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When it comes to buying a commuter vehicle, it's hard to beat the value of a hybrid. Not only are gas savings significant in hybrid SUVs and cars, but the prices have come way down since they initially hit the market. Many popular models like the Honda Accord and Kia Optima now have hybrid variants. Although you can still pay a lot for a hybrid, let's take a look at the cheapest hybrid cars and SUVs available for 2020.
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The all-new for 2020 Corolla Hybrid should be a consideration for any car shopper looking at hybrids. Featuring the same sleek and modern looks of the Corolla, the hybrid version is expected to get 52 combined MPG, which is the highest ever for any Corolla. The starting MSRP for the 2020 Corolla Hybrid is $23,100, which still makes it pretty reasonable for a hybrid variant of one of Toyota's most popular cars.
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The interior of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
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The hatchback Ioniq is only available as an alternative fuel vehicle. Along with the hybrid version, it also comes in an electric and a plug-in electric hybrid. The Ioniq is a four-door, small hatchback with plenty of cargo space, a premium cabin and a user-friendly infotainment system. The rear seat is somewhat cramped, but that's to be expected from a smaller car. The Ioniq was refreshed for 2019 to include a longer list of standard safety features as well as optional ones. The base Ioniq gets 57 city mpg and 59 highway mpg for a price tag of $22,400.
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The interior of the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq.
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Honda brings back the Insight for 2019 to give commuters another option with a four-door sedan. The Insight features a 1.5-liter four-cylinder combined with an electric motor to get 55 city mpg and 49 highway mpg. The price tag is just under $23,000 for a similar set of equipment to the Honda Accord. Standard features include the Honda Sensing package for safety and advanced technology like a Wi-Fi hotspot and smartphone integration.
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The interior of the 2020 Honda Insight.
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The Prius is still one of the most well-rounded hybrids, and so it continues to rank high on most hybrid lists. The price is now a very affordable $23,500 on average for base models. A 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine powers the Prius along with two electric motors to assist with maximum fuel efficiency. City mileage is about 58 mpg, and highway mileage is 53 mpg, which makes it perfect for commuters with stop and go traffic routes.
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The interior of the 2020 Toyota Prius.
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For not much over $25,000, you can get a hybrid version of the Honda Accord, which is just as highly rated as the previous version. It has plenty of pep with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and excellent gas mileage with two electric motors helping out. Ratings for both city and highway are 48 mpg. The only other midsize hybrid hitting these numbers is the more expensive Toyota Camry. The Accord Hybrid was recently redesigned for 2018 and is unchanged for 2020.
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The interior of the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid.
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The midsize 2020 Sonata Hybrid can be had for under $27,000, which gets you an excellent commuter car with high safety ratings and one of the best warranties in the business. The spacious and comfortable seating is a big plus, and so are the sizable number of advanced tech features that are either standard or at least optional. The stylish hybrid Sonata is rated by the EPA at 45/51/47 MPG city/highway/combined for the SEL and Limited models and a healthy 50/54/52 MPG city/highway/combined for the more efficient Blue model.
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The interior of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
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The Optima is a sleek four-door sedan that excels at cruising but doesn't necessarily have the sharpest handling. It does have an incredibly smooth ride, though, as it combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine with one electric motor to get 39 city mpg and 46 highway mpg. Those looking for a fuel-efficient commuter car will find much to like about the Optima with a price tag under $26,000 and plenty of standard technology features.
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The interior of the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid.
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Car buyers are no longer limited in only buying passenger cars if they want a hybrid. The RAV4 is one of several hybrid SUVs on the market, and it has a price tag right around $27,000. However, you'll have to go higher than the base model to get most of the high-tech features. The standard motor is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, plus two electric motors. The all-wheel-drive RAV4 gets 34 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
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The interior of the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
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With a price tag around $27,000, the Prius Prime is still pretty reasonable. It's rated as one of the best new cars for teens by US News thanks to its excellent reliability and high safety ratings. It also includes a wide range of infotainment features. Fuel savings make this four-door worth every penny as it's rated for 55 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the way. The Prius has two electric motors and a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gas engine.
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The interior of the 2020 Toyota Prius Prime.
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A rival for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes in 2020 in the form of the immensely popular CR-V Hybrid. Honda is sticking the same hybrid system found in the Accord Hybrid sedan into a more versatile vehicle, and the company estimates it will get around 44 mpg in city driving, making it one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs on the market when it goes on sale early in 2020.
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The interior of the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Interior.
