Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost

We compared the cost to insure an Acura MDX and a Cadillac XT5 back to 2017 to see which has cheaper car insurance quotes.

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  • For the 2024 model year, a Cadillac XT5 has cheaper car insurance rates than a Acura MDX by an average of $132 per year.
  • Out of 41 models in the 2024 midsize luxury SUV automotive segment, the Acura MDX ranks seventh and the Cadillac XT5 ranks second for most affordable car insurance prices.
  • For a 2024 Acura MDX, insurance prices range from $2,174 to $2,526 per year, while the insurance price for a 2024 Cadillac XT5 costs from $2,122 to $2,294.

Is insurance cheaper for an Acura MDX or Cadillac XT5?

Car insurance on a 2024 Acura MDX costs an average of $2,342 per year, and insurance for a Cadillac XT5 costs an average of $2,210 per year, making the Cadillac XT5 the cheaper of the two models by $132 per year.

Out of eight trim levels for the 2024 Acura MDX, the cheapest auto insurance rates are on the Base 2WD model at a cost of $2,174 per year.

For the four trim levels available for the Cadillac XT5, the cheapest 2024 trim level to insure is the Luxury 2WD trim at a cost of $2,122.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the most affordable model and trim level is the Cadillac XT5 Luxury 2WD at an average cost of $2,122 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Acura MDX Type S Advance AWD at an average of $2,526 per year.

The table shown below compares the cost of car insurance for 2024 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models, with average rates for each vehicle.

2024 Model Year Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$2,122$177
$2,162$180
$2,174$181
$2,218$185
$2,260$188
$2,264$189
$2,294$191
$2,304$192
$2,362$197
$2,410$201
$2,466$206
$2,526$211

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 June 27, 2025

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Acura MDX and a 2024 Cadillac XT5
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Acura MDX and a 2024 Cadillac XT5

The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2024 models with different drivers at the wheel. For a 2024 Acura MDX, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $2,056 to $4,776 per year for the driver ages used. A 2024 Cadillac XT5 costs from $1,956 to $4,442 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages.
Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2024 model year Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5. 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. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$7,415$6,832
20-Year-Old$4,776$4,442
25-Year-Old$2,730$2,566
30-Year-Old$2,508$2,360
40-Year-Old$2,342$2,210
50-Year-Old$2,056$1,956
60-Year-Old$1,932$1,832

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 June 26, 2025

The tables shown below illustrate the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2024 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2024 car insurance comparison is the Cadillac XT5.

2024 Acura MDX

$2,342

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Acura MDX
2024 Acura MDX TrimsRate
Base 2WD$2,174
Base AWD2,218
Technology 2WD2,264
Technology AWD2,304
A-Spec AWD2,362
Advance AWD2,410
Type S AWD2,466
Type S Advance AWD2,526
2024 Acura MDX Average Rate$2,342

2024 Cadillac XT5

$2,210

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Acura MDX
2024 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$2,122
Luxury AWD2,162
Premium Luxury 2WD2,260
Premium Luxury AWD2,294
2024 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$2,210

2023 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

Insurance cost for a 2023 Acura MDX averages $2,272 per year, and the 2023 Cadillac XT5 costs an average of $2,166 per year, making the Cadillac XT5 the model with cheaper overall insurance rates.

Out of eight trims for the 2023 Acura MDX, the cheapest insurance prices are on the Base 2WD trim at a cost of $2,110 per year.

For the five trim levels available for the Cadillac XT5, the cheapest 2023 model to insure is the Luxury 2WD trim at a cost of $2,062.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Cadillac XT5 Luxury 2WD at an average cost of $2,062 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Acura MDX Type S Advance AWD costing an average of $2,450 per year.

The next table compares and ranks the cost of car insurance for 2023 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models, showing average cost for every trim level.

2023 Model Year Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$2,062$172
$2,104$175
$2,110$176
$2,154$180
$2,182$182
$2,198$183
$2,216$185
$2,234$186
$2,270$189
$2,294$191
$2,342$195
$2,392$199
$2,450$204

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 June 26, 2025

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2023 Acura MDX and a 2023 Cadillac XT5
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2023 Acura MDX and a 2023 Cadillac XT5

The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2023 models with different drivers at the wheel. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,996 to $4,642 per year for a 2023 Acura MDX, and $1,918 to $4,360 for a 2023 Cadillac XT5 for the age groups used in the chart.

Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages.
Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2023 model year Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5. 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. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$7,212$6,713
20-Year-Old$4,642$4,360
25-Year-Old$2,650$2,514
30-Year-Old$2,434$2,312
40-Year-Old$2,272$2,166
50-Year-Old$1,996$1,918
60-Year-Old$1,876$1,796

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 June 27, 2025

The next tables illustrate the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2023 models, along with an average cost for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance rates for 2023 is the Cadillac XT5.

