...for the $20,000 difference between this and the VOLT... any owner can buy a lifetime of gas even at 2012 prices of $5 per gallon.
But, in 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco to start at $18,895 with 40 MPG is a BIG eco car with a ton of lux additions...
AutoBlogGreen: General Motors has finally slapped a price tag on the ultra-efficient, all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco. Starting at a base price of $18,895, the compact Cruze Eco is certainly not one of the cheapest vehicles in its class, but it's definitely one of the most efficient. Though not official yet, GM expects that the Cruze will be rated at 40 miles per gallon highway, a number that outshines all others in its segment, at least for now.
The Cruze Eco's higher-than-average base price can likely be attributed to its long list of standard features found on the Cruze Eco include 10 air bags, OnStar, keyless entry, XM Radio, 17-inch alloy wheels and low-rolling resistance tires, most of which are either optional or non-existent in the compact class. The Eco version features GM's 1.4-liter Ecotec turbo and standard six-speed manual transmission. AutoBlogGreen
I will try to ignore that GM already sells millions of Vehicles all around the world that get over 50mpg...