Many people decide to purchase a hybrid car to reduce their carbon footprint. What they find out as they shop for a car is that the cost of technology makes hybrid cars more expensive than conventional cars. Hybrid cars are available in every category from affordable to luxury models. Hybrid car prices depend on car size and classification.
Affordable
Vehicles on the U.S. News & World Report 2010 Best Hybrid Cars list are priced between $20,000 and $30,000. The 2010 Toyota Prius has a starting price of $22,000. The Ford Fusion Hybrid was the North American Car of the year for 2010, also ranked number one on the U.S. News & World Report "Affordable Midsize Cars" list. The new 2011 Fusion Hybrid model sells for about $28,000.
Upscale
Because of its $40,000 price tag, U.S. News & World Report classifies the 2011 Chevrolet Volt as an "Upscale Midsize Car." The Volt -- also named the "2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year" -- runs on a battery charge for up to 50 miles and switches to gasoline only when the electric charge runs out.
Luxury
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h shares the same platform as the Toyota Prius but has a hybrid system that is 40 percent more powerful. The 250h also offers luxury features associated with the Lexus brand and sells for about $34,000.
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