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The Cheapest Cars to Insure

Harry Lloyd

Cheapest cars to insure

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Not all cars cost the same to insure. It could save you a lot of money in the long run by choosing the cheapest cars to insure instead of more expensive ones.

There are many prices and factors that go into what you actually pay for your car, and insurance rates are one of the most important. Even though it makes a big difference to your bottom line, it is very often over looked.

By skipping the step to determine the insurance costs of a vehicle prior to signing on the dotted line, you could end up unintentionally overextending your budget without eve noticing. That's another reason why it's so crucial to learn as much as you can and only choose financing that fits your budget.

Buying a car is already expensive enough without the added cost of automotive insurance. To help those of you out there you are planning on buying affordable new cars in the near future we have developed this list of vehicle that will be more affordable cars to insure. Keep in mind that these are based off national averages and estimates, but should be a good base for your own research.

2012 Model Name MSRP City / Hwy MPG
2012 Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta $13,200 29 / 40
2012 Kia Soul
Kia Soul $13,900 29 / 36
2012 Jeep Patriot
Jeep Patriot $15,995 23 / 29
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Grand Caravan $20,995 17 / 25
2012 Toyota Sienna
Toyota Sienna $25,060 19 / 24
2012 Honda Odyssey
Honda Odyssey $28,375 19 / 28
2012 Nissan Murano
Nissan Murano $29,960 18 / 24
2012 Chrysler Town and Country
Chrysler Town and Country $29,995 17 / 25

Notice anything?

What should jump out immediately about this list is how many cheap minivans appear on it. Minivans aren't the flashiest and sportiest vehicles around, but their status as family transportation cars make them very low priced to insure, regardless of where you live.

There are many factors to take into consideration when buying a car, and getting affordable insurance is another very important one. Don't overlook this very important aspect next time you are out to buy a new vehicle.



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