Should I buy a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2010 Toyota Prius or 2009 Toyota Prius?
I have three hybrid cars with commensurate pricing: the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid base, 2010 Toyota Prius base and a loaded 2009 Toyota Prius. The latter seems like the best deal, but now I’m reading of braking and seat problems. Any advice? You should really wait until the 2010 Prius (pictured below, left, next to 2009 Prius) is available to test drive before you make a decision between these hybrids. The Fusion Hybrid and the 2009 Prius are available now, but the 2010 isn’t expected to be on dealership lots until late May. The 2010 Prius is a significant improvement over the 2009; it benefits from increased gas mileage ratings, a higher quality interior and an MSRP that isn’t significantly higher than the 2009’s. In fact, the entry-level 2009 and 2010 Prius both start at $22,000; the pricing differences come in the higher trim levels. The current generation Prius has had complaints about the brake-pedal feel associated with its regenerative braking, but it’s a characteristic of the car
