We’re all looking to save money for cheap car insurance. Who isn’t? But what makes one vehicle more expensive than another to insure? The stereotypes of the drivers of a particular vehicle speak volumes to an auto insurance company. What are you doing with your Ford Shelby GT500 or your Dodge Viper? More than likely, driving fast. These cars are known to attract drivers with high risk. SUVs and minivans are usually driven by mothers and are considered less risky to a car insurance company. Yahoo finance compiled a list of most and least expensive cars to insure. Is yours on the list?
Most Expensive Cars to Insure
No. 1 Most Expensive: Nissan GT-R
Sports car
$2,533
No. 2 Most Expensive: Dodge Viper
Sports car
$2,446
No. 3 Most Expensive: BMW M6
Sports car
$2,236
No. 4 Most Expensive: Ford Shelby GT500
Sports Car
$2,186
No. 5 Most Expensive: Mercedes-Benz G-Class
SUV
$2,088
Least Expensive Cars to Insure
No. 1 Least Expensive: Hyundai Santa Fe
SUV
$832
No. 2 Least Expensive: Kia Sportage
SUV
$840
No. 3 Least Expensive: Hyundai Entourage
Minivan
$848
No. 4 Least Expensive: Kia Sedona
Minivan
$857
No. 5 Least Expensive: Kia Rio5
Passenger
$870
The company calculated nationwide average car insurance premiums for almost 300 2009 model-year vehicles. Averages are based on a 40-year-old male driver who commutes 12 miles to work. This driver has policy limits of $100,000 for injury liability for one person; $300,000 for all injuries and $50,000 for property damage in an accident; and a $500 deductible on collision and comprehensive. This policy also includes uninsured motorist coverage. Rates were averaged across multiple ZIP codes and insurance companies.
1. Drive Less for and get a discount
Some carriers will discount your premium with a low-mileage discount if you drive less than 7,500 miles per year. Also ask your agent if you can receive a commuter discount for using public transportation.
Comprehensive Coverage covers your car or vehicle that is damaged other than through a collision.