Here’s The Most Popular Car in Your State

Check out this list of the most popular cars in America.

By John Csiszar July 27, 2021 Auto Loans 101

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When it comes to buying a car, consumers have a choice of dozens of models from a variety of manufacturers. Still, with all of the options, only 10 cars make the list of the most popular automobiles in all 50 states.

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And each region seems to have a favorite. The Nissan Altima is preferred in the South, Chevrolets rule in the Midwest and the Plains, and Honda models are the most popular along the coasts. And in Vermont, Alaska and Hawaii, drivers have different ideas.

Insurify, a website that lets users compare car insurance quotes, compiled data from more than 2 million car insurance applications to determine which cars are driven the most in every state.

Overall, just six brands are represented in the study: Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota. And sedans are overwhelmingly the car of choice, with preferences for SUVs limited.

One of the advantages of driving a car that's popular in your state is that you're likely to find plenty of parts and repair shops that can service your car. Another is that your car is likely to be reliable; otherwise, there wouldn't be as many still out on the road.

At the end of the day, you shouldn't choose your vehicle based on its popularity with your neighbors. However, there are good reasons why most of these car models make the list.

If you're shopping for a new car, take a look at these popular models and see why your fellow Americans think so highly of them.

Last updated: July 27, 2021

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Nissan Altima

Most Popular Car In:

Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas

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Ford Explorer

Most Popular Car In:

Alaska
Montana
Wyoming

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Honda Civic

Most Popular Car In:

Arizona
California
Idaho
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Ohio
Washington

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Honda Accord

Most Popular Car In:

Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Maryland
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Utah
Virginia

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Toyota Corolla

Toyota Camry

Chevrolet Malibu

Most Popular Car In:

Indiana
Michigan

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Chevrolet Impala

Most Popular Car In:

Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin

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Ford Focus

Most Popular Car In:

Kansas
Maine
West Virginia

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Subaru Legacy

Most Popular Car In:

Vermont

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Jami Farkas contributed to the reporting for this article.

About the Author

John Csiszar

After earning a B.A. in English with a Specialization in Business from UCLA, John Csiszar worked in the financial services industry as a registered representative for 18 years. Along the way, Csiszar earned both Certified Financial Planner and Registered Investment Adviser designations, in addition to being licensed as a life agent, while working for both a major Wall Street wirehouse and for his own investment advisory firm. During his time as an advisor, Csiszar managed over $100 million in client assets while providing individualized investment plans for hundreds of clients.