9. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Buyers age 23 and younger: 3.3 percent
Base price: $29,200

Why young drivers like it: Though it may be the low-end Mercedes-Benz line, the C-Class still wields elite status. Young buyers will demand the Tele-Aid communications system, an option that includes Mercedes-Benz’s own VIP assistance on demand. With the press of a button, the spoiled youngster will be instantly connected with a Mercedes-Benz concierge via satellite, who will finagle sold-out concert tickets, reserve a VIP table at the hippest club or maybe even help research a homework assignment.

What mom and dad think: Tele-Aid will automatically contact the appropriate authorities if the vehicle’s airbags are deployed, so mom and dad may sleep better while their kid is out on the town.