Hybrid Car Review

Intellichoice, in it's 2005 Best Overall Value Awards, selected several hybrids for their significantly low costs to own. The Best Car Value for cars under $23,000 went to the hybrid Toyota Prius as well as the the Best of Midsize Class (under $21,000). Meanwhile both SUV categories -- under $28,000 and over $28,000 -- went to the Ford Escape Hybrid two-wheel drive and Toyota Highlander Hybrid two-wheel drive, respectively. In Best Compact over $16,000, the Toyota Camry Hybrid took first prize.

Hybrids are noted for their low fuel costs, but also their low maintenance costs. Not only that, but hybrids are especially good at keeping their value, resulting in high trade-ins.