Insurance rankings

Ranking the Least Expensive Cars to Insure

The cheapest cars to insure are often the ones with lowest sticker prices. But this isn't always the case. Factors like safety features, repair costs and typical driver profile all play a role. We analyzed over 300 models and ranked the least and most expensive luxury and popular cars to insure. Our rankings are based on a 40 year old good driver with full coverage and good credit that drives around 13k miles annually.

A few of these rankings may surprise you, while many are right about where you'd expect them to be. Keep in mind that the brand rankings are an average of their models. Some manufacturers only produce small affordable sedans, while others have a full line-up of cars, trucks and SUVs. Click on any brand or model name to see more detail on how age, location and driving record can impact rates. Or, visit our Competitive Quote Tool to search for a lower insurance premium.

Brands

The Cheapest Brands to Insure

1Chrysler is ranked #1 Insurance Costs.
Chrysler Annual premium
Chrysler
$2,008
Annual premium
2Mazda is ranked #2 Insurance Costs.
Mazda Annual premium
Mazda
$2,080
Annual premium
3MINI is ranked #3 Insurance Costs.
MINI Annual premium
MINI
$2,159
Annual premium
4Honda is ranked #4 Insurance Costs.
Honda Annual premium
Honda
$2,240
Annual premium
5Buick is ranked #5 Insurance Costs.
Buick Annual premium
Buick
$2,243
Annual premium

All brands

The Least Expensive Brands to Insure

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Brands ranked least to most expensive by average annual insurance premium for a 40-year-old driver.
RankBrandAnnual Insurance Cost
1Chrysler$2,008
2Mazda$2,080
3MINI$2,159
4Honda$2,240
5Buick$2,243
6Kia$2,273
7Subaru$2,325
8FIAT$2,355
9Hyundai$2,381
10Toyota$2,431

Insurance premiums vary a great deal per individual and by provider. Smart car buyers compare insurance rates before they buy their next vehicle to avoid unpleasant surprises. As car-buyer advocates, our mission is to educate and inform car shoppers before they buy.

Even if you're not in the market for a car, you may still be able to find a more affordable policy with identical coverage. If you haven't compared insurance rates for more than three years, you're due to see what's out there. Insurance companies compete vigorously for new business. Changing insurance carriers is a relatively easy process. You can shop multiple quotes using our Competitive Quote Tool. Who knows, you may be able to save hundreds of dollars per year, in just a few clicks. While it's free to use, we do receive a small commission if you find a better deal.

Models

The Cheapest Cars to Insure

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Models ranked least to most expensive by average annual insurance premium for a 40-year-old driver.
RankModelAnnual Insurance Cost
1Mazda CX-5Mazda$1,955
2Honda CR-VHonda$1,959
3Hyundai KonaHyundai$1,968
4Subaru OutbackSubaru$1,972
5Chrysler VoyagerChrysler$1,976
6Subaru CrosstrekSubaru$1,976
7Hyundai TucsonHyundai$1,984
8Mazda CX-30Mazda$1,988
9Jeep WranglerJeep$1,992
10Kia NiroKia$1,993