Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 – Which is Cheaper to Insure?

Does an Acura MDX or BMW X5 have cheaper car insurance? We compared average car insurance rates by trim level for each model back to 2015 to find a winner.

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  • When comparing 2024 models, the Acura MDX has cheaper overall car insurance rates than a BMW X5 by an average of $528 per year.
  • For a 2024 Acura MDX, car insurance rates range from $1,760 to $2,046 per year, while car insurance for a 2024 BMW X5 ranges from $2,228 to $2,758.
  • Average car insurance cost per month for the BMW X5 is 24.4% more expensive than the Acura MDX, at $158 versus $202, a difference of $44.
  • Out of 41 models in the 2024 midsize luxury SUV segment, the Acura MDX ranks seventh and the BMW X5 ranks 30th for cheapest car insurance cost.

Is Acura MDX or BMW X5 insurance cheaper?

When comparing 2024 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models, the model having more affordable car insurance is the Acura MDX. Insurance rates on an Acura MDX cost an average of $1,896 per year, while insurance for the BMW X5 costs an average of $2,424 per year.

Out of eight Acura MDX trim levels, the cheapest 2024 trim to insure is the Base 2WD model at an average cost of $1,760 per year, or $147 per month.

Out of the five trim levels available for the BMW X5, the cheapest 2024 trim level to insure is the sDrive40i model at a cost of $2,228.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim is the Acura MDX Base 2WD at a cost of $1,760 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the BMW X5 M AWD at an average cost of $2,758 per year.

The table below compares the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2024 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models, with average rates for each vehicle.

2024 Model Year Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,760$147
$1,798$150
$1,836$153
$1,866$156
$1,916$160
$1,952$163
$1,998$167
$2,046$171
$2,228$186
$2,264$189
$2,340$195
$2,534$211
$2,758$230

Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on February 23, 2024

2024 Acura MDX vs BMW X5 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The chart below displays the average cost to insure both models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2024 Acura MDX, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,668 to $3,874 per year for the example age groups. A 2024 BMW X5 costs from $2,128 to $4,972 to insure per year.

Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2024 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2024 Acura MDX vs. 2024 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2024 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$6,007$7,724
20-Year-Old$3,874$4,972
25-Year-Old$2,214$2,828
30-Year-Old$2,032$2,602
40-Year-Old$1,896$2,424
50-Year-Old$1,668$2,128
60-Year-Old$1,568$2,000

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2024 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

The rate tables below show average cost to insure each trim level for a 2024 Acura MDX and BMW X5, including the average rate for each model.

2024 Acura MDX

$1,896

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Acura MDX
2024 Acura MDX TrimsRate
Base 2WD$1,760
Base AWD1,798
Technology 2WD1,836
Technology AWD1,866
A-Spec AWD1,916
Advance AWD1,952
Type S AWD1,998
Type S Advance AWD2,046
2024 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,896

2024 BMW X5

$2,424

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Acura MDX
2024 BMW X5 TrimsRate
sDrive40i$2,228
xDrive40i2,264
xDrive50e2,340
M60i2,534
M AWD2,758
2024 BMW X5 Average Rate$2,424

2023 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

For the 2023 model year, the model having the cheapest rates is the Acura MDX. Insurance on an Acura MDX costs an average of $1,842 per year, while insurance for a BMW X5 costs an average of $2,338 per year.

Out of eight trims for the 2023 Acura MDX, the cheapest average car insurance prices are on the Base 2WD model at a cost of $1,712 per year. For the five trims available for the BMW X5, the cheapest 2023 model to insure is the sDrive40i model at a cost of $2,162.

When average car insurance prices for all 13 trim levels for both 2023 models are compared, the cheapest trim to insure is the Acura MDX Base 2WD at an average rate of $1,712 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the BMW X5 M xDrive costing $2,638 per year.

For prior model years, the average auto insurance rates compare as follows. Click on a model year to show complete data for that year.

