Or replacing them . . . in the news today, 10.8 out every 1,000 insured Escalades were claimed stolen. The average monetary loss per theft claim was $11,934, said the institute; one in four claims were for $40,000 or more.

Second on the list was the Ford F-250 crew cab (2008-9) at a rate of 9.7 per 1,000. The Infiniti G37 coupe and Dodge Charger Hemi tied for third, with 7.1 claims per 1,000 vehicles.