The results of the latest car insurance survey are in, showing what cars and trucks in the United States are most and least likely to be stolen. Do you have to be concerned about a thief making off with your wheels? Read on to find out. The Highway Data Loss Institute of Arlington, VA, which is an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, recently ranked several well-known vehicles by their likelihood of being stolen. Anyone who drives knows that certain cars, trucks, and SUVs are much more prone to theft than others. The cars were ranked on the basis of insurance claims reported for those vehicles. That doesn’t mean that these cars were necessarily stolen the most by unit, but rather that it was more expensive to replace them.
For that reason, the Cadillac Escalade tops the list of highest insurance payouts as a result of theft. These cars are frequently stolen because they are associated with luxury status, but also because they are expensive to begin with and frequently tricked out with premium features (like custom wheels, premium sound systems, and fancy navigation devices) that up their replacement cost even more. One of every four Escalades costs forty thousand dollars or more to replace, and the average claim cost hovers around twelve thousand dollars. The Chevy Corvette z06 is less-frequently stolen, but costs more to replace at over forty-one thousand dollars.
On the other hand, Mini Coopers, Toyota Priuses, and Nissan Muranos come in first on cars with the fewest or cheapest insurance claims. Experts say that “greener” vehicles and those “boring” sedans are much more likely to be targeted by thieves and troublemakers. Other cars at less risk for theft include the Toyota Sienna minivan, the Subaru Impreza wagon, and the Volvo S80.
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