SlashDot "One of the criticisms of hybrid cars has historically been that  there's no payback...but,   people don't buy hybrids for payback — they buy them to make  a statement .  Nevertheless, a study has now looked  at the question of hybrid payback ...with  surprising results. The fuel costs of 16 hybrids over five years against their  purchase price and financing fees. In a study released in late July, only  a single one of the 16 hybrids cost less to buy and run than its  gasoline counterpart." 
EPIC FAIL - "The one car that would save you money will only cost you $105,000."