- A 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has cheaper overall car insurance rates than a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse by an average of $28 per year, $2,158 compared to $2,186.
- The Chevrolet Equinox costs $63 less per year than the national average car insurance rate of $2,221, while the Chevrolet Traverse averages $35 less per year.
- For a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, auto insurance rates cost from $2,016 to $2,334 per year, while insurance on the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse costs from $2,066 to $2,312, depending on trim level and options.
Is a Chevy Equinox or Traverse cheaper to insure?
For 2024 models, the model with the cheapest average insurance rates is the Chevrolet Equinox. Average car insurance rates for the Chevrolet Equinox are $2,158 per year, and insurance for a Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $2,186 per year.
Out of 13 Chevrolet Equinox trims, the cheapest 2024 trim level to insure is the LS model at an average cost of $2,016 per year, or about $168 per month. For the seven trim levels available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the LS 2WD model at a cost of $2,066.
When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level is the Chevrolet Equinox LS at an average rate of $2,016 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Equinox EV 3RS at an average of $2,334 per year.
The next table ranks the annual and monthly car insurance cost for 2024 Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Traverse models, showing average cost for each trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Equinox LS | $2,016 | $168 |
Equinox LS AWD | $2,062 | $172 |
Traverse LS 2WD | $2,066 | $172 |
Equinox EV 1LT | $2,076 | $173 |
Equinox LT | $2,096 | $175 |
Traverse LS AWD | $2,110 | $176 |
Equinox RS | $2,130 | $178 |
Traverse LT 2WD | $2,132 | $178 |
Equinox LT AWD | $2,134 | $178 |
Equinox Premier | $2,150 | $179 |
Equinox RS AWD | $2,164 | $180 |
Traverse LT AWD | $2,168 | $181 |
Equinox Premier AWD | $2,182 | $182 |
Equinox EV 2LT | $2,198 | $183 |
Traverse Z71 AWD | $2,232 | $186 |
Equinox EV 3LT | $2,244 | $187 |
Equinox EV 2RS | $2,270 | $189 |
Traverse RS 2WD | $2,290 | $191 |
Traverse RS AWD | $2,312 | $193 |
Equinox EV 3RS | $2,334 | $195 |
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
The rate chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,918 to $4,282 per year for the included driver ages. A 2024 Chevrolet Traverse costs from $1,944 to $4,358 to insure per year.

The next two tables illustrate the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2024 models, including an overall average rate. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox defeats the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse for cheapest car insurance rates.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox
$2,158
2024 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS | $2,016 |
LS AWD | 2,062 |
EV 1LT | 2,076 |
LT | 2,096 |
RS | 2,130 |
LT AWD | 2,134 |
Premier | 2,150 |
RS AWD | 2,164 |
Premier AWD | 2,182 |
EV 2LT | 2,198 |
EV 3LT | 2,244 |
EV 2RS | 2,270 |
EV 3RS | 2,334 |
2024 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $2,158 |
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
$2,186
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS 2WD | $2,066 |
LS AWD | 2,110 |
LT 2WD | 2,132 |
LT AWD | 2,168 |
Z71 AWD | 2,232 |
RS 2WD | 2,290 |
RS AWD | 2,312 |
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $2,186 |
2023 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse
For the 2023 model year, the model having the cheapest car insurance rates is the Chevrolet Equinox. Average insurance rates for the Chevrolet Equinox are $2,048 per year, whereas the Chevrolet Traverse averages $2,174 per year.
For the eight trims available for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, the cheapest trim to insure is the LS trim at an average cost of $1,962 per year.
For the 12 trims available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2023 trim to insure is the LS 2WD model at a cost of $2,010.
When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Chevrolet Equinox LS at an average of $1,962 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing an average of $2,306 per year.
The table shown below ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Traverse models, with average rates for each vehicle.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Equinox LS | $1,962 | $164 |
Equinox LT | $1,992 | $166 |
Equinox LS AWD | $2,006 | $167 |
Traverse LS 2WD | $2,010 | $168 |
Equinox LT AWD | $2,036 | $170 |
Traverse LS AWD | $2,052 | $171 |
Equinox RS | $2,064 | $172 |
Traverse LT Cloth 2WD | $2,068 | $172 |
Equinox Premier | $2,092 | $174 |
Equinox RS AWD | $2,100 | $175 |
Equinox Premier AWD | $2,120 | $177 |
Traverse LT Cloth AWD | $2,136 | $178 |
Traverse LT Leather 2WD | $2,136 | $178 |
Traverse LT Leather AWD | $2,166 | $181 |
Traverse RS 2WD | $2,200 | $183 |
Traverse RS AWD | $2,226 | $186 |
Traverse Premier 2WD | $2,228 | $186 |
Traverse Premier AWD | $2,264 | $189 |
Traverse High Country 2WD | $2,286 | $191 |
Traverse High Country AWD | $2,306 | $192 |
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
The chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models with different driver age groups. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,822 to $4,070 per year for a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,930 to $4,340 for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse for the age groups used in this illustration.

