CHICAGO, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the
leading online resource for buying and selling new and used
vehicles, has named its editors' picks for the best hybrid cars for
the money. Experts looked at hybrids of all shapes and sizes to
determine which offer shoppers the most bang for their buck in each
of the different segments.
"Gas prices remain historically high, and one of the most
successful ways that drivers have adapted to this is by embracing
hybrid technology," said Joe
Wiesenfelder, Cars.com's Executive Editor. "It is important
for shoppers to understand the payoff, or lack thereof that hybrids
can offer. Not every hybrid model saves money in the long run
because high sticker prices can sometimes offset savings at the
pump."
Cars.com experts compiled the list based on an efficiency-cost
rating, taking the EPA's combined fuel mileage rating divided by
the base price of the car. A high mpg rating and low price creates
a high efficiency-cost rating. "The ultimate goal of this list is
the help shoppers pay the least for the most mileage," said
Wiesenfelder.
Segment
|
Vehicle
|
MSRP
|
Combined
City/Highway MPG
|
Subcompact
Car
|
2014 Toyota Prius
c
|
$19,890
|
50
|
Compact
Car
|
2014 Honda Civic
Hybrid
|
$25,425
|
45
|
Midsize
Hatchback
|
2014 Toyota
Prius
|
$25,010
|
50
|
Midsize
Sedan
|
2014 Ford Fusion
Hybrid
|
$27,095
|
47
|
Full Size
Hatchback
|
2014 Ford C-Max
Hybrid
|
$25,995
|
43
|
Full Size
Sedan
|
2014 Toyota Avalon
Hybrid
|
$36,365
|
40
|
SUV/Crossover
|
2014 Nissan
Pathfinder Hybrid
|
$35,970
|
26
|
Luxury Compact
Sedan
|
2014 Acura ILX
Hybrid
|
$29,795
|
38
|
Luxury Midsize
Sedan
|
2014 Lincoln MKZ
Hybrid
|
$37,085
|
45
|
Luxury Full Size
Sedan
|
2014 BMW ActiveHybrid
740 Li
|
$85,225
|
25
|
Luxury SUV
|
2014 Lexus RX
450h
|
$47,320
|
30
|
"Shoppers often assume that a hybrid means a compact car," said
Wiesenfelder. "People looking for luxury cars or even large family
haulers can now find hybrid options too. Automakers have caught on
and realize that there is demand for hybrids that can accommodate
drivers with a wide array of capacity needs and budgets."
For more information on hybrids or any of the cars on this list,
visit www.Cars.com or the KickingTires blog.
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SOURCE Cars.com