The Hybrid is comparable to the 4 cylinder XLE not LE.
16 in alloys,6 cd changer, etc.

Do the math and the so-called premium is between 1000 - 3000 (MAX). Throw in the tax rebates some of us ( I got 1600) got and that premium literally disappears or becomes a profit based on your driving technique and distance. If you drive over 20,000miles annually, the TCH is a better bargain even when compared to the poorly spec'd LE. I've had mine for 22,000 miles since Sept 13, 2006. Do the math.....I'm profiting.