For the second year in a row, the Lexus ES 300h combined the effectiveness and cost savings of an alternative fuel engine with the premium quality and value of the well-known Lexus products. With 8.3% lower than expected ownership costs driving its success, the ES 300h had a significantly lower depreciation cost compared to other models in its segment, and its lowest fixed costs and low operating costs helped it win the Vincentric Best Value in America award.