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Price (base MSRP)$44,700$54,900$36,300
Fuel Economy23 / 36 MPG
10.23 / 6.53 L/100km		22 / 25 MPG
10.69 / 9.41 L/100km		35 / 34 MPG
/ L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$1,241.38$1,565.22$1,028.57
Estimated annual fuel use Info414 gallons a year522 gallons a year343 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info7,862 pounds a year9,913 pounds a year6,514 pounds a year
Body Type
Sedan
Luxury
Sedan
Luxury
Sedan
Luxury
Technology
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid
Seating555
Pros
  • Great accleration and thrust off the line
  • Impressive mileage even with sprited driving
  • Crisp and smooth shifting form automatic transmission
  • Fastest mass-produced hybrid in the world
  • Very quiet ride
  • Opulent and plush interior, and stylish exterior
  • First high-mileage dedicated luxury hybrid
  • Trunk instead of a hatchback
  • Lots of optional electronic gadgetry
Cons
  • Hefty price tag, even with $900 tax credit
  • Tight back seat
  • Urea system may take some getting used to (although not major)
  • Fuel efficiency takes back seat to performance tuning
  • Trunk space comprimised by battery pack
  • Hybrid option is pricey
  • Tradeoff of max fuel efficiency for luxury features
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Driver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controls
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Drivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlight
Passenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side Taillight
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Low/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rear
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Estimated annual fuel cost

Based on $2.50 per gallon and 12,000 miles of driving per year

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Estimated annual fuel use

Based on a 55% emphasis on city driving

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Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions

One gallon of gas produces approximately 19 pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Other GHG pollutants are not included. Only in-use carbon emissions are included.