When people purchase a car or truck, they base their decision on several criteria. They might buy a car for its looks, safety features, its price, etc…Car prices is a leading driver for the most people to pursue a certain vehicle. Even someone with deep pockets would appreciate a deal. However, these great deals could come at a hefty cost. That cost would be the insurance. So, if you’re in the market for a new vehicle for 2011, consider what annual premium you could end up paying on insurance. Here is a list according to insure.com for vehicles that cost the most and lowest to insure. The cheapest vehicles to ensure at the moment are mostly minivans. And unsurprisingly, the most expensive to insure are German vehicles.
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2011 vehicles with the lowest car insurance rates
| Rank | Make | Model | Style | Cylinders | National average annual premium |
| 1 | Chrysler | Town & Country LX | 4 Door Wagon | 6 | $1,091.80 |
| 2 | Toyota | Sienna | 5 Door Wagon | 4 | $1,100.66 |
| 3 | Toyota | Sienna LE | 5 Door Wagon | 4 | $1,107.70 |
| 4 | Honda | Odyssey LX | 5 Door 2WD SOHC | 6 | $1,114.62 |
| 5 | Nissan | Murano SL | 2WD 4 Door Utility | 6 | $1,127.89 |
| 6 | Jeep | Wrangler Unlimited Sport | 4WD 4 Door Utility | 6 | $1,131.27 |
| 7 | Honda | Odyssey EX | 5 Door 2WD SOHC | 6 | $1,138.16 |
| 8 | Toyota | Sienna | 5 Door Wagon | 6 | $1,142.94 |
| 9 | Ford | Escape XLS | 4WD 4 Door SUV | 4 | $1,150.26 |
| 10 | Toyota | Highlander | 4 Door 2WD Utility | 4 | $1,154.02 |
| 11 | Honda | CR-V LX | 5 Door 2.4L | 4 | $1,155.44 |
| 12 | Hyundai | Santa Fe GLS | 4 Door 2WD Utility | 4 | $1,157.66 |
| 13 | Jeep | Patriot Sport | 2WD 4 Door Utility | 4 | $1,157.70 |
| 14 | Jeep | Wrangler Unlimited Sahara | 2WD 4 Door Utility | 6 | $1,161.20 |
| 15 | Jeep | Wrangler Sport | 4WD 2 Door 3.8L Utility | 6 | $1,162.97 |
| 16 | Mazda | Tribute I | 2WD 4 Door Utility | 4 | $1,163.24 |
| 17 | Ford | Escape XLT | 4WD 4 Door SUV | 4 | $1,166.20 |
| 18 | Chrysler | Town & Country Touring | 4 Door Wagon | 6 | $1,167.38 |
| 19 | Honda | Odyssey EX-RES | 5 Door 2WD SOHC | 6 | $1,167.93 |
| 20 | Subaru | Forester X | 4 Door SUV AWD | 4 | $1,170.45 |
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2011 vehicles with the highest car insurance rates
| Rank | Make | Model | Style | Cylinders | National average annual premium |
| 1 | Mercedes | SL65 AMG | 2 Door Convertible | 12 | $3,543.81 |
| 2 | BMW | 750i | 4 Door Sedan Hybrid | 8 | $3,280.70 |
| 3 | BMW | 750Li | 4 Door Sedan Hybrid | 8 | $3,280.70 |
| 4 | Mercedes | SL63 AMG | 2 Door Convertible | 8 | $3,263.46 |
| 5 | Mercedes | S65 AMG | 4 Door Sedan Turbo | 12 | $3,220.86 |
| 6 | Aston Martin | DB9 | 2 Door Coupe | 12 | $3,120.45 |
| 7 | Mercedes | CL600 | 2 Door Coupe | 12 | $3,114.28 |
| 8 | Porsche | 911 Carrera S | 2 Door Cabriolet | 6 | $3,092.31 |
| 9 | Aston Martin | DB9 Volante | 2 Door Convertible | 12 | $3,088.96 |
| 10 | Mercedes | G55 AMG | 4WD 4 Door Utility | 8 | $3,086.49 |
| 11 | Mercedes | CL65 AMG | 2 Door Coupe | 12 | $3,063.73 |
| 12 | Mercedes | CL63 AMG | 2 Door Coupe | 8 | $3,058.69 |
| 13 | Porsche | 911 Carrera 4S | 2 Door Cabriolet | 6 | $3,046.87 |
| 14 | Mercedes | SL550 | 2 Door Convertible | 8 | $2,942.97 |
| 15 | Jaguar | XJ L Supercharged | 2WD 4.2L 4 Door Sedan | 8 | $2,940.94 |
| 16 | Jaguar | XJ L Supersport | 2WD 4.2L 4 Door Sedan | 8 | $2,940.94 |
| 17 | Porsche | 911 Carrera 4 | 2 Door Cabriolet | 6 | $2,921.61 |
| 18 | Porsche | 911 Carrera S | 2 Door Coupe | 6 | $2,919.90 |
| 19 | Mercedes | S63 AMG | 4 Door Sedan | 8 | $2,898.30 |
| 20 | Jaguar | XJ Supercharged | 2WD 4.2L 4 Door Sedan | 8 | $2,853.2 |