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  • 2018 Models – Cheaper average insurance rate: Acura MDX
  • 2017 Models – Cheaper average insurance rate: Acura MDX
  • 2016 Models – Cheaper average insurance rate: Acura MDX
  • 2015 Models – Cheaper average insurance rate: Acura MDX

The table below compares and ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models, showing average cost for each trim level.

2023 Model Year Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,712$143
$1,746$146
$1,784$149
$1,812$151
$1,858$155
$1,900$158
$1,940$162
$1,986$166
$2,162$180
$2,202$184
$2,228$186
$2,464$205
$2,638$220

Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on February 23, 2024

2023 Acura MDX vs BMW X5 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure the two models with different drivers at the wheel. For a 2023 Acura MDX, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,618 to $3,764 per year for the included age groups. A 2023 BMW X5 costs from $2,054 to $4,802 to insure per year.

Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2023 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2023 Acura MDX vs. 2023 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2023 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$5,845$7,463
20-Year-Old$3,764$4,802
25-Year-Old$2,148$2,730
30-Year-Old$1,974$2,510
40-Year-Old$1,842$2,338
50-Year-Old$1,618$2,054
60-Year-Old$1,522$1,930

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2023 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

The next two tables show both 2023 models and all trim levels available for each one, as well as an average rate for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2023 model year is the Acura MDX.

2023 Acura MDX

$1,842

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Acura MDX
2023 Acura MDX TrimsRate
Base 2WD$1,712
Base AWD1,746
Technology 2WD1,784
Technology AWD1,812
A-Spec AWD1,858
Advance AWD1,900
Type S AWD1,940
Type S Advance AWD1,986
2023 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,842

2023 BMW X5

$2,338

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Acura MDX
2023 BMW X5 TrimsRate
sDrive40i$2,162
xDrive40i2,202
xDrive45e2,228
M50i xDrive2,464
M xDrive2,638
2023 BMW X5 Average Rate$2,338

2022 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

When comparing the Acura MDX and BMW X5 for the 2022 model year, the cheaper model to insure on average is the Acura MDX. Insurance on an Acura MDX costs an average of $1,796 per year, whereas insurance for a BMW X5 costs an average of $2,202 per year.

For a 2022 Acura MDX, car insurance rates range from $1,670 per year for the 2WD model up to $1,946 for the Type S Advance model. For a 2022 BMW X5, rates can range from $2,034 per year for the sDrive model up to $2,480 for the M xDrive model.

The table below compares annual and monthly car insurance cost for a 2022 Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates for both models are combined and sorted from lowest to highest cost to allow for easy comparison of cost for individual models.

2022 Model Year Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,670$139
$1,706$142
$1,744$145
$1,774$148
$1,780$148
$1,842$154
$1,904$159
$1,946$162
$2,034$170
$2,070$173
$2,104$175
$2,324$194
$2,480$207

Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on February 23, 2024

2022 Acura MDX vs BMW X5 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The chart shown below shows the average cost to insure both models for drivers aged 20 to 50. Insurance cost ranges from $1,578 to $3,674 per year for a 2022 Acura MDX, and $1,936 to $4,504 for a 2022 BMW X5 for the age groups used in this illustration.

Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2022 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2022 Acura MDX vs. 2022 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2022 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$5,705$6,990
20-Year-Old$3,674$4,504
25-Year-Old$2,094$2,568
30-Year-Old$1,924$2,360
40-Year-Old$1,796$2,202
50-Year-Old$1,578$1,936
60-Year-Old$1,486$1,816

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2022 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

The 2022 Acura MDX has eight trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the 2WD model at an average cost of $1,670 per year. For the five trims available for the BMW X5, the cheapest 2022 trim level to insure is the sDrive trim at a cost of $2,034 per year, or about $170 per month.

When rates are compared for the 13 trim levels of both 2022 models, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Acura MDX 2WD at an average cost of $1,670 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the BMW X5 M xDrive at an average of $2,480 per year.

