While hybrid vehicles are very fuel$-$efficient, they are also expensive to purchase. Still, hybrid vehicles sales have a compound annual growth rate of $88\mathrm{.}6$ percent in recent years. Several years ago, the Honda Motor Co$.$ unveiled the hybrid version of the Honda Civic. Sales of the Civic eventually surpassed those of the Toyota Prius, making it the top$-$selling hybrid car in the United States. For years, Honda has experienced tremendous success with its Accords; these Honda cars are the top$-$selling automobiles in the United States. Where would the Honda Civic $($hybrid version$)$ and the Honda Accord fall in the BCG business portfolio analysis matrix?

The hybrid Civic is a star; the Accord is a cash cow.

The hybrid Civic is a cash cow; the Accord is a star.

Due to the overwhelming success of Honda cars, both the Accord and the hybrid Civic are cash cows.

The hybrid Civic is a dog; the Accord is a cash cow.

The hybrid Civic is a dog; the Accord is a star.