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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 CarsDirect 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 |
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