Someone made the comment that the hybrid features are just an option like a radio. It will give you increased FE, less trips to the pump, less emissions. If this isn't worth the added cost don't buy it. A radio will make you zero money back on the purchase but people upgrade them anyway. Its all about what you want. If you just want money go to a lot and buy any used car I'm sure you can find some old metro's if you look. Probably cost you $1500 or so and get similar mpg than a civic ex. It will save you much more than any new car.

My hydroponics experiment

You ever notice how hard it is to lip read cartoon characters?
"Crazy is what the sane call Delta Flyer"