The Safest New Vehicles
September 21, 2017
Next to price, safety is the most important attribute consumers look for when buying a vehicle. After all, the main purpose of a car is to transport you and your most precious cargo, and knowing your vehicle has a top safety rating can give you peace of mind.
To help you figure out which vehicles available today are the safest, Forbes compiled a list of vehicles they deem the safest, based on a variety of factors including IIHS crash-test results, and safety technology including auto-braking.
If you're considering purchasing any of these vehicles, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and Edmunds Price Promise to get the best price from local dealers.
Safest Vehicles According to IIHS Crash Tests
| Vehicle | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Cars | |
| Audi A3 | $31,200 |
| Audi A4 | $37,300 |
| Genesis G80 | $41,400 |
| Genesis G90 | $68,100 |
| Lexus ES 350 | $39,895 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class (sedan) | $52,150 |
| Nissan Maxima | $33,795 |
| Toyota Avalon | $33,300 |
| Toyota Corolla | $18,500 |
| Toyota Prius | $23,475 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | $27,100 |
| Volvo S60 | $33,950 |
| Volvo S90 | $46,950 |
| Volvo V60 | $36,150 |
| Crossover SUVS | |
| Acura MDX | $44,050 |
| Lexus RX | $43,220 |
| Toyota Highlander | $30,630 |
| Toyota RAV4 | $24,410 |
| Volvo XC90 | $45,750 |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar, Edmunds, and 1-800 Car Show are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.California Residents - Important:
There is a new online car buying service called Roadster, available only to California residents, which I highly recommend you try - especially if you hate the stress of haggling with a car salesman. They provide an expert concierge who negotiates the price of the car and delivers it to your home with zero hassle - you never have to interact with a dealership. Here is my in-depth review of Roadster and why I recommend it.- Gregg Fidan
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