"Break-Even" Period is Shorter for Diesels Over hybrids

Whenever I considered purchasing a hybrid vehicle, it never made financial sense to me due to the additional cost for the hybrid technology. I think most people, who are on a budget, would agree that paying a premium for a hybrid vehicle really does not make much sense. Especially, if the break-even period to recoup those hybrid premiums could be over 10 years (i.e. Lexus RX 400h). Believe it or not, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class diesel improved fuel economy can limit the break-even period to just over 2 years. Wait until the final EPA MPG results are posted of the 2008 VW Jetta TDI. My guess is that the break-even period will be even shorter than 2 years.    

 

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