The 20 cars nobody wants to steal in the US

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Car thieves don't like to steal Subarus and BMW 3 Series, according to a recent study published by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Five Subarus make the list researched by the Highway Loss Data Institute, although the least-stolen car in the United States is the BMW 3 Series.

The institute gauged the "relative claim frequency" of theft for 2016 to 2018 car models to compile this list of the 20 least stolen cars in the United States.

20. Cadillac XT5

20. Cadillac XT5 — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $40,595.

19. Mazda MX-5 Miata

19. Mazda MX-5 Miata — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $25,295.

18. Honda Odyssey

18. Honda Odyssey — The Honda Odyssey has been called the "greatest minivan ever made."

The MSRP for the 2018 model was $29,990.

17. Lexus RX 450h 4x4

17. Lexus RX 450h 4x4 — The 2018 model had an MSRP of $45,895.

16. Subaru Crosstrek with EyeSight

16. Subaru Crosstrek with EyeSight — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $22,710.

15. Chevrolet Traverse

15. Chevrolet Traverse — The MSRP for the 2018 model was of $29,930.

14. Subaru Crosstrek

14. Subaru Crosstrek — The Crosstrek model without Eyesight was stolen more than the model with the Driver Assist Technology.

The MSRP for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited, which comes with Eyesight, is $27,195.

13. BMW X5

13. BMW X5 — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $57,200.

12. Subaru Outback with EyeSight

12. Subaru Outback with EyeSight — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $25,895.

11. BMW 3 Series four-door 4x4

11. BMW 3 Series four-door 4x4 — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $35,895.

10. Volkswagen New Beetle

10. Volkswagen New Beetle — Volkswagen will no longer be producing the iconic Beetle as of this year.

The MSRP for the 2018 model was $20,220, making it the least expensive car on the list.

9. GMC Acadia 4WD

9. GMC Acadia 4WD — The MSRP for the 2019 4WD model was $35,995.

8. Subaru Forester with EyeSight

8. Subaru Forester with EyeSight — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $22,795.

7. GMC Acadia

7. GMC Acadia — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $30,015.

6. Subaru Legacy with EyeSight

6. Subaru Legacy with EyeSight — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $23,055.

5. Buick Encore 4x4

5. Buick Encore 4x4 — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $23,200.

4. Chevrolet Equinox 4x4

4. Chevrolet Equinox 4x4 — The MSRP for the 2018 model was $24,525.

3. Tesla Model X 4x4

3. Tesla Model X 4x4 — The Model X had an MSRP of $84,000 in 2018, making it the most expensive car on the list. Tesla doesn't release cars by model years.

2. Tesla Model S four-wheel-drive

2. Tesla Model S four-wheel-drive — The Model S had an MSRP of $75,000 in 2018. Tesla doesn't release cars by model years.

1. BMW 3 Series four-door

1. BMW 3 Series four-door — One claim of theft was registered for the BMW 3 Series in 104,901 insured vehicle years.

The MSRP for the 2018 model was $35,895.