Buying a Yaris is more economical in long run vs.Prius/Insight - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yawesh · 02-03-2010, 05:26 PM

well, we all know that we need to calculate the offset for hybrid vehicles, which includes how many years a person has to drive the hybrid/using gas to actually negate the extra price paid for the hybrid.

but also, we have to match car specifications as in terms of each vehicles size comparison and luxury,etc.

Is it true, the Honda Insight/Toyota Prius are the same as an yaris/corolla? as in terms of ride quality, space, etc. (i do know prius is larger than yaris)

If so, is it true then - people are only paying for the hybrid when choosing between yaris and prius? nearly 8k difference

So, basically, we would have to use nearly $8k in fuel to make up the difference between these cars....

So, I believe buying a Yaris is still worth it, though one can feel better that you are not polluting the environment driving the Prius.(or pray that gas won't hit near 5 bucks again)

Kal-El · 02-03-2010, 10:32 PM

There's no comparison between a Yaris and Prius in terms of class. The Prius is a much more refined car. Have you seen the Prius' interior? It's not far off from a Lexus. The Yaris on the other hand is infamous for it's cheap interior although I think it's a very good interior for what it is. Also, the Prius is classified as a mid-sized car even though it is fairly compact on the outside. That's two sizes up from a Yaris. Driving refinement reveals a big difference too. The Prius is one of the smoothest cars out there and even though it's no sports car, it handles better too. Bottom line is that a Yaris is an economy car. The Prius isn't (even though it's built to be economical on gas).

There's really no reason that one would cross shop the two but I'm sure there's a few people who have. The Prius isn't intended to be the cheapest to own, the Yaris is.

captainm27 · 02-03-2010, 10:37 PM

Just wait till the Yaris Hybrid comes out.....one day....

john21031 · 02-03-2010, 10:41 PM

When you talk about polution, do you take in consideration the polution that resulted in the process of manufacturing prius batteries.? Top of the line Yaris is probably only 3,000 different than the most basic prius.

When people buy cars, they consider their greedy interests first and not the environment.

Sidicas · 02-03-2010, 11:00 PM

Also, the Prius is seen as a revolutionary and forward thinking car.. A lot of people pay extra just to be able to drive that and be a part of history..

There's not a whole lot that's special on the Yaris. Aside from the cheap (cost wise) traction control and stability control in the 2010 Yaris, you can get all the features of a Yaris and then some in more expensive cars.. Of course, there are much more expensive cars than the Yaris that DON'T have traction control and stability control, but that's the exception rather than the rule. Generally everything in the Yaris you can find in more expensive cars, not so with the Prius..

You can't get the gas mileage of a Prius in your Mercedez Benz.

DevilGirl · 02-04-2010, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

There's no comparison between a Yaris and Prius in terms of class. The Prius is a much more refined car. Have you seen the Prius' interior? It's not far off from a Lexus. The Yaris on the other hand is infamous for it's cheap interior although I think it's a very good interior for what it is. Also, the Prius is classified as a mid-sized car even though it is fairly compact on the outside. That's two sizes up from a Yaris. Driving refinement reveals a big difference too. The Prius is one of the smoothest cars out there and even though it's no sports car, it handles better too. Bottom line is that a Yaris is an economy car. The Prius isn't (even though it's built to be economical on gas).

There's really no reason that one would cross shop the two but I'm sure there's a few people who have. The Prius isn't intended to be the cheapest to own, the Yaris is.

Unfortunately I have seen the interior of the Prius.

Kal-El · 02-04-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Unfortunately I have seen the interior of the Prius.

What don't you like about it? I personally love it (3rd generation that I pictured).

MadMax · 02-04-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

Unfortunately I have seen the interior of the Prius.

Agreed, I don't want to drive the Battlestar Galactica!

Plus, there is the definite "smug factor" in driving the Prius...

Makes me want to drive over them with my Jeep!

And there is no way a Prius comes anywhere close to the Yaris in terms of coolness!

DevilGirl · 02-04-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

What don't you like about it? I personally love it (3rd generation that I pictured).

1. the price for what you get
2. the shifter and it's funky placement
3. the shifter and it's funky selection
4. the push button park
5. the way the dash comes down to meet the center consol. doesn't allow for much hand holding or thigh rubbing.
6. push button start (I like the feel of a key in my hand)
7. lack of a decent trunk (gotta stick those batteries somewhere, and if I'm gonna go back to a sedan, it damn well better have a usable trunk!!)
8. lack of a glovebox above the steering wheel (very handy)
9. where are the cup holders?

DevilGirl · 02-04-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Agreed, I don't want to drive the Battlestar Galactica!

