Hi Droid. I came to the same conclusion, thought without being as precise. I have this thing about Side airbags, so I compared the Corolla LE B (only corolla with SAB), the LE 4 cylinder Camry but adding a power seat and an ipod
connection, and the base Hybrid.
All costs included,
the Corolla was roughly 30,000,
the LE 4 Camry was 33,000
and Hybrid,after $2,000 rebate: 34,000

I keep wondering what will happen to Prius sales once the word gets out.

On the other hand there is that tiny trunk!

Did you get to test drive the TCH or did you buy on spec? If so, did you notice if there is the same display in the Prius? Someone mentioned elsewhere that the base Hybrid doesnt have it. I sat in one (all I was allowed as it had been presold) but didnt think to look.