If shopping base levels I
If shopping base levels I think you are right. The Hybrid and Prime though! 39mpg for the hybrid saves you about $10,000 in gas over 10 years (driving 15k at $3.80 a gallon). Let's say you wanted an extra 40% savings and no emissions for short trips or if you already power your house and car with a solar array, the Prime all the way. Toyota has the reliability and the wealth of experience in hybrid. Subaru needs a breakthrough partnership that majorly changes the game here.