Best and worst cars based on collision loss payments

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Best and worst cars based on collision loss payments

By Insure.com

Are you driving a tank or a tin can? The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) has compiled some numbers that show which cars are going to cost you more to fix after an accident and which cars aren't going to pound your checkbook.

These results show the best and worst cars for collision loss payments for 2004-2006 models. The average loss payment per insured vehicle year lets you compare how much damage is done in an accident while factoring in both the frequency of claims and the average loss payment per claim. Loss results are stated in relative terms (100 represents the average result for all vehicles in each loss coverage category).

Best cars

Make & series	Body style	Vehicle size	Relative result
Average collision loss payment per insured vehicle year
Pontiac Montana SV6	minivan	very large	47
Buick Terraza	minivan	very large	52
Land Rover LR3 4WD	SUV	large	53
Dodge Ram 1500 mega cab 4WD	pickup	large	53
Honda Pilot	SUV	midsize	55
Ford F-250	pickup	very large	55
BMW 3 series 4WD	station wagon	midsize	58
Saturn Relay	minivan	very large	58
Honda Pilot 4WD	SUV	midsize	59
Buick Rendezvous 4WD	SUV	midsize	61

Worst cars

Make & series	Body style	Vehicle size	Relative result
Average collision loss payment per insured vehicle year
Dodge Viper convertible	sports car	midsize	865
Maserati Quattroporte	sedan	very large	459
Lotus Elise	sports car	mini	447
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4WD	sports car	small	437
BMW M3	sedan	midsize	301
Honda Civic SI	sport compact	small	258
Mercedes CL class	coupe	large	246
Subaru Impreza WRX 4WD	sport compact	small	242
Cadillac CTS-V	sports sedan	large	242
Bentley Continental GT	coupe	very large	236

Source: Highway Loss Data Institute

Last Updated Oct. 29, 2007

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