Does a Chevrolet Traverse or GMC Acadia Cost Less to Insure?

• For a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, rates range from $2,066 to $2,312 per year, while auto insurance for a 2024 GMC Acadia costs from $2,158 to $2,374, depending on the trim level being insured.
• With 34 models in the 2024 midsize SUV category, the Chevrolet Traverse ranks 11^th and the GMC Acadia ranks 16^th for average car insurance affordability.
• The Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD and the GMC Acadia Elevation are the cheapest models to insure for each vehicle based on our comparison.
• When compared to the average U.S. car insurance rate of $2,221 per year, the Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $35 less per year, while the GMC Acadia costs an average of $41 more per year.

Does a Chevy Traverse or GMC Acadia cost less to insure?

When comparing the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia for the 2024 model year, the model having more affordable car insurance is the Chevrolet Traverse. Insurance rates for the Chevrolet Traverse average $2,186 per year, whereas the GMC Acadia costs an average of $2,262 per year.

For the seven trims available for the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest model to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $2,066 per year. The 2024 GMC Acadia has four trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the Elevation trim at an average cost of $2,158 per year, or $180 per month.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average cost of $2,066 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the GMC Acadia Denali at a cost of $2,374 per year.

The next table compares and ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models, with average cost for each trim level.

The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure the two models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,944 to $4,358 per year for a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, and $2,008 to $4,492 for a 2024 GMC Acadia for the illustrated age groups.

The two tables below show the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2024 models, along with the average rate for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2024 model year is the Chevrolet Traverse.

2023 Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

For new Traverse and Acadia models, the cheapest to insure is the GMC Acadia. Insurance rates on a Chevrolet Traverse cost an average of $2,174 per year, whereas the GMC Acadia averages $2,168 per year.

Out of 12 Chevrolet Traverse trims, the cheapest 2023 trim to insure is the LS 2WD model at an average cost of $2,010 per year, or $168 per month.

For the seven trim levels available for the GMC Acadia, the cheapest 2023 trim level to insure is the SLE 2WD trim at a cost of $2,052 per year, or about $171 per month.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average rate of $2,010 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing $2,306 per year.

The table below ranks the annual and monthly car insurance cost for 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models, showing cost for each trim level of both models.

The chart shown below displays the average cost to insure both 2023 models for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,930 to $4,340 per year for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,926 to $4,344 for a 2023 GMC Acadia for the included driver ages.

The rate tables below illustrate average cost to insure each trim level for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, including an overall average rate. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance cost for 2023 is the GMC Acadia.

2022 Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

Insurance on a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse averages $2,202 per year, whereas insurance for a GMC Acadia costs an average of $2,148 per year, making the GMC Acadia the model with lower average insurance cost.

Within each different model, however, auto insurance cost varies significantly depending on the trim level of the vehicle being insured.

Using the Chevrolet Traverse as an example, car insurance rates range from $1,964 per year for the LS 2WD model up to the highest rate of $2,362 for the High Country AWD model.

For a 2022 GMC Acadia, rates range from $2,006 per year for the SLE 2WD model up to $2,252 for the most expensive to insure Denali AWD model.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average cost of $1,964 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing an average of $2,362 per year.

For a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest models are the LS 2WD, LS AWD, and LT Cloth 2WD. The cheapest GMC Acadia models include the SLE 2WD, SLE AWD, and SLT 2WD.

On a monthly basis, insurance rates for all 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models cost from $164 to $197 per month.

The next table compares and ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models, broken down by individual trim level.

The chart below visualizes the average car insurance cost for both models rated for multiple driver ages. For a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, average insurance cost ranges from $1,952 to $4,412 per year for the driver examples in the chart. Car insurance for a 2022 GMC Acadia ranges from $1,908 to $4,306 on average per year.

For the 12 trim levels available for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,964 per year. For the seven trim and option levels available for the GMC Acadia, the cheapest 2022 trim to insure is the SLE 2WD model at a cost of $2,006 per year, or $167 per month.

When all 19 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average cost of $1,964 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average of $2,362 per year.

The tables below display average car insurance rates for each trim level, along with the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest average car insurance rates for 2022 is the GMC Acadia.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

When comparing average insurance rates for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models, the GMC Acadia has cheaper rates by an average of $14 per year for this model year.

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure the two models using a range of rated driver ages. For a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,852 to $4,180 per year for the age groups used in the chart. A 2021 GMC Acadia costs from $1,842 to $4,158 to insure per year.

Out of 13 trims for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest auto insurance rates are on the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,802 per year, or $150 per month.

For the eight trims available for the GMC Acadia, the cheapest 2021 trim level to insure is the SL 2WD model at a cost of $1,846 per year, or about $154 per month.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at a cost of $1,802 per year. The most expensive trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average of $2,252 per year.

The tables shown below display trim level insurance rates for each 2021 model, as well as the overall average rate for each model.

