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The Ten Cheapest Hybrid Cars

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The Ten Cheapest Hybrid Cars

2012 Hyundai Sonata hybrid front three quarter 300x187 imageEighth Place: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Price: $26,625

EPA Fuel Economy: 35/40 mpg

The Hyundai Sonata hybrid shares most of its mechanical components with the Kia Optima, so it should come as no surprise that the Hyundai has the same horsepower and fuel-economy ratings as the Kia. As a result, the Sonata hybrid carries a sticker price that’s a marginal $175 more expensive than that of the Optima hybrid.

The main difference between the two cars concerns design. Though the Optima hybrid looks only mildly different than traditional models, the Sonata hybrid takes wears a drastically different face. Instead of the elegant chrome waterfall grille on other versions, the hybrid has a gaping black plastic grille. Aerodynamic five-spoke wheels and clear taillights also distinguish the hybrid from normal Sonata models.

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JSinclair39
What about the Ford C-Max? With a starting MSRP of 25.2k that should be in the number 6 spot. It would be my number 1 if your looking for fun to drive and the most standard features.
G376MT
I have owned the 2010 Insight, a 2007 Prius and currently own the 2012 Camry Hybrid LE. Strangely I am a driving enthusiast who also has owned cars like the G37 6MT. Hybrids have come a long way but of all the ones above the standout is the Camry: it is incredibly quick (torquey acceleration is instant) and the car is incredibly smooth and quiet. Handling is...well, still a Camry, but improving. My real world MPG (always check fueleconomy.gov): Camry 40MPG; Insight 42MPG; II gen Prius was 42 also. If you are also in the market I'd consider the Civic Hybrid as people are getting above the EPA, closer to 48MPG, which is outstanding. But for me the best trade off is 40MPG and V6-like performance of the Camry (and they put this same drivetrain in the Lexus 300H that is $38k - it's that good).
East Bay Bobby
Where is the new Ford Fusion Hybrid? Loaded For $26k and 47miles / gallon city and 47 miles / gallon highway!
 
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