Does Chevy Equinox Insurance Cost Less Than Mazda CX-5 Insurance?

• For the latest model year, a Mazda CX-5 has cheaper car insurance rates than a Chevrolet Equinox by an average of $254 per year.
• Out of 47 models in the 2024 compact SUV segment, the Chevy Equinox ranks 24^th and the Mazda CX-5 ranks eighth for cheapest car insurance cost.
• If cheap car insurance is the most important criteria, the LS and LS AWD trims are the cheapest Chevrolet Equinox models to insure, while the 2.5 S Select and 2.5 S Preferred trims are the cheapest Mazda CX-5 models to insure.

Is Chevrolet Equinox or Mazda CX-5 insurance cheaper?

For new Equinox and CX-5 models, the model with the lower car insurance rates is the Mazda CX-5. Average car insurance rates for the Chevrolet Equinox are $2,210 per year, while insurance for the Mazda CX-5 averages $1,956 per year.

Out of 13 trims for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, the cheapest rates are on the LS trim at a cost of $2,066 per year. Out of the eight trims available for the Mazda CX-5, the cheapest 2024 trim to insure is the 2.5 S Select model at a cost of $1,834 per year, or $153 per month.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the lowest-cost model and trim is the Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Select at a cost of $1,834 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Equinox EV 3RS at an average cost of $2,390 per year.

The next table compares and ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2024 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5 models, with average rates for each trim level.

The chart shown below visualizes the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,966 to $4,390 per year for a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,730 to $3,916 for a 2024 Mazda CX-5 for the age groups used in this illustration.

The next two rate tables illustrate the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2024 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The 2024 Mazda CX-5 has lower-cost car average car insurance rates than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox.

2023 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda CX-5

Insurance cost for a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox averages $2,096 per year, while insurance for a 2023 Mazda CX-5 averages $1,840 per year, making the Mazda CX-5 the model with the cheapest overall car insurance rates.

For the eight trim levels available for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LS model at an average cost of $2,010 per year.

For the eight trim levels available for the Mazda CX-5, the cheapest 2023 model to insure is the 2.5 S model at a cost of $1,698.

When all 16 trims of both models are combined and compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Mazda CX-5 2.5 S at an average cost of $1,698 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Equinox Premier AWD costing $2,172 per year.

The table shown below ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5 models, with average rates for every trim level for each model.

The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure both 2023 models with different drivers at the wheel. For a 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,866 to $4,170 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. A 2023 Mazda CX-5 costs from $1,618 to $3,644 to insure per year.

The rate tables below display average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2023 model, including an overall average cost for each model.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda CX-5

When comparing the Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5 for the 2022 model year, the model with the cheapest average car insurance rates is the Mazda CX-5. Average insurance rates for the Chevrolet Equinox are $2,046 per year, while the Mazda CX-5 costs an average of $1,668 per year.

2022 Chevrolet Equinox car insurance rates range from the lowest full-coverage rate of $1,964 per year for the LS model up to the most expensive rate of $2,146 for the Premier AWD model. For a 2022 Mazda CX-5, rates range from $1,520 per year for the S model up to $1,770 for the most expensive S Preferred model.

When comparing rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the most affordable model and trim level is the Mazda CX-5 S at an average of $1,520 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Equinox Premier AWD costing $2,146 per year.

For a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, the cheapest models are the LS, LT, and LS AWD. The cheapest Mazda CX-5 models include the S, S Select, and S Carbon Edition. Car insurance rates for all 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5 trim levels range from $127 to $179 per month.

The table below compares annual and monthly car insurance cost for a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5. Rates for both models are combined and sorted from lowest to highest cost to allow for easy comparison of cost for individual models.

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,822 to $4,086 per year for a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,470 to $3,302 for a 2022 Mazda CX-5 for the included age groups.

For the eight trims available for the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, the cheapest model to insure is the LS model at an average cost of $1,964 per year. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 has eight trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the S model at an average cost of $1,520 per year.

When all 16 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest trim to insure is the Mazda CX-5 S at an average of $1,520 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Equinox Premier AWD at an average cost of $2,146 per year.

The tables below illustrate trim level insurance cost averages for both 2022 models, plus an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2022 car insurance battle is the Mazda CX-5.

2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda CX-5 Insurance

When comparing car insurance rates for 2021 models, the Chevrolet Equinox costs an average of $1,838 per year to insure and the Mazda CX-5 costs $1,752, making the Mazda CX-5 the winner by $86 for the 2021 comparison year.

The chart shown below displays the average cost to insure both 2021 models for drivers from age 20 to 50. Insurance cost ranges from $1,638 to $3,656 per year for a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,554 to $3,504 for a 2021 Mazda CX-5 for the example age groups.

For the 13 trims available for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, the cheapest model to insure is the L 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,672 per year.

For the eight trim levels available for the Mazda CX-5, the cheapest 2021 trim level to insure is the Sport 2WD trim at a cost of $1,596.

