Intellichoice
STUDY: clean diesels and hybrids have cheaper cost of ownership rates than simple gas cars
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery
Hybrids make IntelliChoice "Best Deal" list
The Civic Hybrid was tops in the Compact Over $16,000 segment while Prius was first in the Midsize Under $21,000 class. Leading the Compact Utility Over $21,000 was Escape Hybrid 2WD and Highlander Hybrid 2WD was crowned in Intermediate Utility Over $29,000.