2020 Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

For the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models, the GMC Acadia has cheaper car insurance cost by $14 per year for this comparison year.

The chart below displays the average cost to insure both models for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,802 to $4,060 per year on a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,788 to $4,038 for a 2020 GMC Acadia for the age groups used in this illustration.

Out of 13 trim levels for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest average car insurance prices are on the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,754 per year.

For the eight different option levels available for the GMC Acadia, the cheapest 2020 trim level to insure is the SL 2WD trim at a cost of $1,798 per year, or around $150 per month.

When looking at the combined rates by trim for both models, the cheapest model and trim level to put coverage on is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average of $1,754 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at a cost of $2,186 per year.

The rate tables below break down average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2020 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2020 car insurance comparison is the GMC Acadia.

2019 Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

When comparing car insurance rates for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models, the Chevrolet Traverse is cheaper to insure by $186 per year for this comparison year.

The chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure both models for a range of driver ages. The average full-coverage insurance policy ranges from $1,586 to $3,568 per year on a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,750 to $3,986 on a 2019 GMC Acadia for the included age groups.

Out of 11 Chevrolet Traverse trim levels, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the L 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,542 per year.

For the eight trims available for the GMC Acadia, the cheapest 2019 model to insure is the SL 2WD trim at a cost of $1,770.

When comparing both models combined at a trim-level basis, the cheapest model and trim level to put coverage on is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average cost of $1,542 per year. The most expensive trim is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD costing an average of $2,082 per year.

The two tables below show the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2019 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse comes out on top over the 2019 GMC Acadia for cheapest auto insurance rates.

2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

A 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is $182 cheaper to insure per year on average than a 2018 GMC Acadia, a difference of 10.2%.

The following chart shows the average insurance cost for the two models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, average insurance cost ranges from $1,510 to $3,384 per year for the included age groups. A full-coverage policy on a 2018 GMC Acadia ranges from $1,672 to $3,794 on average per year.

For the nine trim levels available for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest trim to insure is the L 2WD model at an average cost of $1,480 per year. For the eight option levels available for the GMC Acadia, the cheapest 2018 trim level to insure is the SL 2WD trim at a cost of $1,698 per year, or about $142 per month.

When insurance rates for all 17 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest vehicle to put coverage on is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average cost of $1,480 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD costing $1,994 per year.

The next two tables show the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2018 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse comes out with a win over the 2018 GMC Acadia for the cheapest average car insurance rates.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

When comparing car insurance rates for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper rates by an average of $172 per year.

The next chart shows the average car insurance cost for both models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. The average full-coverage insurance policy ranges from $1,440 to $3,218 per year for a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,592 to $3,614 for a 2017 GMC Acadia for the driver examples in the chart

The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has six trim levels available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the LS 2WD model at an average cost of $1,438 per year, or $120 per month.

Out of the 10 option levels available for the GMC Acadia, the cheapest 2017 trim level to insure is the SL 2WD trim at a cost of $1,640 per year, or around $137 per month.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest trim to put coverage on is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at a cost of $1,438 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD costing $1,920 per year.

The two tables below illustrate the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2017 models, including an overall average rate. The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse is the winner over the 2017 GMC Acadia for cheapest overall car insurance cost.

2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

For the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper car insurance cost by $230 per year for this comparison year.

The rate chart below displays the average car insurance cost for both models for four different driver age groups. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,352 to $3,016 per year for a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,554 to $3,514 on a 2016 GMC Acadia for the included age groups.

Out of six Chevrolet Traverse trims, the cheapest 2016 trim to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,392 per year, or around $116 per month. The 2016 GMC Acadia has six different trim levels available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the SLE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,652 per year.

When rates for all 12 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the most affordable model and trim level to put coverage on is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average cost of $1,392 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD at a cost of $1,798 per year.

The next tables display all the available trims for both 2016 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse wins the head-to-head comparison over the 2016 GMC Acadia for cheapest car insurance rates.

2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

For the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $96 per year for this model year.

The chart below displays the average insurance cost for both models for drivers from age 20 to 50. For a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, insurance cost ranges from $1,392 to $3,126 per year for these driver ages. Full-coverage insurance on a 2015 GMC Acadia ranges from $1,474 to $3,326 on average per year.

Out of six Chevrolet Traverse trims, the cheapest 2015 trim level to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,464 per year.

For the six trim levels available for the GMC Acadia, the cheapest 2015 model to insure is the SLE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,574 per year, or around $131 per month.

When car insurance rates for all 12 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest trim to put coverage on is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average of $1,464 per year, and the most expensive trim is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD at a cost of $1,708 per year.

The next two rate tables show the average cost to insure all 2015 trim levels, including an overall average rate. The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper overall car insurance rates than the 2015 GMC Acadia.

Additional Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia Resources

• Chevrolet Traverse Insurance Cost
• GMC Acadia Insurance Cost
• Midsize SUV Insurance Cost Comparisons