The two tables below illustrate average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2022 model, including an overall average rate. The 2022 Acura MDX wins out over the 2022 BMW X5 for cheapest car insurance cost.

2022 Acura MDX

$1,796

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Acura MDX
2022 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,670
AWD1,706
Technology 2WD1,744
Technology AWD1,774
A-Spec AWD1,780
Advance AWD1,842
Type S1,904
Type S Advance1,946
2022 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,796

2022 BMW X5

$2,202

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Acura MDX
2022 BMW X5 TrimsRate
sDrive$2,034
xDrive2,070
xDrive45e2,104
M50i xDrive2,324
M xDrive2,480
2022 BMW X5 Average Rate$2,202

2021 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

When comparing insurance rates for 2021 models, the Acura MDX costs an average of $1,826 per year to insure and the BMW X5 costs $2,076, making the Acura MDX the winner by $250.

The chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for a range of driver ages. Insurance cost ranges from $1,610 to $3,742 per year for a 2021 Acura MDX, and $1,822 to $4,230 for a 2021 BMW X5 for the example age groups.

Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2021 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2021 Acura MDX vs. 2021 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2021 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$5,806$6,566
20-Year-Old$3,742$4,230
25-Year-Old$2,124$2,424
30-Year-Old$1,950$2,230
40-Year-Old$1,826$2,076
50-Year-Old$1,610$1,822
60-Year-Old$1,512$1,712

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2021 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

For the 13 trims available for the 2021 Acura MDX, the cheapest trim level to insure is the 2WD model at an average cost of $1,722 per year. The 2021 BMW X5 has 14 trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the sDrive 40i AWD trim at an average cost of $1,914 per year, or $160 per month.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Acura MDX 2WD at an average cost of $1,722 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the BMW X5 m50i Executive AWD at a cost of $2,230 per year.

The two tables below show trim level insurance cost averages for both 2021 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The winner for the 2021 car insurance comparison is the Acura MDX.

2021 Acura MDX

$1,826

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Acura MDX
2021 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,722
4WD1,772
Tech 2WD1,772
Tech/Entertainment 2WD1,772
Sport Hybrid Technology AWD1,820
A-Spec 4WD1,824
Tech 4WD1,824
Tech/Entertainment 4WD1,824
Sport Hybrid Advance AWD1,870
Advance 2WD1,878
Advance 4WD1,878
Advance/Entertainment 2WD1,878
Advance/Entertainment 4WD1,878
2021 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,826

2021 BMW X5

$2,076

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Acura MDX
2021 BMW X5 TrimsRate
sDrive 40i AWD$1,914
xDrive 40i AWD1,968
xDrive 40i Premium AWD1,968
xDrive 40i Rear Entertainment AWD1,968
xDrive 40i Executive AWD2,020
xDrive 40i Off-Road AWD2,020
xDrive 40i Sport AWD2,020
xDrive 50i AWD2,124
xDrive 50i Rear Entertainment AWD2,124
m50i AWD2,176
m50i Rear Entertainment AWD2,176
xDrive 50i Executive AWD2,176
xDrive 50i Off-Road AWD2,176
m50i Executive AWD2,230
2021 BMW X5 Average Rate$2,076

2020 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

For the 2020 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models, the Acura MDX has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $238 per year.

The rate chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models rated for different driver ages. For a 2020 Acura MDX, average insurance cost ranges from $1,560 to $3,626 per year for the age groups used in the chart. A 2020 BMW X5 costs from $1,760 to $4,086 to insure per year.

Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2020 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2020 Acura MDX vs. 2020 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2020 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$5,620$6,340
20-Year-Old$3,626$4,086
25-Year-Old$2,058$2,340
30-Year-Old$1,888$2,152
40-Year-Old$1,768$2,006
50-Year-Old$1,560$1,760
60-Year-Old$1,468$1,656

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2020 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

2020 Acura MDX

$1,768

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Acura MDX
2020 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,666
4WD1,718
Tech 2WD1,718
Tech/Entertainment 2WD1,718
Sport Hybrid Technology AWD1,762
A-Spec 4WD1,768
Tech 4WD1,768
Tech/Entertainment 4WD1,768
Sport Hybrid Advance AWD1,814
Advance 2WD1,818
Advance 4WD1,818
Advance/Entertainment 2WD1,818
Advance/Entertainment 4WD1,818
2020 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,768

2020 BMW X5

$2,006

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Acura MDX
2020 BMW X5 TrimsRate
sDrive 40i AWD$1,852
xDrive 40i AWD1,904
xDrive 40i Premium AWD1,904
xDrive 40i Rear Entertainment AWD1,904
xDrive 40i Executive AWD1,954
xDrive 40i Off-Road AWD1,954
xDrive 40i Sport AWD1,954
xDrive 50i AWD2,054
xDrive 50i Rear Entertainment AWD2,054
m50i AWD2,104
m50i Rear Entertainment AWD2,104
xDrive 50i Executive AWD2,104
xDrive 50i Off-Road AWD2,104
m50i Executive AWD2,154
2020 BMW X5 Average Rate$2,006

2019 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

When comparing average insurance rates for the 2019 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models, the Acura MDX is cheaper by an average of $198 per year for 2019.

The next chart illustrates the average cost to insure both 2019 models using a range of rated driver ages. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,496 to $3,464 per year for a 2019 Acura MDX, and $1,662 to $3,836 for a 2019 BMW X5 for the included age groups.

Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2019 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2019 Acura MDX vs. 2019 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2019 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$5,370$5,942
20-Year-Old$3,464$3,836
25-Year-Old$1,968$2,204
30-Year-Old$1,804$2,028
40-Year-Old$1,692$1,890
50-Year-Old$1,496$1,662
60-Year-Old$1,404$1,560

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2019 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

Out of 13 trims for the 2019 Acura MDX, the cheapest average insurance prices are on the 2WD model at a cost of $1,582 per year, or around $132 per month. For the two trim levels available for the BMW X5, the cheapest 2019 model to insure is the xDrive 40i AWD trim at a cost of $1,820 per year, or about $152 per month.

When car insurance rates for all 15 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Acura MDX 2WD at a cost of $1,582 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the BMW X5 xDrive 50i AWD at a cost of $1,964 per year.

The next two rate tables illustrate average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2019 models, along with the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2019 car insurance battle is the Acura MDX.

2019 Acura MDX

$1,692

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Acura MDX
2019 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,582
4WD1,630
Tech Package 2WD1,630
A-Spec 4WD1,678
Tech Package 4WD1,678
Tech/Entertainment 2WD1,678
Tech/Entertainment 4WD1,678
Sport Hybrid Technology Package AWD1,720
Advance Package 2WD1,726
Advance Package 4WD1,726
Advance/Entertainment 2WD1,726
Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD1,768
Advance/Entertainment 4WD1,774
2019 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,692

2019 BMW X5

$1,890

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Acura MDX
2019 BMW X5 TrimsRate
xDrive 40i AWD$1,820
xDrive 50i AWD1,964
2019 BMW X5 Average Rate$1,890

2018 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

When comparing insurance rates for 2018 models, the Acura MDX costs an average of $1,602 per year to insure and the BMW X5 costs $1,850, making the Acura MDX the winner by $248 for 2018.

The chart below shows the average cost to insure both 2018 models using a range of rated driver ages. For a 2018 Acura MDX, average insurance cost ranges from $1,418 to $3,276 per year for the driver ages used. A 2018 BMW X5 costs from $1,626 to $3,766 to insure per year.

Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2018 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2018 Acura MDX vs. 2018 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2018 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$5,067$5,838
20-Year-Old$3,276$3,766
25-Year-Old$1,864$2,158
30-Year-Old$1,708$1,984
40-Year-Old$1,602$1,850
50-Year-Old$1,418$1,626
60-Year-Old$1,330$1,530

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2018 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

Out of 12 trims for the 2018 Acura MDX, the cheapest insurance prices are on the 2WD trim at a cost of $1,510 per year, or $126 per month. The 2018 BMW X5 has six trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the 3.5i sDrive 2WD model at an average cost of $1,790 per year, or $149 per month.

When all 18 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Acura MDX 2WD at an average cost of $1,510 per year. The most expensive trim is the BMW X5 M AWD at an average cost of $1,926 per year.

The tables below show the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2018 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2018 Acura MDX has cheaper average auto insurance rates than the 2018 BMW X5.

2018 Acura MDX

$1,602

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Acura MDX
2018 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,510
SH-AWD 4WD1,556
Tech Package 2WD1,556
Advance Package 2WD1,600
Advance Package 4WD1,600
SH-AWD Tech Package 4WD1,600
Tech/Entertainment 2WD1,600
Tech/Entertainment 4WD1,600
Sport Hybrid Technology Package AWD1,642
Advance/Entertainment 2WD1,644
Advance/Entertainment 4WD1,644
Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD1,686
2018 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,602

2018 BMW X5

$1,850

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Acura MDX
2018 BMW X5 TrimsRate
3.5i sDrive 2WD$1,790
3.5i xDrive AWD1,790
3.5d xDrive AWD1,836
4.0e xDrive AWD1,836
5.0i xDrive AWD1,926
M AWD1,926
2018 BMW X5 Average Rate$1,850

2017 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

When comparing insurance rates for 2017 models, a Acura MDX costs an average of $1,540 per year to insure and a BMW X5 costs $1,804, making the Acura MDX cheaper to insure by $264 per year for this model year.

The rate chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both 2017 models using a range of rated driver ages. Insurance cost ranges from $1,364 to $3,142 per year for a 2017 Acura MDX, and $1,586 to $3,666 for a 2017 BMW X5 for the age groups used in the chart.

Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2017 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2017 Acura MDX vs. 2017 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2017 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$4,858$5,681
20-Year-Old$3,142$3,666
25-Year-Old$1,790$2,104
30-Year-Old$1,640$1,936
40-Year-Old$1,540$1,804
50-Year-Old$1,364$1,586
60-Year-Old$1,280$1,490

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2017 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

Out of 14 trims for the 2017 Acura MDX, the cheapest average car insurance prices are on the 2WD model at a cost of $1,452 per year. For the six trims available for the BMW X5, the cheapest 2017 trim level to insure is the 3.5d xDrive AWD trim at a cost of $1,714 per year, or around $143 per month.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Acura MDX 2WD at an average cost of $1,452 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the BMW X5 M AWD at a cost of $2,084 per year.

The next two tables show the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2017 models, plus an average rate for each model. The 2017 Acura MDX reigns victorious over the 2017 BMW X5 for the cheapest average car insurance rates.

2017 Acura MDX

$1,540

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Acura MDX
2017 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,452
4WD1,494
SH-AWD 4WD1,494
Tech Package 2WD1,494
Advance Package 2WD1,538
SH-AWD Tech Package 4WD1,538
Tech Package 4WD1,538
Tech/Entertainment 2WD1,538
Tech/Entertainment 4WD1,538
Sport Hybrid Technology Package AWD1,576
Advance Package 4WD1,580
Advance/Entertainment 2WD1,580
Advance/Entertainment 4WD1,580
Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD1,620
2017 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,540

2017 BMW X5

$1,804

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Acura MDX
2017 BMW X5 TrimsRate
3.5d xDrive AWD$1,714
3.5i sDrive 2WD1,714
3.5i xDrive AWD1,714
4.0e xDrive AWD1,756
5.0i xDrive AWD1,840
M AWD2,084
2017 BMW X5 Average Rate$1,804

2016 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

For 2016 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models, the Acura MDX is cheaper to insure by an average of $326 per year.