When rates for all 21 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Mazda CX-5 Sport 2WD at an average cost of $1,596 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Equinox Premier Confidence/Convenience AWD at a cost of $2,002 per year.

The tables below show average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5, including an overall average cost for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2021 model year is the Mazda CX-5.

2020 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda CX-5 Insurance

When comparing insurance rates for 2020 models, the Chevrolet Equinox costs an average of $1,784 per year to insure and the Mazda CX-5 costs $1,700, making the Mazda CX-5 the winner by $84 for this model year.

The chart shown below visualizes the average cost to insure both models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, insurance cost ranges from $1,590 to $3,552 per year for the included driver ages. A 2020 Mazda CX-5 costs from $1,508 to $3,398 to insure per year.

The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox has 13 trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the L 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,626 per year, or around $136 per month. For the eight trim levels available for the Mazda CX-5, the cheapest 2020 trim level to insure is the Sport 2WD model at a cost of $1,550 per year, or $129 per month.

When rates for all 21 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Mazda CX-5 Sport 2WD at an average cost of $1,550 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Equinox Premier Confidence/Convenience AWD at a cost of $1,942 per year.

The rate tables below show average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2020 models, including an overall average rate. The 2020 Mazda CX-5 has lower-cost car average car insurance rates than the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox.

2019 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda CX-5 Insurance

When comparing average insurance rates for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has cheaper rates by an average of $62 per year for this model year.

The chart shown below shows the average cost to insure the two models rated for multiple driver ages. For a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, average insurance cost ranges from $1,534 to $3,418 per year. A 2019 Mazda CX-5 costs from $1,586 to $3,606 to insure per year.

Out of 13 Chevrolet Equinox trim levels, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the L 2WD model at an average cost of $1,534 per year, or $128 per month.

For the eight trim levels available for the Mazda CX-5, the cheapest 2019 trim level to insure is the Sport 2WD model at a cost of $1,646 per year, or $137 per month.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Chevrolet Equinox L 2WD at an average of $1,534 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD at a cost of $1,950 per year.

The tables shown below illustrate the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2019 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda CX-5 Insurance

For the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5 models, the Chevrolet Equinox is cheaper to insure by an average of $52 per year for this comparison year.

The chart shown below demonstrates the average cost to insure both models for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,422 to $3,154 per year for a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,466 to $3,320 for a 2018 Mazda CX-5 for these driver ages.

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has seven trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the L 2WD model at an average cost of $1,476 per year, or about $123 per month.

For the six trims available for the Mazda CX-5, the cheapest 2018 trim to insure is the Sport 2WD model at a cost of $1,576.

When insurance rates for all 13 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Equinox L 2WD at a cost of $1,476 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Equinox Premier AWD at a cost of $1,760 per year.

The tables below show average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2018 model, plus the average rate for each model.

2017 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda CX-5 Insurance

When comparing insurance rates for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5 models, the Chevrolet Equinox is cheaper by an average of $54 per year.

The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,364 to $3,012 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. A 2017 Mazda CX-5 costs from $1,408 to $3,178 to insure per year.

Out of seven Chevrolet Equinox trims, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the L 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,426 per year. The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has six trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the Sport 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,522 per year.

When insurance rates for all 13 trim levels for both 2017 models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Equinox L 2WD at an average rate of $1,426 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD costing an average of $1,682 per year.

The next two rate tables illustrate average cost to insure each trim level for a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5, along with the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest average car insurance rates for 2017 is the Chevrolet Equinox.

2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda CX-5 Insurance

For the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5 models, the Mazda CX-5 is cheaper to insure by an average of $46 per year.

The chart below shows the average cost to insure the two models for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, average insurance cost ranges from $1,356 to $3,008 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. A 2016 Mazda CX-5 costs from $1,314 to $2,978 to insure per year.

Out of six Chevrolet Equinox trims, the cheapest 2016 trim level to insure is the LS 2WD model at an average cost of $1,440 per year.

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has six trim levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the Sport 2WD model at an average cost of $1,352 per year, or about $113 per month.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Mazda CX-5 Sport 2WD at a cost of $1,352 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD at a cost of $1,588 per year.

The next two rate tables display the average cost to insure each trim level for a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5, including the average rate for each model.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda CX-5 Insurance

For the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda CX-5 models, the Mazda CX-5 has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $180 per year.

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models for a range of driver ages. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,296 to $2,870 per year for a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, and $1,128 to $2,534 for a 2015 Mazda CX-5 for the illustrated age groups.

Out of six trims for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, the cheapest average car insurance prices are on the LS 2WD trim at a cost of $1,348 per year.

For the six trims available for the Mazda CX-5, the cheapest 2015 trim level to insure is the Sport 2WD model at a cost of $1,168.

When auto insurance rates for all 12 trim levels for the 2015 model year of both models are compared, the cheapest trim to insure is the Mazda CX-5 Sport 2WD at an average of $1,168 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD at an average cost of $1,556 per year.

The next two rate tables display average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2015 model, plus the average rate for each model.

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