The Costs of Higher Fuel Economy

When you look at new car prices and consider a more fuel efficient vehicle, what would you do? Would you pick the more fuel efficient vehicle and hope that you're going to come out ahead on the deal?

If you're buying a Prius, odds are you'll come out well ahead, but other cars, SUVs, and trucks may have more difficulty.

The New York Times compares hybrids with their closest vehicle stable mates