I saw that article just this weekend. I glanced over it in the few minutes I had and I was bothered by their calculations, though I couldn't put my finger on it, and put it aside to look at more closely when I had more time. I'm glad you are taking them to task about their error.

I had thought that the error was in the tax deductions. I thought they added, rather than subtracted them. Figuring in my $2000 deduction when I first bought my HCH as well as the ~$750 savings in Gas each year for 2 years starts to make up for the extra cost of buying the Hybrid rather than the standard Civic.

Also, I have heard from dealers that some used Priuses (Prii?) actually sell for MORE than their original purchase prices; instead of DEpreciating, they actually Apreciate. Although this is hearsay (and I did see an article on his wall to the same effect), it could indicate that the standard depriciation that Consumer Reports uses needs to be reconsidered for the Prius, and maybe for other Hybrids as well. That could affect their calculations as well.

--A