The rate tables below illustrate the average cost to insure all 2023 trim levels, including an overall average rate. The winner for the 2023 car insurance rate comparison is the Chevrolet Equinox.
2023 Chevrolet Equinox
$2,048
2023 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS | $1,962 |
LT | 1,992 |
LS AWD | 2,006 |
LT AWD | 2,036 |
RS | 2,064 |
Premier | 2,092 |
RS AWD | 2,100 |
Premier AWD | 2,120 |
2023 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $2,048 |
2023 Chevrolet Traverse
$2,174
2023 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS 2WD | $2,010 |
LS AWD | 2,052 |
LT Cloth 2WD | 2,068 |
LT Cloth AWD | 2,136 |
LT Leather 2WD | 2,136 |
LT Leather AWD | 2,166 |
RS 2WD | 2,200 |
RS AWD | 2,226 |
Premier 2WD | 2,228 |
Premier AWD | 2,264 |
High Country 2WD | 2,286 |
High Country AWD | 2,306 |
2023 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $2,174 |
2022 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse
Average insurance rates for a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox are $1,998 per year, and insurance for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse averages $2,202 per year, making the Chevrolet Equinox the cheapest to insure.
Within each different model, however, insurance cost varies significantly depending on the trim level of the vehicle being insured. For example, on a 2022 Equinox, car insurance rates range from the cheapest price of $1,918 per year for the LS model up to the most expensive rate of $2,098 for the Premier AWD model. For the 2022 Traverse, rates can range from $1,964 per year on the LS 2WD model up to $2,362 on the most expensive to insure High Country AWD model.
The table shown below compares the cost of car insurance for 2022 Chevy Equinox and Traverse models, with average rates for each trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Equinox LS | $1,918 | $160 |
Equinox LT | $1,926 | $161 |
Equinox LS AWD | $1,940 | $162 |
Traverse LS 2WD | $1,964 | $164 |
Equinox LT AWD | $1,984 | $165 |
Equinox RS | $2,004 | $167 |
Equinox RS AWD | $2,044 | $170 |
Equinox Premier | $2,070 | $173 |
Traverse LS AWD | $2,086 | $174 |
Equinox Premier AWD | $2,098 | $175 |
Traverse LT Cloth 2WD | $2,098 | $175 |
Traverse LT Leather 2WD | $2,150 | $179 |
Traverse LT Cloth AWD | $2,154 | $180 |
Traverse LT Leather AWD | $2,164 | $180 |
Traverse RS 2WD | $2,230 | $186 |
Traverse RS AWD | $2,278 | $190 |
Traverse Premier 2WD | $2,286 | $191 |
Traverse Premier AWD | $2,296 | $191 |
Traverse High Country 2WD | $2,346 | $196 |
Traverse High Country AWD | $2,362 | $197 |
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
The following chart displays the average car insurance cost for both models with different ages of drivers. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,780 to $3,986 per year for the 2022 Equinox, and $1,952 to $4,412 on a 2022 Traverse for the five driver ages sampled in the chart.

