In the market for a new car? Here are the 10 cheapest cars to insure

The next time you're in the market for a new car, the sticker price shouldn't be all you take into consideration. If you're like most people these days, you're on a tight budget, so you'll also want to make sure you can afford to drive the car of your dreams.

You can help manage your insurance costs by choosing the right kind of car. Getting a great deal on a luxury car may still cost you in the long run. Auto insurance premiums for those kinds of cars can be higher than the average car. In some cases, you may be paying double what you would on some of the nation's least expensive cars to insure.

But which cars offer the best value? According to Forbes.com, in the spring of 2009, auto insurance premiums averaged $1,871 a year per car, and these 10 vehicles offered the best value:

1. Hyundai Santa Fe - $832

2. Kia Sportage - $840

3. Hyundai Entourage - $848

4. Kia Sedona - $857

5. Kia Rio5 - $870

6. Honda Odyssey - $871

7. Smart fortwo - $881

8. Saturn Vue - $911

9. Mazda Tribute - $913

10. Chrysler Town and Country - $915

Whether you're considering purchasing one of these vehicles, or another make and model, car insurance quotes are easy to come by. Many insurance companies offer free car insurance quotes online.

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