The chart below illustrates the average cost to insure the two models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2016 Acura MDX, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,342 to $3,080 per year for the included age groups. A 2016 BMW X5 costs from $1,624 to $3,738 to insure per year.

Figure 9: Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2016 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2016 Acura MDX vs. 2016 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2016 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$4,750$5,767
20-Year-Old$3,080$3,738
25-Year-Old$1,754$2,136
30-Year-Old$1,604$1,958
40-Year-Old$1,508$1,834
50-Year-Old$1,342$1,624
60-Year-Old$1,258$1,522

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2016 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

For the 10 trims available for the 2016 Acura MDX, the cheapest trim level to insure is the 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,444 per year, or $120 per month. The 2016 BMW X5 has six trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the 3.5i sDrive 2WD model at an average cost of $1,718 per year, or about $143 per month.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Acura MDX 2WD at an average of $1,444 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the BMW X5 M AWD costing $2,098 per year.

The two tables below show average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2016 model, along with an average cost for each model.

2016 Acura MDX

$1,508

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Acura MDX
2016 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,444
4WD1,444
Tech Package 2WD1,484
Tech Package 4WD1,484
Tech/Entertainment 2WD1,484
Advance Package 2WD1,524
Tech/Entertainment 4WD1,524
Advance Package 4WD1,562
Advance/Entertainment 2WD1,562
Advance/Entertainment 4WD1,562
2016 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,508

2016 BMW X5

$1,834

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Acura MDX
2016 BMW X5 TrimsRate
3.5i sDrive 2WD$1,718
3.5d xDrive AWD1,758
3.5i xDrive AWD1,758
4.0e xDrive AWD1,798
5.0i xDrive AWD1,876
M AWD2,098
2016 BMW X5 Average Rate$1,834

2015 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5

When comparing car insurance rates for the 2015 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models, the Acura MDX has cheaper rates by an average of $380 per year for 2015.

The chart below shows the average cost to insure both 2015 models for drivers from age 20 to 50. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,128 to $2,564 per year for a 2015 Acura MDX, and $1,460 to $3,354 for a 2015 BMW X5 for the driver ages used.

Figure 10: Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Acura MDX and BMW X5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2015 model year Acura MDX and BMW X5. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2015 Acura MDX vs. 2015 BMW X5 Insurance Cost
2015 Acura MDX vs. BMW X5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX BMW X5
18-Year-Old$3,951$5,177
20-Year-Old$2,564$3,354
25-Year-Old$1,476$1,920
30-Year-Old$1,358$1,764
40-Year-Old$1,272$1,652
50-Year-Old$1,128$1,460
60-Year-Old$1,058$1,370

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2015 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

For the eight trim levels available for the 2015 Acura MDX, the cheapest trim to insure is the 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,228 per year, or about $102 per month.

For the five trims available for the BMW X5, the cheapest 2015 model to insure is the 3.5i sDrive 2WD trim at a cost of $1,548 per year, or around $129 per month.

When average insurance prices for all 13 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Acura MDX 2WD at an average cost of $1,228 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the BMW X5 M AWD at an average cost of $1,896 per year.

The tables below show the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2015 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The 2015 Acura MDX has more affordable average car insurance rates than the 2015 BMW X5.

2015 Acura MDX

$1,272

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Acura MDX
2015 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,228
4WD1,228
Tech Package 2WD1,264
Tech Package 4WD1,264
Tech/Entertainment 2WD1,264
Advance/Entertainment 2WD1,298
Tech/Entertainment 4WD1,298
Advance/Entertainment 4WD1,336
2015 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,272

2015 BMW X5

$1,652

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Acura MDX
2015 BMW X5 TrimsRate
3.5i sDrive 2WD$1,548
3.5d xDrive AWD1,584
3.5i xDrive AWD1,584
5.0i xDrive AWD1,654
M AWD1,896
2015 BMW X5 Average Rate$1,652

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