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

[Yawesh]

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)