Many celebrities cruise around in cars that cost more than what the typical person makes in a year, but some celebs stay more on the modest side. Surprisingly, a few major Hollywood stars actually drive cars the everyday person can afford and insure.

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Julia Roberts – Toyota Prius

Julia didn’t opt for a more a less expensive car because she couldn’t afford it — she wanted to help the environment. The Prius, which can run for about $27,600, is a hybrid vehicle that has sold well among its environmentally friendly competitors. It seems Julia cares about being green more than driving in luxury. And if you think Julia’s alone in her stance, check out Leonardo DiCaprio, who’s another pro-Prius celeb.

Elijah Wood – MINI Cooper

Starring in one of the most epic trilogies of all time apparently didn’t land Elijah in a super-expensive ride. He’s been spotted driving around in his MINI, a car that goes for an average of $19,865 to $35,343 for the 2012 model. Who knows — maybe he wanted a car he wouldn’t mind Wilfred destroying. Or maybe he’s just a down-to-earth guy.

Conan O’Brien – Ford Taurus

We’re guessing Conan didn’t buy this gem when he was already making good money, but he was driving it during his first couple of years working on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Plus, he loves referencing his 1992 Taurus on the air, including during his first week on the Tonight Show. Unsurprisingly, the thing is covered in dirt and barely drivable at this point, but it’s definitely brought his fans a lot of laughter.

Zac Efron – Audi S5

Compared to Conan’s Taurus, the Audi S5 may as well be a Lamborghini. It does rank as the most expensive on this list, but that doesn’t mean it’s on the celebrity end of the price spectrum. It’s not just Efron who favors these chic vehicles — Katy Perry, Anne Hathaway, and Sarah Jessica Parker have all owned Audis, as well.

Conclusion

When you think of celebrity spending, you probably don’t imagine the stars getting from place-to-place in pretty average (or even slightly above average) cars. While some may be spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a vehicle, others probably travel the streets amid the common folk, completely unnoticed.

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1. Jessica Sierra Had A Really, Really Bad Week

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2. (NSFW) Nude Photos of Desperate Housewives Star Marcia Cross Showering

These outdoor shower pictures had been rumored for a long time…and they were finally revealed. And be forewarned because the images are definitely NSFW.

3. David Beckham’s Bulging Armani Underwear Ad Campaign Launches

Soccer superstar David Beckham launched new underwear campaign for Armani. Becks seems to be bulging in the photo…and everyone noticed.

4. Tony Parker Accused of Cheating On Eva Longoria

Accusations of a Tony Parker affair came up this week, along with supposed screenshots of text messages. However, Tony Parker and Eva Longoria adamantly reject the accusations.

5. Paris Hilton Gets Revealing With Lingerie for Hottie and the Nottie

So much for the Ms. Good Girl image that we saw straight out of prison. Paris is heating it up for her upcoming movie.

6. Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Fat Butt Gets All the attention

Unflattering pictures of Jennifer Love Hewitt in her bathing suit surfaced, and the Internet went ballistic with questions about whether Hewitt is “fat” – we won’t comment.