2023 Acura MDX

$2,272

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Acura MDX
2023 Acura MDX TrimsRate
Base 2WD$2,110
Base AWD2,154
Technology 2WD2,198
Technology AWD2,234
A-Spec AWD2,294
Advance AWD2,342
Type S AWD2,392
Type S Advance AWD2,450
2023 Acura MDX Average Rate$2,272

2023 Cadillac XT5

$2,166

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Acura MDX
2023 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$2,062
Luxury AWD2,104
Premium Luxury 2WD2,182
Premium Luxury AWD2,216
Sport AWD2,270
2023 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$2,166

2022 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

When comparing the Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 for the 2022 model year, the model having more affordable car insurance is the Cadillac XT5. Average car insurance rates for the Acura MDX are $2,214 per year, while insurance for the Cadillac XT5 costs an average of $2,102 per year.

Auto insurance cost varies greatly for different trim levels, however. For a 2022 Acura MDX, rates range from the cheapest price of $2,060 per year for the 2WD model up to $2,402 for the Type S Advance model. For the 2022 Cadillac XT5, rates range from $2,012 per year for the Luxury 2WD model up to $2,208 for the Sport AWD model.

The rate table below compares and ranks the annual and monthly car insurance cost for 2022 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models, showing average cost for each trim level.

2022 Model Year Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$2,012$168
$2,052$171
$2,060$172
$2,102$175
$2,104$175
$2,136$178
$2,150$179
$2,188$182
$2,198$183
$2,208$184
$2,274$190
$2,348$196
$2,402$200

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 June 26, 2025

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Acura MDX and a 2022 Cadillac XT5
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Acura MDX and a 2022 Cadillac XT5

The chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure both models for different driver ages. The average cost of full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,946 to $4,532 per year on a 2022 Acura MDX, and $1,862 to $4,242 for a 2022 Cadillac XT5 for the five different driver ages shown in the chart.

Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages.
Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2022 model year Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5. 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. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$7,041$6,530
20-Year-Old$4,532$4,242
25-Year-Old$2,584$2,442
30-Year-Old$2,372$2,244
40-Year-Old$2,214$2,102
50-Year-Old$1,946$1,862
60-Year-Old$1,830$1,744

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 June 27, 2025

A 2022 Acura MDX has eight trim levels available, with the most affordable trim level to insure being the 2WD model at an average cost of $2,060 per year.

For the five different trims available for the Cadillac XT5, the lowest-cost 2022 trim to insure is the Luxury 2WD trim at a cost of $2,012.

When all 13 trims of both models are combined and compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Cadillac XT5 Luxury 2WD at an average of $2,012 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Acura MDX Type S Advance costing an average of $2,402 per year.

The rate tables below break down all the available trims for both 2022 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The cheapest to insure for the 2022 model year is the Cadillac XT5.

2022 Acura MDX

$2,214

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Acura MDX
2022 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$2,060
AWD2,104
Technology 2WD2,150
Technology AWD2,188
A-Spec AWD2,198
Advance AWD2,274
Type S2,348
Type S Advance2,402
2022 Acura MDX Average Rate$2,214

2022 Cadillac XT5

$2,102

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Acura MDX
2022 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$2,012
Luxury AWD2,052
Premium Luxury 2WD2,102
Premium Luxury AWD2,136
Sport AWD2,208
2022 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$2,102

2021 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

For 2021 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models, the Cadillac XT5 has cheaper car insurance rates by $206 per year.

The rate chart below displays the average car insurance cost for both 2021 models for drivers aged 20 to 50. A full-coverage car insurance policy ranges from $1,986 to $4,618 per year for a 2021 Acura MDX, and $1,814 to $4,140 on a 2021 Cadillac XT5 for the five driver ages sampled in the chart.

Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages.
Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2021 model year Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5. 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. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$7,163$6,374
20-Year-Old$4,618$4,140
25-Year-Old$2,624$2,380
30-Year-Old$2,406$2,184
40-Year-Old$2,254$2,048
50-Year-Old$1,986$1,814
60-Year-Old$1,864$1,700

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 June 26, 2025

For the 13 trims available for a 2021 Acura MDX, the cheapest model to insure is the 2WD trim at an average cost of $2,126 per year.

For the five trims available for the Cadillac XT5, the most affordable 2021 trim to insure is the Luxury 2WD model at a cost of $1,962 per year, or about $164 per month.

When rates are compared for the 18 trims of both 2021 models, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Cadillac XT5 Luxury 2WD at an average of $1,962 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Acura MDX Advance/Entertainment 4WD costing $2,318 per year.

