camry Hybrid more expensive than Impala

[Dsuupr]

Intellichoice informs people of the potential cost of ownership on a vehicle over 5 years.

Using their data

2006 Impala LT with the 3.5 V-6 (as 2007 info was not available)

TOTAL COST of ownership over 5 years - $32,202

2007 toyota camry Hybrid

TOTAL COST of ownership over 5 years - $32,611

2007 toyota camry LE V-6

TOTAL COST of ownership over 5 years - $33,400

2006 honda accord Hybrid

TOTAL COST of ownership over 5 years - $34,706

THIS IS THE ADVERTISING GM SHOULD BE DOING!!!

** Edit added the accord Hybrid

Edited September 2, 2006 by Dsuupr

[PurdueGuy]

bingo. I wonder what the break-even point is as gas prices rise - how expensive does gas have to be for the two to be equal?

[FAPTurbo]

This just ads fuel to the argument that hybrids are nothing but a useless waste of Lithium Ion and silicon chips.

I hope they are just a fad, honestly. I see more and more Prius' every day, and I'm still worried that they're just fuel saving Decepticons waiting for the right moment.

Edited September 2, 2006 by Captainbooyah

[ShadowDog]

Is anyone taking into consideration that cost is not the determining factor for most buyers? I would tend to think that many buyers have more thought to doing their part as environmentally-conscious people.

[Flybrian]

Is anyone taking into consideration that cost is not the determining factor for most buyers?  I would tend to think that many buyers have more thought to doing their part as environmentally-conscious people.

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If such were the case, shouldn't the Insight be the hottest-selling hybrid in America? A realistic 60mpg and all one needs for commuting.