| EV rebate | — | −$2,500 | — |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $67,967 | $69,083 | GV70 by $1,116 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $21,179 | ✓ $5,216 | NX Plug-in Hybrid by $15,963 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $14,517 | $17,025 | GV70 by $2,508 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | ✓ $5,973 | $13,529 | GV70 by $7,556 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $13,243 | $13,478 | GV70 by $235 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $13,849 | $14,064 | GV70 by $215 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$26,695 | ✓ −$28,716 | NX Plug-in Hybrid by $2,021 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | $110,124 | ✓ $103,770 | NX Plug-in Hybrid by $6,354 |
| True cost a month | $1,530/mo | ✓ $1,441/mo | NX Plug-in Hybrid by $89 |
| You pay each month | $1,638/mo | ✓ $1,575/mo | NX Plug-in Hybrid by $63 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Plug-in hybrid | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | 7 | 5 | — |
| Towing, lb | — | 2,000 | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | ✓ 818 | 643 | — |
| Length | 4.71 m | 4.66 m | — |
| Ground clearance | 19 cm | ✓ 20 cm | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 44% | ✓ 48% | — |
| US crash test | ✓ 5★ | Not rated yet | — |
| European crash test | 5★ (2021) | ✓ 5★ (2022) | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
EV rebate
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Towing, lb
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Ground clearance
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
European crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). These trims differ in fuel (premium gas vs plug-in hybrid), which drives part of the gap. Their stickers differ by $10.