Cheapest Car to Insure for New Drivers
You might be eyeing a used Mustang or a Mini Cooper. Don’t. A new driver behind the wheel of a sports coupe is like a toddler holding a flamethrower. Insurers see that and immediately add a zero to your premium. A Mustang for a 18-year-old? We’re talking $4,000 to $6,000 a year. That’s not a car payment—that’s a second mortgage on a small shed.
Ranking the most expensive & cheapest cars to insure for 2026
Surprising fact: The Subaru WRX (a sporty version) costs triple the insurance of a regular Impreza, even though they’re basically the same car. The difference? The WRX is driven by people who yell “Subie Wave!” at strangers. That tiny engine upgrade is a red flag for insurers.