USAA reveals 'best value' cars and top picks for teens

The top safety pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety before being entered into the selection pool.

Here are the results of USAA's research:

Best value

Large Sedan: Dodge Charger

Midsize Sedan: Dodge Avenger

Small Sedan: Mitsubishi Lancer

Large Luxury Sedan: Lincoln MKS

Midsize Luxury Sedan: Audi A4

Large SUV: Chevrolet Traverse

Midsize SUV: Ford Explorer

Small SUV: Kia Sportage

Midsize Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 450h (hybrid)

Large Pickup: Toyota Tundra

Sports: Scion FR-S

Coupe: Honda CR-Z

Wagon: Audi A3

Minivan: Dodge Grand Caravan

Top picks for teens

1.Dodge Dart

2.Dodge Avenger

3.Honda CR-Z

4.Chrysler 200

5.Honda Insight

6.Volkswagen Golf

7.Hyundai Elantra

8.Nissan Versa

9.Kia Optima

10.Chevrolet Malibu

By Sherrice Gilsbach