Out of eight trims for a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, the cheapest auto insurance rates are on the LS trim at a cost of $1,918 per year, or around $160 per month.
For the 12 option levels available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2022 trim level to insure is the LS 2WD trim at a cost of $1,964 per year, or about $164 per month.
When rates for all 20 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Chevrolet Equinox LS at a cost of $1,918 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing $2,362 per year.
The next tables illustrate the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2022 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has lower-cost car average car insurance rates than the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox
$1,998
2022 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS | $1,918 |
LT | 1,926 |
LS AWD | 1,940 |
LT AWD | 1,984 |
RS | 2,004 |
RS AWD | 2,044 |
Premier | 2,070 |
Premier AWD | 2,098 |
2022 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $1,998 |
2022 Chevrolet Traverse
$2,202
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS 2WD | $1,964 |
LS AWD | 2,086 |
LT Cloth 2WD | 2,098 |
LT Leather 2WD | 2,150 |
LT Cloth AWD | 2,154 |
LT Leather AWD | 2,164 |
RS 2WD | 2,230 |
RS AWD | 2,278 |
Premier 2WD | 2,286 |
Premier AWD | 2,296 |
High Country 2WD | 2,346 |
High Country AWD | 2,362 |
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $2,202 |
2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse
For 2021 Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Traverse models, the Chevrolet Equinox costs less to insure by $290 per year.
The next chart visualizes the average car insurance cost for both 2021 models for drivers aged 20 to 50. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,598 to $3,572 per year for a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,852 to $4,180 on a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse for the five driver ages sampled in the chart.

For the 13 trim levels available for a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, the most affordable model to insure is the L 2WD model at an average cost of $1,632 per year. For the 13 different option levels available for a Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2021 model to insure is the L 2WD model at a cost of $1,802.
When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to put coverage on is the Chevrolet Equinox L 2WD at an average cost of $1,632 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average cost of $2,252 per year.
The rate tables below detail trim level insurance cost averages for both 2021 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2021 model year is the Chevrolet Equinox.
2021 Chevrolet Equinox
$1,794
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,632 |
2WD | 1,718 |
LS 2WD | 1,718 |
LS AWD | 1,718 |
LT 2WD | 1,718 |
AWD | 1,780 |
LT AWD | 1,780 |
LT Confidence/Convenience 2WD | 1,780 |
LT Confidence/Convenience AWD | 1,846 |
Premier 2WD | 1,846 |
Premier AWD | 1,892 |
Premier Confidence/Convenience 2WD | 1,954 |
Premier Confidence/Convenience AWD | 1,954 |
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $1,794 |
2021 Chevrolet Traverse
$2,084
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,802 |
LS 2WD | 1,866 |
LS AWD | 1,996 |
LT Cloth 2WD | 1,996 |
LT Cloth AWD | 2,058 |
LT Leather 2WD | 2,058 |
LT Leather AWD | 2,124 |
RS 2WD | 2,124 |
Premier 2WD | 2,188 |
Premier AWD | 2,188 |
RS AWD | 2,188 |
High Country 2WD | 2,252 |
High Country AWD | 2,252 |
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $2,084 |
2020 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse
When comparing insurance rates for 2020 models, a Chevrolet Equinox costs an average of $1,742 per year to insure while a Chevrolet Traverse costs $2,024, making the Chevrolet Equinox cheaper to insure by $282 per year for this comparison year.
The following chart visualizes the average cost to insure the two models for drivers from age 20 to 50. Average full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,554 to $3,468 per year on a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,802 to $4,060 for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse for the five age groups shown in the chart.

The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has 13 trims available, with the most affordable model to insure being the L 2WD model at an average cost of $1,586 per year, or $132 per month.
For the 13 option levels available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the lowest-cost 2020 trim to insure is the L 2WD model at a cost of $1,754 per year, or $146 per month.
When comparing combined rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the cheapest model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Chevrolet Equinox L 2WD at an average rate of $1,586 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at a cost of $2,186 per year.
The next two rate tables illustrate the average cost to insure all 2020 trim levels, plus an average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest car insurance rates for 2020 is the Chevrolet Equinox.
2020 Chevrolet Equinox
$1,742
2020 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,586 |
2WD | 1,668 |
LS 2WD | 1,668 |
LS AWD | 1,668 |
LT 2WD | 1,668 |
AWD | 1,730 |
LT AWD | 1,730 |
LT Confidence/Convenience 2WD | 1,730 |
LT Confidence/Convenience AWD | 1,790 |
Premier 2WD | 1,790 |
Premier AWD | 1,834 |
Premier Confidence/Convenience 2WD | 1,896 |
Premier Confidence/Convenience AWD | 1,896 |
2020 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $1,742 |
2020 Chevrolet Traverse
$2,024
2020 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,754 |
LS 2WD | 1,816 |
LS AWD | 1,938 |
LT Cloth 2WD | 1,938 |
LT Cloth AWD | 2,000 |
LT Leather 2WD | 2,000 |
LT Leather AWD | 2,062 |
RS 2WD | 2,062 |
Premier 2WD | 2,124 |
Premier AWD | 2,124 |
RS AWD | 2,124 |
High Country 2WD | 2,186 |
High Country AWD | 2,186 |
2020 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $2,024 |
2019 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse
When comparing insurance cost for 2019 models, the Chevrolet Equinox costs $1,680 per year for a full-coverage policy and the Chevrolet Traverse costs $1,782, making the Chevrolet Equinox the model with cheaper insurance by $102 for this comparison year.
The chart below illustrates the average insurance cost for both models for four different driver age groups. The average cost of full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,496 to $3,338 per year for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,586 to $3,568 on a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse for the driver ages used.

