I get the following with mine. 1) I paid no sales tax at purchase2) I get a $2000 tax deduction this tax year from federal3) I get up to a $1350 tax *credit* from state of MD this year4) Many states will let hybrids in the HOV lanes no matter how many occupants there are5) Some states such as CO will let Hybrid owners use toll roads for free6) You just feel like a better person by driving one..