This article is imcomplete.
This article is imcomplete. It does not take into account the fact that the Prius COSTS LESS IN MAINTENENCE than the Fiesta.
The Fiesta with auto transmission needs a Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles. The Prius does not.
The Fiesta needs to have a brake job every 30,000 miles or so. The Prius uses electric regenerative braking, which means its brake pads will last past 150,000 miles easily.
The Fiesta has an alternator, starter motor, and timing belt which will eventually wear out and need replacement. The Prius has NO timing belt, NO alternator, and NO starter motor.
Add the decreased maintenance cost of the Prius to the gas savings, the Prius will actually COST LESS TO OWN than a Fiesta.