Today, NADAguides.com released its list of “Best Car Buys” for 2009 and hybrids are included on the list (amidst some major gas-guzzlers.)

“The NADAguides.com Market Data Analysts (MDAs) conducted an in-depth study to identify the criteria that matter most to consumers when considering their next car purchase. If the car received high marks in each of the top five categories, it was recognized as a NADAguides.com “Best Car Buys” for 2009.” (Source: PR Newswire)

The number one hybrid best buy for 2009 is the Honda Civic Hybrid sedan. Are you surprised that it isn’t the Toyota Prius? I know that I am. The Honda Civic Hybrid is, indeed, a great buy and deserves the number one spot but I am used to the Prius always topping these lists. The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid has an MSRP of $23,650, a 42 mpg rating, an average 16% depreciation in the first year, a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty and a 5-star frontal driver crash rating.

The number two-spot belongs to the aforementioned 2009 Toyota Prius. The Prius has an MSRP of $22,000 and gets 47 mpg, which is better than the Honda. However, Prius owners experience an average 27% depreciation during the first year and the car only received a 4-star frontal driver crash rating. After one year, your $22,000 Prius will be worth about $16,060. I say wait a year and buy a 2009 model when the third generation Prius comes out next year.

The Toyota Camry Hybrid comes in as the third hybrid best buy for 2009. The vehicle is a bit pricier with an MSRP of $26,150 and only gets approximately 33 mpg. Unlike the Prius, the average depreciation is only 12% and the vehicle has a 5-star frontal driver crash rating.

Despite dealing with some troubling times lately, General Motors has two vehicles on the top five hybrid list. In fourth place is the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid with an MSRP of $25,555, a 30 mpg rating and a 20% depreciation during the first year.

The 2009 Saturn Aura Hybrid is the last hybrid to make the list. In the number five position, the Aura Hybrid has an MSRP of $26,240, averages 30 mpg but has a whopping 31% depreciation in the first year. Both the Malibu and the Aura Hybrids have received 5-star frontal driver crash ratings.

If you are in the market for a 2009 hybrid, consider the NADAguides.com ratings when making your decision.

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