The two tables below detail the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2021 models, along with an average cost for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance rates for 2021 is the Cadillac XT5.

2021 Acura MDX

$2,254

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Acura MDX
2021 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$2,126
4WD2,188
Tech 2WD2,188
Tech/Entertainment 2WD2,188
Sport Hybrid Technology AWD2,246
A-Spec 4WD2,254
Tech 4WD2,254
Tech/Entertainment 4WD2,254
Sport Hybrid Advance AWD2,310
Advance 2WD2,318
Advance 4WD2,318
Advance/Entertainment 2WD2,318
Advance/Entertainment 4WD2,318
2021 Acura MDX Average Rate$2,254

2021 Cadillac XT5

$2,048

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Acura MDX
2021 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$1,962
Luxury AWD2,004
Premium Luxury 2WD2,028
Premium Luxury AWD2,090
Sport AWD2,156
2021 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$2,048

2020 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

A 2020 Cadillac XT5 costs $196 less per year to insure per year on average than a 2020 Acura MDX, a difference of 9.4%.

The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2020 models for a range of driver ages. For the 2020 Acura MDX, insurance cost ranges from $1,928 to $4,470 per year for the age groups included in the chart. Insurance for the 2020 Cadillac XT5 ranges from $1,762 to $4,012 on average per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages.
Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2020 model year Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5. 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. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$6,932$6,178
20-Year-Old$4,470$4,012
25-Year-Old$2,542$2,306
30-Year-Old$2,328$2,116
40-Year-Old$2,180$1,984
50-Year-Old$1,928$1,762
60-Year-Old$1,810$1,650

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 June 27, 2025

A 2020 Acura MDX has 13 trim levels available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the 2WD trim at an average cost of $2,058 per year. Out of the five different option levels available for a Cadillac XT5, the cheapest 2020 trim level to insure is the Luxury 2WD trim at a cost of $1,902.

When all 18 trims of both models are combined and compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Cadillac XT5 Luxury 2WD at an average cost of $1,902 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Acura MDX Advance/Entertainment 4WD at an average cost of $2,242 per year.

The two tables below show both 2020 models and all trim levels available for each one, along with the average rate for each model.

2020 Acura MDX

$2,180

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Acura MDX
2020 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$2,058
4WD2,120
Tech 2WD2,120
Tech/Entertainment 2WD2,120
Sport Hybrid Technology AWD2,176
A-Spec 4WD2,182
Tech 4WD2,182
Tech/Entertainment 4WD2,182
Sport Hybrid Advance AWD2,238
Advance 2WD2,242
Advance 4WD2,242
Advance/Entertainment 2WD2,242
Advance/Entertainment 4WD2,242
2020 Acura MDX Average Rate$2,180

2020 Cadillac XT5

$1,984

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Acura MDX
2020 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$1,902
Luxury AWD1,944
Premium Luxury 2WD1,964
Premium Luxury AWD2,026
Sport AWD2,090
2020 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,984

2019 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

For the 2019 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models, the Cadillac XT5 has cheaper car insurance cost by $226 per year.

The rate chart below illustrates the average car insurance cost for both models for drivers from age 20 to 50. Insurance cost ranges from $1,846 to $4,276 per year for a 2019 Acura MDX, and $1,646 to $3,742 for a 2019 Cadillac XT5 for the age groups included in the chart.

Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages.
Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2019 model year Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5. 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. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$6,625$5,760
20-Year-Old$4,276$3,742
25-Year-Old$2,432$2,164
30-Year-Old$2,228$1,992
40-Year-Old$2,090$1,864
50-Year-Old$1,846$1,646
60-Year-Old$1,734$1,542

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 June 26, 2025

Out of 13 trim levels for the 2019 Acura MDX, the most affordable car insurance rates are on the 2WD trim at a cost of $1,952 per year, or about $163 per month.

For the seven different trims available for the Cadillac XT5, the most affordable 2019 trim level to insure is the 2WD model at a cost of $1,764.

When comparing combined rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Cadillac XT5 2WD at an average rate of $1,764 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Acura MDX Advance/Entertainment 4WD at an average of $2,190 per year.

The next two tables display average car insurance rates for each trim level, including the average rate for each model.

