Prius vs Camry Hybrid
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there WAS a $3350 fed govt tax credit thru late 2006 on the Prius...my brother in Colorado got some crazy amount of credit on his state tax as well.
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While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.
You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.30 per gallon for gas.
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The Prius likely costs more b/c (1) it's the fuel economy leader and thus commands a higher markup, and (2) it has more goodies. When both are fully loaded, the Prius has a few extra gadgets not available on the Camry Hybrid: HID headlights, rearview backup camera, fog lights, rear wiper, digital speedometer, coolant heat reservoir (keeps antifreeze hot between trips), and bladder (in gas tank - collapses as fuel is consumed, eliminating free space into which gasoline can evaporate, reducing outgassing when refueling). On the other hand, the Camry Hybrid has a driver's seat with lumbar support (Prius seat is back-hostile on long drives), a moonroof, dual-zone climate ctl, etc. Personally, I'd prefer the Prius due to the high-tech interior (digital speedo in center of dash, joystick shifter, etc.), better fuel economy, and practical hatchback. However, the camry is going to be more comfortable, quieter, and safer in a crash due to higher mass and greater width.
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The Camry Hybrid is gonna appeal to more people (and this thread shows) just because it's more mainstream, looks like a normal car and doesn't give up much mpg for a significant gain in performance and luxury.
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And yes I considered a Prius but alas the car is not for me... It just doesn't appeal to me. So a Camry Hybrid is a no-brainer. Its roomy, very comfy, drives like ... well.... a Camry, and its got a cool factor.... Check out pics of mine below.Can a Prius look this good?
Or this?
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I have an '08 Camry Hybrid, and it won't get to 60mph in 8s, nor would you ever come close to a 44MPG unless you continually drive downhill all the time And yes I considered a Prius but alas the car is not for me... It just doesn't appeal to me. So a Camry Hybrid is a no-brainer. Its roomy, very comfy, drives like ... well.... a Camry, and its got a cool factor.... Check out pics of mine below.
Can a Prius look this good?
Or this?
And yes I considered a Prius but alas the car is not for me... It just doesn't appeal to me. So a Camry Hybrid is a no-brainer. Its roomy, very comfy, drives like ... well.... a Camry, and its got a cool factor.... Check out pics of mine below.Can a Prius look this good?
Or this?
. j/k. Nice mods btw!
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My Camry Hybrid's trip computer read 42.9mpg after a 300+ mile trip from West Los Angeles to San Jose. The speed limit most of the way is 70mph, and the only time I was under the speed limit was when other cars were in my way. I'd say that's pretty close to 44MPG
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