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I got a 2010 Honda Insight two weeks ago. I was considering an equivalently optioned Honda Civic gas (non-Hybrid) but my Insight was only $1,500 more at $20,500. In addition, it gave me more space, split seats, and better interior along with the higher MPG. Much sleeker modern look. Drives tighter than the Prius I test drove and more peppy. Prius rolled more in turns than did Insight. More HP than the Civic gas I test drove since electric motor augments gas motor when needed. I have been averaging 47 to 49 MPG so I am puzzled by the EPA rating and some reviews I have read. Edmunds reported that Prius was actually getting less than the EPA MPG but Insight was getting more. My experience confirmed Edmunds was right at least for the Insight. Therefore, actual difference between the two was only a few MPGs. Not enough to justify the thousands more for the Prius, especially given the sleeker, tighter nature of the Insight. After two weeks, I'm happier than I expected with the Insight. I am wondering where some of the reviews on the Insight have come from and whether the writers really gave the car test drive. I have owned many cars since 1980 and my experience has never been so different from the reviews nor so much more positive.