Studies have shown that women have a far broader range for criteria in vehicles than men do. Women tend to pay far more attention to detail when selecting a new car, they look at things like, safety, comfort, practicality and value. That is not to say that style, design and performance are not important to women when they are buying a car, but statistically they tend to focus more on practical features. In 2008 there were ten cars that studies showed appealed more to women consumers.

10. The Chrysler Pacifica attracts many women car buyers because it is flexible and comfortable to drive. It fairs well in crash studies and has an MSRP of just over $25,000 making it both safe and reasonably priced. Though this vehicle appeals to many women in studies falling sales have led to its discontinuation after 2008.

9. Reasonably priced and aggressively styled the Hyundai Tiburon isn’t what most would think of as a woman’s car. However, this sport coupe appeals to more women than men. This is likely because women look more at value and men look more at clout when selecting a sport coupe. This car is preferred because it comes with Hyundai’s 10 year or 100,000 mile warranty and it is priced around $17,000 which is a steal.

8. The Mazda CX-7 is a crossover utility vehicle that is gaining popularity among women drivers. This vehicle has the three main features women tend to look for in a vehicle safety, value and practicality. It is ascetically appealing and versatile in style. This car is moderately priced in at just over $24,000 MSRP.

7. Women who are looking for a safe SUV tend to like the Honda Pilot. This vehicle is a top safety pick and it has enough room to accommodate extra passengers. It doesn’t have the low price tag that some of the other vehicles on the list have, but for many women its impressive safety marks overshadow the MSRP of over $27,000.

6. The BMW Z4 is in the higher price bracket as far as value is concerned at over $36,000 MSRP but it still makes the list of woman’s favorites. This vehicle is comfortable, powerful and feminine which is why women like it.

5. At almost $13,000 MSRP the Nissan Versa is among the least expensive vehicles that you can own. It also has a great fuel economy and it is roomy, comfortable and versatile making it a favorite among women drivers.

4. The Toyota Yaris is not only inexpensively priced at just over $11,000 MSRP but it also gets an impressive 35 miles to the gallon highway. Women tend to prefer smaller cars and this one is an exceptional value making it a favorite.

3. The Hyundai Elantra ranks high on the list for women because it is value priced in the mid $13,000s and has the soft appearance that women like. This car is also spacious and comfortable for a car in the lower price range.

2. Safety, convenience and price have led many women to the Kia Spectra. Priced in the mid $13,000s and with an astonishing 10 year warranty this car hits all the marks women look for.

1. Versatility, safety and impressive fuel economy make the Honda fit the number one car ranked in many surveys of women drivers. Not only does this car hit all the marks that women statistically look for in a car, but it is value priced at just under $14,000 MSRP.