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Which of these hybrid cars do you think is better for me?

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2008 Toyota Prius

54%: 7 votes

2008 Toyota Prius: Prius 5dr HB Touring

2008 Honda Civic

46%: 6 votes

2008 Honda Civic: Civic Hybrid Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

2008 Toyota Prius: Prius 5dr HB Touring

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At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
4 Based on 21 reviews	4 Based on 51 reviews
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$23,770 Invoice $21,816	$22,600 Invoice $20,804
Monthly Payment*
$465 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$442 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%

Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Hybrid	Hybrid
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$645 and up	$706 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
48/45 mpg LessMediumMore	40/45 mpg LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
553 miles NearMediumFar	522 miles NearMediumFar

Engine Summary

Transmission
Automatic	Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD	FWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540 LowMediumHigh	93 @ 6000/110 @ 6000 LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200 LowMediumHigh	89 @ 4500/123 @ 1000 - 2500 LowMediumHigh

Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
Mid-Size 4-Door Sedan	Compact 4-Door Sedan
Passenger Seating
5	5
Cargo Room*
3 Suitcases 14.4 cubic feet	2 Suitcases 10.4 cubic feet

Warranty Summary

Basic Years
3 years	3 years
Basic Miles
36,000 miles	36,000 miles

Safety Summary

Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
4	5
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
4	5
NHTSA Rollover Rating
4	N/A

Dimensions Summary

Weight (lbs)
2,932 lbs LightMediumHeavy	2,877 lbs LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
175 inches ShortMediumLong	176.7 inches ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
67.9 inches NarrowMediumWide	69 inches NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
58.7 inches ShortMediumTall	56.3 inches ShortMediumTall

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