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Question: Hybrids: are they really more expensive?

You read it everywhere, “Hybrids cost 00 more than equivalent non-hybrid cars.” And that, of course, means that they are too expensive for you.

Some have took the plunge and found that they actually made up the difference in cost between what they paid and what they saved on gas in under a year, thanks to a gallon gas.

But I want to raise this quesiton: Are they actually more expensive to start?

The Toyota Prius starts at ,000, and goes to ,000. Thats right, the actual sticker price of the car is ,000. How much is a Honda Accord? You can price it past ,000! Without a hybrid powertrain!

In fact, the only cars cheaper than the Prius are either compact cars or the base level Ford Fusion and Chevy Malibu and a few assorted other mid-sizes. The Prius is a mid size too.

I laughed recently when a man at BestBuy told me he wouldn’t buy a Prius because of their expense, then told me he was going to buy a brand new, k Avalon. So, are hybrids really more expensive?

Best answer:

Answer by UCANTCME
Overall yes, I found this and it is true…………………………………..

Hybrids are expensive to construct because the manufacturer needs to develop and install two motors instead of one. Plus, the complex vehicles also contain a regeneration system that is used while the driver breaks, gathering energy generated as the vehicle is brought to a stop. These three components are intricate and costly.

The cost of constructing a hybrid car is reflected on the sticker price. Hybrids are considerably more expensive than traditional cars that run solely on gasoline. They are also more expensive to repair. The three systems that comprise the hybrid’s inner workings interact together. When one system fails, they all fail. Since the cars are relatively new to the market, owners can expect to pay hefty repair costs.

The government is trying to offset the high cost of the hybrid car by offering a tax incentive to individuals who buy the vehicles. However, the tax incentive is not enough to cover the difference between the hybrid and the traditional gasoline-run car and it is only offered on a certain number of hybrid vehicles sold by each manufacturer.

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Question: Are Toyota’s failing 40,00 dollars green cars,and hybrids now going to set a new “anti green car” mentality ?

overpriced go green ,pieces of crap!!!!
and will this complete failure damadge the DEM S ,go green in small car campain?

Best answer:

Answer by ?
No you dumb ass. I am a republican but i hate stupid fucks like you

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