The only hybrids you might be able to find for under $5000 are 1st gen Insights, 1st gen Prius's and Civic hybrids.
I personally prefer the Toyota/Ford system with the eCTV because of the engine off driving/coasting. A manual Honda could do engine off coasting, but I don't think the CVTs can do engine off coasting. I seem to get the best results in my Escape by accelerating with gas and then cruising/coasting in electric.
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