CHICAGO, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --With Earth Day approaching, Cars.com, the premier
online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, has
listed its editors' picks for the best hybrids for the money.
"Gas prices remain volatile, so as shoppers consider more
fuel-efficient options, they should know how effectively hybrids
deliver gas mileage for their dollar—if they do at all," said
Joe Wiesenfelder, Cars.com's
Executive Editor. "Simply because a hybrid gets great gas mileage
doesn't necessarily mean you save money in the long run, because
that same hybrid often comes with a higher price tag. To determine
if the added expense is worth the cash, we analyzed overall cost
compared to the car's efficiency."
To help green-car shoppers get the most bang for their buck,
Cars.com's experts looked at each car's average fuel economy and
base sticker price. "A high mpg rating and low price provide a high
efficiency-cost rating," said Wiesenfelder. "The goal of this is to
get the best fuel economy for the least amount of money."
Best hybrids for the money according to the Cars.com editors
are:
Segment
|
Vehicle
|
MSRP
|
City
MPG
|
Highway
MPG
|
Subcompact Car
|
2013
Toyota Prius c
|
$19,875
|
53
|
46
|
Compact
Car
|
2013 Honda
Insight
|
$19,390
|
41
|
44
|
Midsize
Hatchback
|
2013
Toyota Prius
|
$24,995
|
51
|
48
|
Midsize
Sedan
|
2013 Ford
Fusion Hybrid
|
$27,995
|
47
|
47
|
Full-Size Car
|
2013 Ford
C-Max Hybrid
|
$25,995
|
47
|
47
|
Compact
Luxury Sedan
|
2013 Acura
ILX Hybrid
|
$29,795
|
39
|
38
|
Midsize
Luxury Sedan
|
2013 Lexus
ES 300h
|
$41,145
|
40
|
39
|
Full-Size Luxury Sedan
|
2013 BMW
ActiveHybrid 740 Li
|
$85,195
|
22
|
30
|
Midsize
SUV/Crossover
|
2013
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
|
$41,015
|
28
|
28
|
Full-Size SUV/Crossover
|
2013
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
|
$54,040
|
20
|
23
|
Luxury
SUV
|
2013 Lexus
RX 450h
|
$47,205
|
32
|
28
|
Pickup
Truck
|
2013
Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
|
$42,130
|
20
|
23
|
"Hybrids come in all shapes and sizes these days," said
Wiesenfelder. "Many people think that a hybrid won't accommodate
their lifestyle because they assume all hybrids are small like the
Prius or Insight, but our list helps shoppers looking for a cost
effective, efficient car in just about every size and category that
can meet the needs of any car shoppers."
To find out more information about any of these cars, or to read
full reviews, visit www.Cars.com.
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SOURCE Cars.com