You are considering the purchase of a hybrid Honda Civic. Assume that you drive 12,000 per year, and will keep the auto for 10 years, at which time the car will have zero trade-in value. Assume the cost of gas is $2.49/gallon. The "normal" model gets 34 miles per gallon, while the "hybrid" model gets 50 miles per gallon. The hybrid model cost $21,850 while the normal model costs $18,260. All other operating costs are the same. You can invest your money at a 6% interest rate (i. e. use a 6% discount rate).

Given these assumptions, is it a good economic decision to purchase the hybrid?