Experts Provide Comprehensive Advice for National Teen Driver Safety Week
ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The time eventually comes when most teens need their own vehicle, whether it is for driving to school, work, activities or even heading off to college. Oftentimes parents feel overwhelmed with the choices available and the many factors they need to consider, from budget to safety features and beyond. To help guide parents as they make these important decisions and in honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15 ? 21, 2023), the experts at Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, created 2023's Best Cars for Teens: The List Every Parent Needs. The list includes recommended used cars at various price points, along with helpful advice and things parents should consider as they make this major purchase decision.
Teen Drivers: At-a-Glance Stats
"When it comes to considering the right vehicle for your teen driver, it's all about safety," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book. "For teen drivers, all cars aren't equal. While your teen might be thinking only of their dream car, parents need to balance a vehicle's cost with its safety features. The statistics around teen drivers are quite sobering, so when weighing all the vehicle choices, it really should be 'safety first.'"
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Kelley Blue Book's Best Cars for Teens Lists
When creating the Best Cars for Teens lists, the Kelley Blue Book experts set specific parameters. Pricing was based on Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price range. Where a model offers both a sedan and hatchback, pricing was used for the sedan. All picks in the "Under $20,000" list come with the advanced safety and driver-assist features listed above. The "Under $20,000" vehicles listed all have at least a "Good" rating in at least five of the IIHS crash tests, but almost all the vehicles listed are a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+. While older vehicles often are not available with all the latest safety features, the vehicles selected in the more affordable Best Cars for Teens lists have many of them and performed very well in NHTSA and IIHS testing. All vehicles listed are lauded for their reliability and fuel economy.
Kelley Blue Book's Best New Cars for Teens Under $30,000 | |
1. 2023 Toyota Prius | 5. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek |
2. 2024 Honda Civic | 6. 2023 Hyundai Kona |
3. 2024 Toyota Corolla | 7. 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer |
4. 2024 Kia Seltos | 8. 2024 Nissan Sentra |
Kelley Blue Book's Best Used Cars for Teens Under $20,000 | |
1. 2017 Toyota RAV4 | 6. 2017 Honda Accord |
2. 2018 Mazda CX-5 | 7. 2017 Toyota Prius |
3. 2017 Honda CR-V | 8. 2018 Kia Sportage |
4. 2020 Toyota Corolla | 9. 2018 Honda Civic |
5. 2019 Mazda Mazda3 | 10. 2019 Chevrolet Equinox |
Kelley Blue Book's Best Cars for Teens Under $15,000 | |
1. 2018 Kia Soul | 4. 2015 Honda CR-V |
2. 2017 Toyota Corolla | 5. 2016 Mazda CX-5 |
3. 2018 Mazda Mazda3 | 6. 2015 Toyota Prius |
Kelley Blue Book's Best Cars for Teens Under $10,000 | |
1. 2013 Honda Accord | 5. 2015 Honda Civic |
2. 2013 Toyota Camry | 6. 2009 Toyota RAV4 |
3. 2014 Mazda Mazda3 | 7. 2010 Honda Element |
4. 2013 Toyota Corolla | 8. 2011 Toyota Avalon |
Kelley Blue Book's Best Cars for Teens Under $5,000 | |
1. 2006 Honda Civic | 4. 2006 Honda Pilot |
2. 2007 Toyota Corolla | 5. 2004 Toyota Prius |
3. 2005 Toyota Avalon | 6. 2002 Toyota Highlander |
For more information about the Best Cars for Teens from Kelley Blue Book, including detailed expert reviews, safety information for each model and more, visit https://www.kbb.com/best-cars/teens/.
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About Kelley Blue Book
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry for nearly a century. As the industry standard for generations, Kelley Blue Book provides transparent, objective information and data-driven, innovative tools for consumers, automotive dealers and manufacturers. The company publishes millions of market-reflective values weekly on its top-rated website KBB.com, from its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values to the Kelley Blue Book® Price Advisor tool, which offers a range for what consumers reasonably can expect to pay for a vehicle in their area. KBB.com editors rate and review hundreds of new vehicles each year to help consumers understand the Best Cars and Best SUVs to meet their needs. Kelley Blue BookSM Instant Cash Offer provides a redeemable trade-in offer to transaction-ready consumers and conveniently connects them to local participating dealers. Kelley Blue Book's Service Advisor provides guidance on how much to pay for service and repairs, allowing consumers to schedule service with local dealers on KBB.com. The company also provides vehicle values to finance and insurance companies as well as governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book is a Cox Automotive brand.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company's more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com
SOURCE Kelley Blue Book
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