A Prius is a compact car, is it not? I like a bigger car with some room in it. My wife has a compact and I hate driving it.
I'm leaning heavily towards the Fusion (mid size). 47mpg estimated but I realize that's in the best of conditions/driving style. I'm currently getting about 23mpg in this...
Unless we can get a 0% loan we'll just write a check off our equity credit. Our house is paid for and we only keep that around for things like this or disasters.
Just a note of thanks for the info in this thread. My office just moved and my 20 min local commute just became a 50 min freeway commute. I'm thinking of getting a new fuel efficient car. I'm not a haggler but the information in this thread gives me several starting points.