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 $104 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 $1,760 to $2,046 per year, while the insurance price for a 2024 Cadillac XT5 costs from $1,718 to $1,860.

Is insurance cheaper for an Acura MDX or Cadillac XT5?

Car insurance on a 2024 Acura MDX costs an average of $1,896 per year, and insurance for a Cadillac XT5 costs an average of $1,792 per year, making the Cadillac XT5 the cheaper of the two models by $104 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 $1,760 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 $1,718.

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 $1,718 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Acura MDX Type S Advance AWD at an average of $2,046 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
$1,718$143
$1,752$146
$1,760$147
$1,798$150
$1,832$153
$1,836$153
$1,860$155
$1,866$156
$1,916$160
$1,952$163
$1,998$167
$2,046$171

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 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

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 $1,668 to $3,874 per year for the driver ages used. A 2024 Cadillac XT5 costs from $1,586 to $3,600 to insure per year.

Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 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 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. 2024 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
2024 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$6,007$5,540
20-Year-Old$3,874$3,600
25-Year-Old$2,214$2,078
30-Year-Old$2,032$1,912
40-Year-Old$1,896$1,792
50-Year-Old$1,668$1,586
60-Year-Old$1,568$1,484

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 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

$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 Cadillac XT5

$1,792

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Acura MDX
2024 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$1,718
Luxury AWD1,752
Premium Luxury 2WD1,832
Premium Luxury AWD1,860
2024 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,792

2023 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

Insurance cost for a 2023 Acura MDX averages $1,842 per year, and the 2023 Cadillac XT5 costs an average of $1,754 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 $1,712 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 $1,670.

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 $1,670 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Acura MDX Type S Advance AWD costing an average of $1,986 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
$1,670$139
$1,704$142
$1,712$143
$1,746$146
$1,768$147
$1,784$149
$1,794$150
$1,812$151
$1,838$153
$1,858$155
$1,900$158
$1,940$162
$1,986$166

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 22, 2024

2023 Acura MDX vs Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2023 models with different drivers at the wheel. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,618 to $3,764 per year for a 2023 Acura MDX, and $1,554 to $3,536 for a 2023 Cadillac XT5 for the age groups used in the chart.

Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2023 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
2023 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$5,845$5,441
20-Year-Old$3,764$3,536
25-Year-Old$2,148$2,036
30-Year-Old$1,974$1,874
40-Year-Old$1,842$1,754
50-Year-Old$1,618$1,554
60-Year-Old$1,522$1,456

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 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

$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 Cadillac XT5

$1,754

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Acura MDX
2023 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$1,670
Luxury AWD1,704
Premium Luxury 2WD1,768
Premium Luxury AWD1,794
Sport AWD1,838
2023 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,754

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 $1,796 per year, while insurance for the Cadillac XT5 costs an average of $1,704 per year.

Auto insurance cost varies greatly for different trim levels, however. For a 2022 Acura MDX, rates range from the cheapest price of $1,670 per year for the 2WD model up to $1,946 for the Type S Advance model. For the 2022 Cadillac XT5, rates range from $1,630 per year for the Luxury 2WD model up to $1,790 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
$1,630$136
$1,662$139
$1,670$139
$1,704$142
$1,706$142
$1,730$144
$1,744$145
$1,774$148
$1,780$148
$1,790$149
$1,842$154
$1,904$159
$1,946$162

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 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure both models for different driver ages. The average cost of full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,578 to $3,674 per year on a 2022 Acura MDX, and $1,510 to $3,436 for a 2022 Cadillac XT5 for the five different driver ages shown in the chart.

Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2022 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
2022 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$5,705$5,296
20-Year-Old$3,674$3,436
25-Year-Old$2,094$1,978
30-Year-Old$1,924$1,818
40-Year-Old$1,796$1,704
50-Year-Old$1,578$1,510
60-Year-Old$1,486$1,412

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 23, 2024

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 $1,670 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 $1,630.

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 $1,630 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Acura MDX Type S Advance costing an average of $1,946 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

$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 Cadillac XT5

$1,704

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Acura MDX
2022 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$1,630
Luxury AWD1,662
Premium Luxury 2WD1,704
Premium Luxury AWD1,730
Sport AWD1,790
2022 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,704

2021 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

For 2021 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models, the Cadillac XT5 has cheaper car insurance rates by $166 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 $1,610 to $3,742 per year for a 2021 Acura MDX, and $1,470 to $3,354 on a 2021 Cadillac XT5 for the five driver ages sampled in the chart.

Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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. 2021 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
2021 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$5,806$5,169
20-Year-Old$3,742$3,354
25-Year-Old$2,124$1,926
30-Year-Old$1,950$1,770
40-Year-Old$1,826$1,660
50-Year-Old$1,610$1,470
60-Year-Old$1,512$1,376

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 22, 2024

For the 13 trims available for a 2021 Acura MDX, the cheapest model to insure is the 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,722 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 $1,588 per year, or about $132 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 $1,588 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Acura MDX Advance/Entertainment 4WD costing $1,878 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

$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 Cadillac XT5

$1,660

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Acura MDX
2021 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$1,588
Luxury AWD1,624
Premium Luxury 2WD1,642
Premium Luxury AWD1,694
Sport AWD1,746
2021 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,660

2020 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

A 2020 Cadillac XT5 costs $158 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 $1,560 to $3,626 per year for the age groups included in the chart. Insurance for the 2020 Cadillac XT5 ranges from $1,426 to $3,252 on average per year.

Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2020 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
2020 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$5,620$5,009
20-Year-Old$3,626$3,252
25-Year-Old$2,058$1,866
30-Year-Old$1,888$1,716
40-Year-Old$1,768$1,610
50-Year-Old$1,560$1,426
60-Year-Old$1,468$1,338

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

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 $1,666 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 $1,542.

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 $1,542 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Acura MDX Advance/Entertainment 4WD at an average cost of $1,818 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

$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 Cadillac XT5

$1,610

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Acura MDX
2020 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
Luxury 2WD$1,542
Luxury AWD1,576
Premium Luxury 2WD1,592
Premium Luxury AWD1,642
Sport AWD1,692
2020 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,610

2019 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5

For the 2019 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models, the Cadillac XT5 has cheaper car insurance cost by $182 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 $1,496 to $3,464 per year for a 2019 Acura MDX, and $1,336 to $3,032 for a 2019 Cadillac XT5 for the age groups included in the chart.

Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2019 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
2019 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$5,370$4,668
20-Year-Old$3,464$3,032
25-Year-Old$1,968$1,756
30-Year-Old$1,804$1,616
40-Year-Old$1,692$1,510
50-Year-Old$1,496$1,336
60-Year-Old$1,404$1,252

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 trim levels for the 2019 Acura MDX, the most affordable car insurance rates are on the 2WD trim at a cost of $1,582 per year, or about $132 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 $1,428.

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 $1,428 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Acura MDX Advance/Entertainment 4WD at an average of $1,774 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

$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 Cadillac XT5

$1,510

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Acura MDX
2019 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
2WD$1,428
AWD1,428
Luxury 2WD1,476
Luxury AWD1,524
Premium Luxury 2WD1,524
Premium Luxury AWD1,572
Platinum AWD1,620
2019 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,510

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 $176 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 $1,418 to $3,276 per year for the driver examples in the chart. A full-coverage policy for a 2018 Cadillac XT5 ranges from $1,264 to $2,856 on average per year.

Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2018 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
2018 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$5,067$4,391
20-Year-Old$3,276$2,856
25-Year-Old$1,864$1,656
30-Year-Old$1,708$1,524
40-Year-Old$1,602$1,426
50-Year-Old$1,418$1,264
60-Year-Old$1,330$1,184

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 23, 2024

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 $1,510 per year, or about $126 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 $1,362 per year, or around $114 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 $1,362 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD costing $1,686 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

$1,602

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 Cadillac XT5

$1,426

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Acura MDX
2018 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
2WD$1,362
AWD1,362
Luxury 2WD1,406
Luxury AWD1,406
Premium Luxury 2WD1,452
Platinum AWD1,498
Premium Luxury AWD1,498
2018 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,426

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 $182 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 $1,364 to $3,142 per year for the 2017 Acura MDX, and $1,206 to $2,716 on a 2017 Cadillac XT5 for the sample drivers in the chart.

Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Acura MDX and Cadillac XT5 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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. 2017 Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
2017 Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XT5 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Acura MDX Cadillac XT5
18-Year-Old$4,858$4,173
20-Year-Old$3,142$2,716
25-Year-Old$1,790$1,576
30-Year-Old$1,640$1,450
40-Year-Old$1,540$1,358
50-Year-Old$1,364$1,206
60-Year-Old$1,280$1,128

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 22, 2024

Out of 14 Acura MDX trims, the most affordable 2017 trim to insure is the 2WD model at an average cost of $1,452 per year, or about $121 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 $1,266 per year, or $106 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 $1,266 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance Package AWD costing $1,620 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

$1,540

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 Cadillac XT5

$1,358

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Acura MDX
2017 Cadillac XT5 TrimsRate
2WD$1,266
Luxury 2WD1,310
Luxury AWD1,350
Premium Luxury 2WD1,394
Premium Luxury AWD1,394
Platinum AWD1,436
2017 Cadillac XT5 Average Rate$1,358

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