Plus, there is the definite "smug factor" in driving the Prius...

Makes me want to drive over them with my Jeep!

And there is no way a Prius comes anywhere close to the Yaris in terms of coolness!

Me too!!! On both accounts!

eric81 · 02-04-2010, 07:48 PM

The Yaris is deffinately a inexpensive car that gets good mileage. But there are perks to the Prius... lets start with the nicer interior and optionsal heated leather seats, touch screen/ voice activated Navigation, back-up camera, solar power roof, .... oh yeah, and the HUGE tax break on the Prius. Now, with some small modifications, I believe the issues (yes, even I have complaints with the interior style of the Prius) could be fixed and you could have cup holders, finer cut interiors, and not feel like you were in something NASA built. I also believe that the Yaris has just as many improvements that could be made on it too though. For instance, the intake on the Yaris is more like sucking a concrete malt through a coffee stir stick... it is VEY difficult to get stuff through that thing. And have you SEEN the mufflers? You need a GPS to find your way out! The seats are not the most comfortable, and the blu-tooth is in a very inconvienient spot. Now, they both stand the test of time and miles, and they both are priced VERY well for what you get, especially for being Toyota's. I think on the next version of the Yaris, they will get a lot more right, and it shoulf be a great car. The Prius did fix some complaints, but they were trying to get more efficiency out of it as well as more power, and they succeeded, with honors. So it's more of a style thing to either side of this battle. Get what you want and make sure it lasts as long as it takes to pay it off, and you are fine.

Kal-El · 02-04-2010, 10:30 PM

For the record, the Prius does of course have cupholders. They're right behind the shifter like most cars.

90tsi · 02-05-2010, 01:17 AM

CNN did an article on hybrids and cost/economics of them. if i remember they said it would take about 7 to 8 years to save the cost in fuel to make up for the price tag and by then the repairs/upkeep would still out weight the cars in the subcompact class... basically save your cash buy a lil car if your wanting to be cheap.

indyhairball · 02-05-2010, 08:32 AM

I have a 2009 Yaris and a 2008 Prius. Comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges. I like the Yaris to drive around town. Small and maneuverable and with great pick it's just the thing for city driving. However for the road trip a Yaris just doesn't compare to a Prius. The Prius is more comfortable with atuomatic climate control and the great mileage. They both have great attributes.

nemelek · 02-05-2010, 01:06 PM

The Yaris for the money is one of the most economical forms of transportation when buying a new car.

jambo101 · 02-05-2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john21031

When you talk about polution, do you take in consideration the polution that resulted in the process of manufacturing prius batteries.? Top of the line Yaris is probably only 3,000 different than the most basic prius.

Theres also disposal issues with those batteries when they need to be replaced.Personally i dont like the idea of owning a car that somewhere down the road is going to need a $6-$8k battery change when the car will probably be worth less than $5k at the time,also those hybrids are much more computer intensive than a plain old Yaris and when it comes time for repairs i'm sure the Yaris will be a lot cheaper..

Yawesh · 02-05-2010, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indyhairball

I have a 2009 Yaris and a 2008 Prius. Comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges. I like the Yaris to drive around town. Small and maneuverable and with great pick it's just the thing for city driving. However for the road trip a Yaris just doesn't compare to a Prius. The Prius is more comfortable with atuomatic climate control and the great mileage. They both have great attributes.

but doesn't a hybrid save the most gas when in city driving?

Yawesh · 02-05-2010, 03:52 PM

does anyone know how much tax credit one gets from the pruis? (as in how much refunded back to u? )

02-03-2010, 05:26 PM	#1
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	Buying a Yaris is more economical in long run vs.Prius/Insight well, we all know that we need to calculate the offset for hybrid vehicles, which includes how many years a person has to drive the hybrid/using gas to actually negate the extra price paid for the hybrid. but also, we have to match car specifications as in terms of each vehicles size comparison and luxury,etc. Is it true, the Honda Insight/Toyota Prius are the same as an yaris/corolla? as in terms of ride quality, space, etc. (i do know prius is larger than yaris) If so, is it true then - people are only paying for the hybrid when choosing between yaris and prius? nearly 8k difference So, basically, we would have to use nearly $8k in fuel to make up the difference between these cars.... So, I believe buying a Yaris is still worth it, though one can feel better that you are not polluting the environment driving the Prius.(or pray that gas won't hit near 5 bucks again)

