PREMiERdrum Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Buying a hybrid is a responsible environmental move but, given their premium over standard cars, they aren't always a money-saving purchase. A study by CarGurus showed that gas would have to top $7 a gallon to make most hybrids the economical choice. Hybrids command, on average, a 17-percent markup over their standard-powertrain counterparts, which stunts their economy at the pump. The $7-a-gallon break even point is an average. For some cars, the break-even is point is even higher. For a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid to make you money, gas will need to climb to $15 a gallon. On the lower side of the scale are the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid. The Toyota's break-even point came out to $4 a gallon, while the Ford bucked the trend, breaking even at $2.50 a gallon. LINK - Autoblog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 How would they figure in the difference for something like the MKZ Hybrid that costs the same as its gas engine sibling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) How would they figure in the difference for something like the MKZ Hybrid that costs the same as its gas engine sibling? And do they take higher resale value into consideration? If we are heading for $5-$6/gallon gasoline, wouldn't it be likely that anything with relatively poor fuel economy would have shocking resale value compared to more fuel efficient vehicles? Edited March 14, 2011 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 How would they figure in the difference for something like the MKZ Hybrid that costs the same as its gas engine sibling? They tried, but this happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 They tried, but this happened. :lol: That picture has gotten its share of use here lately. I only have myself to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 My buddy just put in an order for a Hybrid Escape...just forwarded this over to him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'd like to see a hybrid Edge, or even Explorer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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