Least Expensive Cars to Insure for 2012

February 16, 2012

Most of you don't think about car insurance while shopping for a vehicle - which is a big mistake.

Insurance has been on the rise in recent years. Different vehicles, even those in the same class, can have vastly different rates.

Insure.com just came out with their annual list of least expensive cars to insure. Check out the list below, and consider adding some of these vehicles to your consideration list.

While we're on the subject of insurance, it's smart to comparison shop your current rates at least once per year. If you haven't done so for several years, it's very possible to save several hundred dollars per year simply by switching.

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Least Expensive Vehicles to Insure for 2012

Rank	Vehicle	Cyl.	Avg Annual Rate
1	Toyota Sienna LE	4	$1,111
2	Toyota Sienna	4	$1,114
3	Jeep Patriot Sport	4	$1,116
4	Jeep Compass Sport	4	$1,118
5	GMC Sierra K1500 Regular Cab	6	$1,121
6	Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab	6	$1,125
7	Dodge Grand Caravan SXT	6	$1,129
8	Ford Escape XLS	4	$1,137
9	Toyota Sienna	6	$1,139
10	Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab	6	$1,143
11	Dodge Journey SXT	6	$1,143
12	Honda Odyssey LX	6	$1,146
13	Kia Sportage	4	$1,151
14	Hyundai Santa Fe GLS	4	$1,152
15	Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport	6	$1,154
16	Nissan Frontier S King Cab	4	$1,162
17	Nissan Frontier SV King Cab	4	$1,163
18	Hyundai Tucson GL	4	$1,166
19	Ford Escape XLT	4	$1,167
20	GMC Canyon	4	$1,167

Most Expensive Vehicles to Insure for 2012

Rank	Vehicle	Cyl.	Nat'l annual avg. rate
1	Audi R8 Spyder Quattro Convertible	10	$3,384
2	Mercedes CL600 Coupe	12	$3,307
3	Mercedes S600	12	$2,948
4	Audi R8 4.2 Quattro Coupe	8	$2,903
5	Porsche Panamera Turbo	8	$2,738
6	BMW 750i Hybrid	8	$2,701
7	Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible	6	$2,674
8	Porsche 911 Turbo S Convertible	6	$2,674
9	Mercedes CL65 AMG Coupe	12	$2,669
10	BMW 750Li Hybrid	8	$2,641
11	Mercedes SL63 AMG Convertible	8	$2,615
12	Mercedes CL63 AMG Coupe	8	$2,613
13	Jaguar XKR Supercharged Convertible	8	$2,585
14	Mercedes S63 AMG	8	$2,542
15	Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe	8	$2,532
16	Audi A8 L Quattro	12	$2,513
17	Mercedes SL550 Convertible	8	$2,458
18	Nissan GT-R Coupe Turbo	6	$2,457
19	BMW 750XI	8	$2,446
20	BMW 750i	8	$2,430

My Recommendation for Car Shoppers

TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and Ryde Shopper 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.
- Gregg Fidan

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Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.

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