Hybridgruven 2

Previously I did some math on my Hybrid, calculating how much money it has saved me in gas vs. how much more it cost to get a Hybrid. My theory is that you should compare the cost of the Hybrid to the cost of the next most expensive model. Apparently that’s not how auto writers do it, as I just came across a figure of $4,500 for the “Hybrid premium”. That means that my Hybrid is apparently identical to the Civic LX, plus the extra tech.

 

( Geek math and early adopter snobbery behind the cut )