Hybrids are worth the extra cost.

I thought i might as well bury the Ignorant putz while i have him wounded. :D

http://www.beyondfossilfuel.com/hybrid/cost_0116.html

Keep in mind this article is from a 2 year old study by Intellichoice. The cost benefits of hybrids have only improved since then

Notice they used the gas price of only $2.26 when they conducted the study.
Just more proof of the economic sense in owning a Prius and some other hybrids.