THE WASHINGTON POST COMPANY 
By CHICAGO, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --With Earth Day approaching, Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, has listed its editors' picks for the best hybrids for the money.
"Gas prices remain volatile, so as shoppers consider more fuel-efficient options, they should know how effectively hybrids deliver gas mileage for their dollar--if they do at all," said Joe Wiesenfelder, Cars.com's Executive Editor. "Simply because a hybrid gets great gas mileage doesn't necessarily mean you save money in the long run, because that same hybrid often comes with a higher price tag. To determine if the added expense is worth the cash, we analyzed overall cost compared to the car's efficiency."
To help green-car shoppers get the most bang for their buck, Cars.com's experts looked at each car's average fuel economy and base sticker price. "A high mpg rating and low price provide a high efficiency-cost rating," said Wiesenfelder. "The goal of this is to get the best fuel economy for the least amount of money."
Best hybrids for the money according to the Cars.com editors are:
Segment Vehicle MSRP City MPG Highway MPG
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Subcompact
Car 2013 Toyota Prius c $19,875 53 46
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Compact Car 2013 Honda Insight $19,390 41 44
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Midsize
Hatchback 2013 Toyota Prius $24,995 51 48
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Midsize
Sedan 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid $27,995 47 47
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Full-Size
Car 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid $25,995 47 47
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Compact
Luxury
Sedan 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid $29,795 39 38
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Midsize
Luxury
Sedan 2013 Lexus ES 300h $41,145 40 39
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Full-Size
Luxury
Sedan 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 740 Li $85,195 22 30
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Midsize SUV/
Crossover 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid $41,015 28 28
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Full-Size
SUV/
Crossover 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid $54,040 20 23
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Luxury SUV 2013 Lexus RX 450h $47,205 32 28
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Pickup Truck 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
Hybrid $42,130 20 23
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"Hybrids come in all shapes and sizes these days," said Wiesenfelder. "Many people think that a hybrid won't accommodate their lifestyle because they assume all hybrids are small like the Prius or Insight, but our list helps shoppers looking for a cost effective, efficient car in just about every size and category that can meet the needs of any car shoppers."
To find out more information about any of these cars, or to read full reviews, visit www.Cars.com.
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SOURCE Cars.com
