You could get the hybrid, just not the luxury trim. I’ve seen a few brokers on here with them, plus deals can always get better towards the end of the month. Don’t listen to dealership salesman. Just figure out which car you want and then hunt deals on that.
I’m curious though, if they’re paying for gas, why the need for the hybrid? You can get several very very good deals on mid-luxury options in that price bracket. Hybrids are very limiting. I’m going through it right now. Not to mention the damn supply issue I mentioned before.