02-03-2010, 10:32 PM	#2
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	There's no comparison between a Yaris and Prius in terms of class. The Prius is a much more refined car. Have you seen the Prius' interior? It's not far off from a Lexus. The Yaris on the other hand is infamous for it's cheap interior although I think it's a very good interior for what it is. Also, the Prius is classified as a mid-sized car even though it is fairly compact on the outside. That's two sizes up from a Yaris. Driving refinement reveals a big difference too. The Prius is one of the smoothest cars out there and even though it's no sports car, it handles better too. Bottom line is that a Yaris is an economy car. The Prius isn't (even though it's built to be economical on gas). There's really no reason that one would cross shop the two but I'm sure there's a few people who have. The Prius isn't intended to be the cheapest to own, the Yaris is. Attached Images

02-05-2010, 01:06 PM	#15
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	The Yaris for the money is one of the most economical forms of transportation when buying a new car. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
NEWS: TOYOTA REVEALS ALL-NEW YARIS SEDAN AT 2006 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW	VitzBoy	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	7	09-20-2023 07:50 AM
You know you've had the Yaris too long when...	yarswiss	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	91	04-26-2010 04:23 AM
2007 Yaris Pricing Info !	YarisBueller	New YARIS Purchase Forum	104	06-24-2009 04:54 PM
Yaris - do you find it comfortable on long trips?	360cubes	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	51	05-04-2009 01:31 AM

02-03-2010, 10:37 PM	#3
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Just wait till the Yaris Hybrid comes out.....one day....

02-03-2010, 10:41 PM	#4
john21031 Drives: '10 Fit Sport MT and 2012 Fit Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Castaic, CA Posts: 116	When you talk about polution, do you take in consideration the polution that resulted in the process of manufacturing prius batteries.? Top of the line Yaris is probably only 3,000 different than the most basic prius. When people buy cars, they consider their greedy interests first and not the environment.

02-03-2010, 11:00 PM	#5
Sidicas Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY Posts: 82	Also, the Prius is seen as a revolutionary and forward thinking car.. A lot of people pay extra just to be able to drive that and be a part of history.. There's not a whole lot that's special on the Yaris. Aside from the cheap (cost wise) traction control and stability control in the 2010 Yaris, you can get all the features of a Yaris and then some in more expensive cars.. Of course, there are much more expensive cars than the Yaris that DON'T have traction control and stability control, but that's the exception rather than the rule. Generally everything in the Yaris you can find in more expensive cars, not so with the Prius.. You can't get the gas mileage of a Prius in your Mercedez Benz.

02-04-2010, 07:48 PM	#11
eric81 View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Salesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, IN Posts: 297	The Yaris is deffinately a inexpensive car that gets good mileage. But there are perks to the Prius... lets start with the nicer interior and optionsal heated leather seats, touch screen/ voice activated Navigation, back-up camera, solar power roof, .... oh yeah, and the HUGE tax break on the Prius. Now, with some small modifications, I believe the issues (yes, even I have complaints with the interior style of the Prius) could be fixed and you could have cup holders, finer cut interiors, and not feel like you were in something NASA built. I also believe that the Yaris has just as many improvements that could be made on it too though. For instance, the intake on the Yaris is more like sucking a concrete malt through a coffee stir stick... it is VEY difficult to get stuff through that thing. And have you SEEN the mufflers? You need a GPS to find your way out! The seats are not the most comfortable, and the blu-tooth is in a very inconvienient spot. Now, they both stand the test of time and miles, and they both are priced VERY well for what you get, especially for being Toyota's. I think on the next version of the Yaris, they will get a lot more right, and it shoulf be a great car. The Prius did fix some complaints, but they were trying to get more efficiency out of it as well as more power, and they succeeded, with honors. So it's more of a style thing to either side of this battle. Get what you want and make sure it lasts as long as it takes to pay it off, and you are fine.

02-04-2010, 10:30 PM	#12
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	For the record, the Prius does of course have cupholders. They're right behind the shifter like most cars.

02-05-2010, 01:17 AM	#13
90tsi View User's Garage Drives: 09 yaris Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 555	CNN did an article on hybrids and cost/economics of them. if i remember they said it would take about 7 to 8 years to save the cost in fuel to make up for the price tag and by then the repairs/upkeep would still out weight the cars in the subcompact class... basically save your cash buy a lil car if your wanting to be cheap.

02-05-2010, 08:32 AM	#14
indyhairball Drives: 2009 Yaris, 2008 Prius Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 8	I have a 2009 Yaris and a 2008 Prius. Comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges. I like the Yaris to drive around town. Small and maneuverable and with great pick it's just the thing for city driving. However for the road trip a Yaris just doesn't compare to a Prius. The Prius is more comfortable with atuomatic climate control and the great mileage. They both have great attributes.

02-05-2010, 03:52 PM	#18
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	does anyone know how much tax credit one gets from the pruis? (as in how much refunded back to u? )