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, 200619 yr by Dsuupr

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?

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, 200619 yr by Captainbooyah

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.

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.