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Old 09-08-2010, 09:28 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You're going to have to run the numbers yourself. Keep in mind all the factors though.

purchase price
gas price
maintenance
insurance

Here is a cost analysis of a few new hybrids to a few new normal cars. He doesn't take into consideration maintenance and insurance though:
Comparing hybrids to non-hybrids
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