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LEXUS GS 450H
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Luxury
Lexus GS 450h
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| The luxury segment saw a new vehicle and a new winner as the lone hybrid in the luxury segment snuck in to claim the top spot. Although the BMW 5-series showed better value for low mileage drivers, the hybrid technology of the Lexus GS 450h delivered the best value for mid and high mileage drivers, solidifying its spot on the winner’s pedestal. |
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| 2007 Lexus GS 450h 4D Luxury Sedan* |
| Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
| Depreciation: |
$12,113 |
$5,323 |
$5,118 |
$4,913 |
$4,709 |
$32,176 |
| Fees & Taxes includes a Federal Tax Credit for Hybrids of $775 : |
2372 |
161 |
161 |
143 |
146 |
$2,983 |
| Finance: |
3190 |
2571 |
1907 |
1196 |
433 |
$9,297 |
| Fuel: |
1450 |
1501 |
1555 |
1610 |
1667 |
$7,783 |
| Insurance: |
2288 |
2300 |
2311 |
2323 |
2335 |
$11,557 |
| Maintenance: |
171 |
413 |
705 |
1474 |
147 |
$2,910 |
| Opportunity Cost: |
699 |
1062 |
1418 |
1839 |
2240 |
$7,258 |
| Repairs: |
0 |
0 |
0 |
323 |
484 |
$807 |
| Total |
$22,283 |
$13,331 |
$13,175 |
$13,821 |
$12,162 |
$74,771 |
| *The data displayed here is for the specific model and trim identified. The award is based on an average of all trims combined as of January, 2007. |
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