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Best-Selling Minivans in Canada
– ratesupermarket.ca
The beloved minivan has become somewhat synonymous with the word “family.”
But what makes a great minivan? What makes it worthy to haul you and your loved ones around from school, to soccer practices and across country on family road trips?
When purchasing a new minivan, people will likely assess the vehicle based on its amenities, like seating capacity, storage space, and built entertainment systems to distract the kids during long drives.
However, price range, fuel efficiency, resale value and the cost to insure the vehicle are also all extremely important factors that matter before buying any vehicle.
If you’re in the market for a new minivan, GoodCarBadCar.com reports that the best-selling minivan in 2016 was the Dodge Grand Caravan, selling more than all the other minivans combined.
Take a look at the best-sellers listed here to assist you with your next purchase:
Dodge Grand Caravan
Starting MSRP (2017): $24,145
Cost of gas per year: $2,426 (fuel pricing not available for models that run on ethanol)
Toyota Sienna
Starting MSRP (2017): $33,690
Cost of gas per year: $2,241 to $2,570
Honda Odyssey
Starting MSRP (2017): $31,090
Cost of gas per year: $2,179
Kia Sedona
Starting MSRP (2017): $27,995
Cost of gas per year: $2,344 to $2,570
Chrysler Town & Country
MSRP (2016): $37,195**
Cost of gas per year: $2,467 (fuel pricing not available for models that run on ethanol)
Chrysler Pacifica
Starting MSRP (2017): $36,495
Cost of gas per year: $2,241
2017 Kia Rondo
MSRP: $23,195
Cost of gas per year: $1,830 to $1,892
2017 Mazda Mazda5
MSRP: $21,995
Cost of gas per year: $1,974 to $2,015
As mentioned before, the cost of insurance can make or break the type of vehicle you wind up purchasing…
10 travel insurance myths to stop believing now
– moneysense.ca
1. MYTH: Provincial insurance such as OHIP provides enough coverage during your trips outside of Canada.
FACT: No, provincial programs such as OHIP in Ontario, RAMQ in Quebec, AHCIP in Alberta or MSP in British Columbia provide very limited coverage that doesn’t exceed a couple of hundred dollars per day. A single day in a U.S. hospital can cost you up to $10,000. So consider getting travel medical insurance when travelling or alternatively, make sure that your credit card provides necessary coverage…