Is a Hybrid Worth It?

If you are considering a hybrid purely for the gas saving, you better read this. This is full of graphs, charts, equations and one simple conclusion.OmniNerd - Articles: Is a Hybrid Worth It?

Conclusion

While no "green" person would ever advocate buying a hybrid for purely economic reasons,49 it is painfully obvious that existing hybrids lack the ability to make up for their steep prices with gas savings. While a hybrid would present significant savings over something like a new Ford Super Duty, you would always save more with any of a number of economy cars.

Hybrid technology is just entering the mainstream, however. As gas prices rise and hybrid technology improves and cheapens, don't be surprised to find hybrid owners in the green.