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has 13 trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the L 2WD model at an average cost of $1,500 per year.
For the 11 trims available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the most affordable 2019 model to insure is the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,542.
When average car insurance prices for all 24 trim levels for both 2019 models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Equinox L 2WD at an average rate of $1,500 per year. The most expensive trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at a cost of $1,956 per year.
The two tables below illustrate trim level insurance cost averages for both 2019 models, plus an average rate for each model. The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox comes out with a win over the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse for cheapest car insurance rates.
2019 Chevrolet Equinox
$1,680
2019 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,500 |
LS 2WD | 1,558 |
LS AWD | 1,576 |
LT 2WD | 1,636 |
LT AWD | 1,636 |
LT Confidence 2WD | 1,636 |
LT Sun/Navigation 2WD | 1,636 |
LT Confidence AWD | 1,696 |
LT Sun/Navigation AWD | 1,696 |
Premier Confidence 2WD | 1,796 |
Premier Sun/Sound/Navigation 2WD | 1,796 |
Premier Sun/Sound/Navigation AWD | 1,826 |
Premier Confidence AWD | 1,856 |
2019 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $1,680 |
2019 Chevrolet Traverse
$1,782
2019 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,542 |
LS 2WD | 1,642 |
LS AWD | 1,720 |
LT Cloth 2WD | 1,720 |
LT Cloth AWD | 1,780 |
LT Leather 2WD | 1,780 |
LT Leather AWD | 1,838 |
RS 2WD | 1,838 |
Premier 2WD | 1,898 |
Premier AWD | 1,898 |
High Country AWD | 1,956 |
2019 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $1,782 |
2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse
When comparing car insurance rates for 2018 models, the Chevrolet Equinox costs an average of $1,554 per year for full coverage and the Chevrolet Traverse costs $1,694, making the Chevrolet Equinox the winner by $140 for 2018.
The chart shown below demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for different driver ages. The average cost of full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,390 to $3,078 per year on a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,510 to $3,384 on a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse for the driver examples in the chart.

For the seven trim levels available for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, the lowest-cost trim to insure is the L 2WD model at an average cost of $1,442 per year.
Out of the nine different trims available for a Chevrolet Traverse, the most affordable 2018 trim level to insure is the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,480 per year, or $123 per month.
When rates are compared for the 16 trim options of both 2018 models, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Equinox L 2WD at an average of $1,442 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing an average of $1,868 per year.
The next two tables illustrate the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2018 models, including an overall average cost for each model.
2018 Chevrolet Equinox
$1,554
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,442 |
LS 2WD | 1,496 |
LS AWD | 1,512 |
LT 2WD | 1,512 |
LT AWD | 1,568 |
Premier 2WD | 1,624 |
Premier AWD | 1,720 |
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $1,554 |
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
$1,694
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,480 |
LS 2WD | 1,574 |
LS AWD | 1,646 |
LT 2WD | 1,646 |
LT AWD | 1,702 |
Premier 2WD | 1,758 |
RS 2WD | 1,758 |
Premier AWD | 1,814 |
High Country AWD | 1,868 |
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $1,694 |
2017 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse
When comparing insurance cost for 2017 models, a Chevrolet Equinox costs an average of $1,488 per year to insure and a Chevrolet Traverse costs $1,614, making the Chevrolet Equinox cheaper to insure by $126 per year for this model year.
The next chart displays the average cost to insure both models with different drivers at the wheel. For the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, average insurance cost ranges from $1,332 to $2,942 per year for the five driver ages sampled in the chart. Insurance for a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse ranges from $1,440 to $3,218 on average per year.

