Check it out:
http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGui...ories&year=New

 

I have at least three screw drivers in my tool box. I'm going to pick the right tool for the right job. To me, all three hybrids look pretty good depending upon what I'll be using it for.

Bob Wilson

 

But what about those that can only afford 1 screwdriver? They need to pick the best one of the bunch!

 

We took an Accord for a test drive and noticed the transmission was constantly shifting up/down as if it could not determine which gear it should use at any point in our drive. This took it out of consideration for us.

 

If three cars are very similar then I could see a direct comparison of items such as acceleration, handling, braking, etc. However, the way I look at it is:

Want fast performance with average economy - Honda Accord Hybrid
Want a mid-size sedan with excellent economy - Toyota Camry Hybrid
Want maximum fuel efficiency with hatchback utility - Toyota Prius

 

Honda needs to come out with an E-ccord that puts gas saving as a high priority like Camry did.

 

I really think they missed the mark with the Accord. It's supposed to be a very nice car to drive, but it's $30,000 for a hybrid with no mileage advantage. Looking at the HAH board it seems there are deals to be had.

 

between that and no bluetooth pushed me over the edge to tch

 

Yeah, for me it was between the Accord Hybrid and the Camry Hybrid.

The Accord stickered for about $30500, but could be had for $27500. That did include leather and heated seats, as well as all the other goodies save for nav.

Even with the discount though, it was still more than the Camry I got. I figure he $1000 is a reasonable premium for heated seats, so it was about the same price really.

I wanted to go with the faster car, but at the end of the day I just couldn't justify paying that much for a car with essentially outdated technology at the end of its body style run, when I was staring at a brand new, fresh Camry that got better mileage and had better technology.