20 Least Expensive Cars To Insure For 2009 (Mazda5 at #12)

[coolmazda5]

Like salt and pepper, chocolate and vanilla, our look at the 20 most expensive cars to insure for 2009 has a flip-side. Today we'll be looking at the 20 least expensive cars to insure for 2009.

In addition to the most expensive to insure list, the folks at Insure.com put together this list of the least expensive cars to insure. Come join us on this journey to find out what makes these econo-boxes so damn cheap to own that it'd almost be a crime to not consider them for your next purchase. Almost.

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12.) Mazda Mazda5

Price: $17,995
Cost To Insure: $929
Curb Weight: 3417 lbs
Engine Displacement: 2.3 liter inline-four
HP: 153
TQ: 148



Driver Stereotype:
MX-5 driver's family car

Jalopnik Insurance Cost Analysis:
Typically driven by MX-5 drivers when they've got their kids in toe, the Zoom, Zoom nature of the Mazda5 allows for quick maneuvers to escape from the rest of the crazy drivers out there.


And as a reference, No 1:

1.) Hyundai Santa Fe

Price: $21,695
Cost To Insure: $832
Curb Weight: 3727 lbs
Engine Displacement: 2.7 liter V6
HP: 185
TQ: 183


Driver Stereotype:
Not concerned with brand image

Jalopnik Insurance Cost Analysis:
The Santa Fe, while having an unbelievably ridiculous name, is actually quite attractive limiting surrounding driver's desire to crash repeatedly into it. For complete opposite, see Kia Rio5.


Source and the rest of the list:
http://jalopnik.com/5280978/20-least-expensive-cars-to-insure-for-2009/gallery?skyline=true&s=x

[just ang]

I would like to respond to the Hyundai Santa Fe (butt) we pay less than you!

We are in Los Angeles and pay less than that for our brand new 5...

[DKaz]

I pay $1008 basic. :( And $825 optional on top of that.

[just ang]

I pay $1008 basic. :( And $825 optional on top of that.

SERIOUSLY??? Wowza! We have great coverage and pay less that for both of our cars. Heck, less including having an extra car this one month!

[offset_98]

The "Driver Stereotypes" are retarded.

[just ang]

The "Driver Stereotypes" are retarded.

HAHA! You are right, they are! Although, this one actually matches ours. Or, shall I say, matches Stephen...

[x10dude]

My insurance rate basically stayed the same when I traded my 9 year old Accord for my new Mazda5. I was pleased.

[DKaz]

I'm 26, male, married, with one at fault accident 6 years ago. The problem is that our province of British Columbia has public auto insurance with a sole crown insurance corporation ICBC. No competition except with optional insurance which I went through Canadian Direct. My $1008+$825 insurance is per year btw.

Oddly, State Farm in Alberta quoted more or less the same rates for me, although I heard they're expensive compared to the others.

[Darklighter]

Something's wrong when a Mazda5 costs almost as much to ensure as a BMW 328 coupe. Thank you ICBC. Dkaz, that's about how much my wife pays for insurance on her 5 ($1850 or so).

[Heat]

I pay about $180 every six months for this coverage:

Liability: (Bodily injury 100/300) (Property 100)
Uninsured motorist: (bodily injury 100/300)
Underinsured motorist: (bodily injury 100/300)
$250 deductible comprehensive, $250 deductible collision

the $180 is after multi-car, multi-line, and safe driving discounts.


My insurance rate basically stayed the same when I traded my 9 year old Accord for my new Mazda5. I was pleased.

My second car is a '99 Honda Accord. Insurance for it costs about the same as what I am paying for the '09 Mazda5.

[coolmazda5]

The "Driver Stereotypes" are retarded.

I had the chance to look at some more, I agree, completely dumb

[GoFast]

lol even the 5 section has the "how much do I pay for insurance" threads....lol

[coolmazda5]

lol even the 5 section has the "how much do I pay for insurance" threads....lol

Weeeeell, check these out MS3 and other areas (evil):

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123732797&highlight=insurance

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123738568&highlight=insurance

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123744260&highlight=insurance

Just remember that our parents no longer pay for it, so that extra $ saved is always useful for critical mods such as booster seats or cargo boxes

J/k ;)

[wmzda5]

SERIOUSLY??? Wowza! We have great coverage and pay less that for both of our cars. Heck, less including having an extra car this one month!

yeah thats life here in Canada. Actually he's still lucky, I was paying 3200 a year before I switch insurance, now i am paying 1100 less

[wmzda5]

I'm 26, male, married, with one at fault accident 6 years ago. The problem is that our province of British Columbia has public auto insurance with a sole crown insurance corporation ICBC. No competition except with optional insurance which I went through Canadian Direct. My $1008+$825 insurance is per year btw.

Oddly, State Farm in Alberta quoted more or less the same rates for me, although I heard they're expensive compared to the others.

DKaz, try Johnson Insurance.ca I saved 1100 a year on them

[DKaz]

Yah I'll get a quote from them when my insurance is up for renewal. I'm stuck with ICBC for basic insurance but I saved $400 going with Canadian Direct for optional instead of ICBC. The problem is a lot of people choose to stick with ICBC because they think it's less of a hassle to deal with ICBC than other companies, which in ways it kinda is but I've heard horror stories of ICBC screwing people as well.

Thanks!