2019 Acura MDX

$2,090

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Acura MDX
2019 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,952
4WD2,012
Tech Package 2WD2,012
A-Spec 4WD2,072
Tech Package 4WD2,072
Tech/Entertainment 2WD2,072
Tech/Entertainment 4WD2,072
Sport Hybrid Technology Package AWD2,124
Advance Package 2WD2,130
Advance Package 4WD2,130
Advance/Entertainment 2WD2,130
Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD2,184
Advance/Entertainment 4WD2,190
2019 Acura MDX Average Rate$2,090

2019 Cadillac XT5

$1,864

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Acura MDX
2019 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
2WD$1,764
AWD1,764
Luxury 2WD1,820
Luxury AWD1,880
Premium Luxury 2WD1,880
Premium Luxury AWD1,940
Platinum AWD2,000
2019 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,864

2018 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

For the 2018 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models, the Cadillac XT5 has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $220 per year.

The next chart illustrates the average cost to insure both 2018 models for four different driver age groups. For a 2018 Acura MDX, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,750 to $4,040 per year for the driver examples in the chart. A full-coverage policy for a 2018 Cadillac XT5 ranges from $1,558 to $3,522 on average per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages.
Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2018 model year Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5. 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. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$6,251$5,419
20-Year-Old$4,040$3,522
25-Year-Old$2,302$2,044
30-Year-Old$2,108$1,880
40-Year-Old$1,978$1,758
50-Year-Old$1,750$1,558
60-Year-Old$1,644$1,458

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 June 27, 2025

Out of 12 trim levels for a 2018 Acura MDX, the cheapest average car insurance prices are on the 2WD model at a cost of $1,862 per year, or about $155 per month. For the seven trim levels available for a Cadillac XT5, the most affordable 2018 trim to insure is the 2WD model at a cost of $1,680 per year, or around $140 per month.

When average car insurance prices for all 19 trim levels for the 2018 model year of both models are compared, the cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Cadillac XT5 2WD at a cost of $1,680 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD costing $2,080 per year.

The next tables detail average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2018 models, along with an average cost for each model. The 2018 Cadillac XT5 reigns victorious over the 2018 Acura MDX for cheapest auto insurance rates.

2018 Acura MDX

$1,978

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Acura MDX
2018 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,862
SH-AWD 4WD1,918
Tech Package 2WD1,918
Advance Package 2WD1,974
Advance Package 4WD1,974
SH-AWD Tech Package 4WD1,974
Tech/Entertainment 2WD1,974
Tech/Entertainment 4WD1,974
Sport Hybrid Technology Package AWD2,024
Advance/Entertainment 2WD2,030
Advance/Entertainment 4WD2,030
Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD2,080
2018 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,978

2018 Cadillac XT5

$1,758

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Acura MDX
2018 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
2WD$1,680
AWD1,680
Luxury 2WD1,736
Luxury AWD1,736
Premium Luxury 2WD1,792
Platinum AWD1,846
Premium Luxury AWD1,846
2018 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,758

2017 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

For the 2017 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models, the Cadillac XT5 is cheaper to insure by an average of $224 per year for this comparison year.

The following chart visualizes the average cost to insure both models for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,682 to $3,876 per year for the 2017 Acura MDX, and $1,484 to $3,352 on a 2017 Cadillac XT5 for the sample drivers in the chart.

Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages.
Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2017 model year Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5. 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. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$5,994$5,151
20-Year-Old$3,876$3,352
25-Year-Old$2,210$1,946
30-Year-Old$2,024$1,790
40-Year-Old$1,900$1,676
50-Year-Old$1,682$1,484
60-Year-Old$1,578$1,392

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 June 26, 2025

Out of 14 Acura MDX trims, the most affordable 2017 trim to insure is the 2WD model at an average cost of $1,792 per year, or about $149 per month.

For the six different trims available for the Cadillac XT5, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the 2WD model at a cost of $1,562 per year, or $130 per month.

When average insurance prices for all 20 trim levels for the 2017 model year of both models are compared, the cheapest trim to buy insurance for is the Cadillac XT5 2WD at an average cost of $1,562 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD costing $1,998 per year.

The two tables below illustrate all the available trims for both 2017 models, along with an average cost for each model.

2017 Acura MDX

$1,900

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Acura MDX
2017 Acura MDX TrimsRate
2WD$1,792
4WD1,844
SH-AWD 4WD1,844
Tech Package 2WD1,844
Advance Package 2WD1,898
SH-AWD Tech Package 4WD1,898
Tech Package 4WD1,898
Tech/Entertainment 2WD1,898
Tech/Entertainment 4WD1,898
Sport Hybrid Technology Package AWD1,946
Advance Package 4WD1,950
Advance/Entertainment 2WD1,950
Advance/Entertainment 4WD1,950
Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD1,998
2017 Acura MDX Average Rate$1,900

2017 Cadillac XT5

$1,676

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Acura MDX
2017 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
2WD$1,562
Luxury 2WD1,614
Luxury AWD1,668
Premium Luxury 2WD1,720
Premium Luxury AWD1,720
Platinum AWD1,772
2017 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,676

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