The school year is coming to an end, and some lucky grads out there may be receiving a new or used car from their parents in recognition of their accomplishment. Though a young graduate may be happy with any car, parents should be sure to make the decision carefully. But according to the United States Automobile Association (USAA),  there are some vehicles that are especially well-suited for teens and other young drivers.

The best car for teens, according to the organization, is the sporty Scion tC, followed closely by the more unique Nissan Cube. The fuel-efficient Honda Fit landed in third place, while the Scion XD and Scion X8 rounded out the top five.

USAA's list took a number of factors into consideration, but it mainly focused on what the parents of teens value most in car. A study conducted by the organization found that 81 percent of parents cited reliability as the most important factor when buying their son or daughter a car. Furthermore, around 73 percent said the same about safety, while affordable auto insurance was important to 62 percent of parents.

"The goal of the list is to help members identify vehicles that offer better safety ratings, lower insurance premium costs, higher fuel economy, better overall reliability and lower MSRP compared to other vehicles in the same category."

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