In the past, This study took a many things into consideration other than just gas mileage price and purchasing price. Its easy to place more worth on a vehicle with only two attributes in consideration. That kind of research would be like comparing microwaveable dinners to other meals according to just taste and price. Yes, they might taste nice and they might be real cheap, but to consider every aspect (such as health benefits and ingredients) you may see there may be better alternatives.

This goes the same for comparing hybrids to non-hybrid vehicles. Edmunds took many other criteria into consideration when judging a vehicle’s worth. These include the average cost to own the vehicle, the depreciation value, financing options, regular tax rates, other fees (government tax), insurance premiums, fuel, and maintenance and repairs costs. With all of the these different attributes as well as mileage and initial cost, Edmunds provides users with more information and added depth.

To conclude their study, Edmunds ranks cars by “real” cost projection. And to the surprise of many, the Chevy Aveo ranks number one for the best value. This shows the weight media attention has put upon hybrid vehicles. Here we have all sorts of articles being written about how hybrid vehicles are so cost effective, people are paying extra and waiting on lists for these vehicles when really, the best deal is made right here in America.