For the seven trim levels available for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, the cheapest trim to insure is the L 2WD model at an average cost of $1,394 per year. For the six trim and option levels available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the lowest-cost 2017 trim level to insure is the LS 2WD trim at a cost of $1,438 per year, or about $120 per month.
When all 13 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest model and trim level to put coverage on is the Chevrolet Equinox L 2WD at an average cost of $1,394 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse Premier AWD at a cost of $1,702 per year.
The rate tables below break down average cost to insure each trim level for a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Traverse, plus the average rate for each model. The cheapest to insure for the 2017 model year is the Chevrolet Equinox.
2017 Chevrolet Equinox
$1,488
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,394 |
LS 2WD | 1,446 |
LS AWD | 1,462 |
LT 2WD | 1,462 |
LT AWD | 1,516 |
Premier 2WD | 1,568 |
Premier AWD | 1,568 |
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $1,488 |
2017 Chevrolet Traverse
$1,614
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS 2WD | $1,438 |
LS AWD | 1,596 |
LT 2WD | 1,596 |
LT AWD | 1,648 |
Premier 2WD | 1,702 |
Premier AWD | 1,702 |
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $1,614 |
2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse
When comparing car insurance rates for 2016 models, the Chevrolet Equinox costs an average of $1,478 per year for full coverage and the Chevrolet Traverse costs $1,512, making the Chevrolet Equinox the winner by $34.
The following chart shows the average cost to insure the two models with different drivers at the wheel. The average cost of full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,324 to $2,940 per year for a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,352 to $3,016 for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse for the different drivers illustrated in the chart.

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has six trim levels available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,406 per year, or around $117 per month.
The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has six trim and option levels available, with the lowest-cost trim to insure being the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,392 per year.
When comparing both models combined at a trim-level basis, the most affordable model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average cost of $1,392 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ AWD costing $1,582 per year.
The next two tables break down all the available trims for both 2016 models, along with the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance rates for 2016 is the Chevrolet Equinox.
2016 Chevrolet Equinox
$1,478
2016 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS 2WD | $1,406 |
LS AWD | 1,454 |
LT 2WD | 1,454 |
LT AWD | 1,504 |
LTZ 2WD | 1,504 |
LTZ AWD | 1,550 |
2016 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $1,478 |
2016 Chevrolet Traverse
$1,512
2016 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS 2WD | $1,392 |
LS AWD | 1,488 |
LT 2WD | 1,488 |
LT AWD | 1,536 |
LTZ 2WD | 1,582 |
LTZ AWD | 1,582 |
2016 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $1,512 |
2015 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Traverse
When comparing insurance cost for 2015 models, the Chevrolet Equinox costs an average of $1,410 per year to insure and the Chevrolet Traverse costs $1,552, making the Chevrolet Equinox the cheaper model to insure by $142 for the 2015 comparison year.
The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. For a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,266 to $2,802 per year. Auto insurance on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse costs from $1,392 to $3,126 on average per year.

Out of six Chevrolet Equinox trims, the most affordable 2015 trim to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,318 per year, or about $110 per month.
For the six trim and option levels available for a Chevrolet Traverse, the lowest-cost 2015 trim level to insure is the LS 2WD model at a cost of $1,464 per year, or around $122 per month.
When rates are compared for the 12 trim options of both 2015 models, the cheapest trim to buy insurance for is the Chevrolet Equinox LS 2WD at a cost of $1,318 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ AWD at an average cost of $1,644 per year.
The tables shown below break down the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2015 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has more affordable average car insurance rates than the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse.
2015 Chevrolet Equinox
$1,410
2015 Chevrolet Equinox Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS 2WD | $1,318 |
LS AWD | 1,382 |
LT 2WD | 1,382 |
LT AWD | 1,382 |
LTZ 2WD | 1,474 |
LTZ AWD | 1,518 |
2015 Chevrolet Equinox Average Rate | $1,410 |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse
$1,552
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LS 2WD | $1,464 |
LS AWD | 1,464 |
LT 2WD | 1,552 |
LT AWD | 1,552 |
LTZ 2WD | 1,644 |
LTZ AWD | 1,644 |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate | $1,552 |