Is it cheaper to buy an SUV or Sedan? While prices may vary by model, it's more than $5,000 cheaper on average to buy a sedan than to purchase an SUV. Between the most expensive sedan (Nissan Altima) and the most expensive SUV (Ford Explorer), there's a difference of more than $8,000.

Are SUVs more expensive than sedans?

So, while SUVs generally are more expensive to insure than sedans, you may find that premiums will vary from model to model, depending on how the vehicle rates on these (and, potentially, other) factors. Therefore, it may be prudent to seek out an SUV that performs well on crash tests, and is less likely to be stolen.

What is better SUV or sedan?

Sedans have a better style, appeal, and class to them that may attract more people towards them than SUVs. Fuel efficiency: Sedans provide better mileage and are more fuel and consequently cost-effective than SUVs. An average sedan can be approximately 30% to 40% more fuel-efficient than an SUV.