Now, I know plenty of you smart asses out there will say something like "Because the annual fuel cost is cheaper," but that doesn't quite add up unless you plan on keeping your vehicle for an extended period of time. Even if you get the most fuel-efficient vehicle you're only saving $500 to $800 bucks annually.
When you consider some vehicles cost more than DOUBLE the price of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, you're not exactly winning, as Charlie Sheen would profess.
Anyhow, make sure to take a look at TrueCar's top 10 most fuel-efficient cars and wonder with us: why bother with the hybrids when the Elantra keeps up for LESS?
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TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting has compiled a list of the top ten most fuel-efficient cars currently being sold, based on fuel economy and cost of gas, per 15,000 miles driven annually. Of the top ten, nine vehicles were hybrids, with the 2011 Toyota Prius being the most fuel-efficient vehicle and the 2011 Hyundai Elantra making the list as the only non-hybrid. Pure electric vehicles were excluded from the list because there is no cost associated with filling up a tank...
| Year/Make/Model (Base) | Segment | Base MSRP | Average Paid | Combined EPA | # US Gallons* | Cost Per Year at $3.52** | Cost Per Year at $5.00** |
| 2011 Toyota Prius | Small Car | $23,810 | $22,235 | 49.6 | 302 | $1,064 | $1,512 |
| 2011 Lexus CT 200h | Luxury Car | $29,995 | $30,013 | 41.6 | 361 | $1,269 | $1,803 |
| 2011 Honda Insight | Small Car | $18,950 | $17,851 | 41.3 | 363 | $1,279 | $1,816 |
| 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid | Small Car | $24,700 | $23,290 | 41.3 | 363 | $1,279 | $1,816 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid | Luxury Car | $35,455 | $33,478 | 38.6 | 389 | $1,368 | $1,944 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt | Midsize Car | $41,000 | $40,893 | 37.1 | 404 | $1,424 | $2,022 |
| 2011 Lexus HS 250h | Luxury Car | $36,475 | $34,872 | 34.5 | 434 | $1,529 | $2,171 |
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | Midsize Car | $20,095 | $19,731 | 33.4 | 449 | $1,579 | $2,243 |
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | Small Car | $15,550 | $15,052 | 33.1 | 453 | $1,595 | $2,266 |
| 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid | Midsize Car | $27,435 | $25,158 | 32.7 | 459 | $1,616 | $2,295 |
[Source: TrueCar]
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