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Edmunds.com Names Cars and Trucks with Lowest Insurance Costs

Rankings are based on five-year projections for all models across five vehicle segments.

by Staff
January 5, 2011
1 min to read


Edmunds.com released the names of cars and trucks with the lowest insurance cost.

Rankings are based on five-year projections for all models in each class generated by the Edmunds.com data team as a part of their development of Edmunds.com's "True Cost to Own" values. Each model's costs were determined based on the trim level that is the least expensive to insure.

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"Certain models are less expensive to insure than others. Make informed choices to ensure that your car insurance costs fit your budget," said Warren Clarke, Edmunds.com's automotive content editor.

Top 3 Trucks

1. Chevrolet Colorado
2. GMC Canyon
3. Ford Ranger

Top 3 Coupes

1. Kia Forte
2. Honda Civic
3. Chevrolet Cobalt

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Top 3 Sedans

1. Volkswagen Jetta
2. Chevrolet Aveo
3. Suzuki SX4

Top 3 Hatchbacks/Wagons

1. Smart Fortwo
2. Chevrolet HHR
3. Nissan Cube

Top 3 SUVs/Crossovers

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1. Hyundai Tucson
2. Jeep Patriot
3. Kia Sportage

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