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Hybrid cars are all the rage and if you are in the market for one you will be competing with other buyers. Since they are in higher demand you have to do your homework and shop around for the best deals. Here are some tips on how to get the best deal when buying a hybrid vehicle.

One thing you can do is plan ahead. If a hybrid vehicle you really want is going to go be introduced soon; you can go ahead and order it through a dealership. You will likely be put on a waiting list. Usually you have to put down a deposit and will end up paying the full manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). On the other hand, it beats waiting until later on and this way you won’t be paying a dealer markup price.

If the hybrid vehicle you want is already out you can still get on a waiting list if this is the car you really want. Sometimes people decide not to buy a car after they have ordered it. The dealers usually call the next person on the list.

You definitely need to shop around to get the best price. You can check out the different models on the internet. You can look for different dealerships in your area on the Internet. The popularity of certain models of cars depends on what area you are in. You don’t want to have to pay an outrageous amount for your hybrid car. If it is a car that has just been introduced into the market, wait about six months and you will get a better deal.

Everyday hybrid cars are becoming more and available. Most all of the major automakers have at least on type of hybrid vehicle. Anymore, most of them have several to choose from. That is why it is important to shop around to find the best deals.

Since the automakers are all on the quest to produce vehicles that have high fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions there are an abundant of diverse vehicles to choose from. Greener vehicles are becoming more mainstream from entry level to luxury cars. There has even been an increase in clean diesels, which offer the driver more power along with better fuel mileage.

The Green Car Journal has chosen the 2010 Audi A3 TDI for the prestigious title of the Green Car Journal’s 2010 Green Car of the Year. For the second year in a row a clean diesel has taken top honors in the annual award program. Last year the award went to the VW Jetta TDI.

The competition for top honors was tough and among a lineup of stellar vehicles including three hybrids and a clean diesel. The other green cars that were contenders included the Honda Insight Hybrid, the Mercury Milan Hybrid and the Toyota Prius. The other clean diesel in the running for the award was the VW Golf TDI.

The judges of this year’s award liked the rakish styling and 42 mpg highway fuel efficiency of the Audi A3 TDI. This vehicle has a 50% improvement over the A3 gasoline model and has relatively low CO2 emissions. This model is also approved by Audi for operation on up to B5 biodiesel fuel.

The Audi A3 is an entry level luxury car that has a variety of distinctive features, including 17 inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights and a sporty appearance. The Audi A3 looks like a hatchback; however, the EPA officially classified it as a small station wagon. Audi on the other hand describes it as Sportback. No matter what it is called, the Audi A3 TDI is a fuel efficient and low emissions winner of the 2010 Green Car on the Year award.