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

• For a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, rates range from $1,602 to $1,834 per year, while auto insurance for a 2023 GMC Acadia costs from $1,636 to $1,808, depending on the trim level being insured.
• With 31 models in the 2023 midsize SUV category, the Chevrolet Traverse ranks 14^th and the GMC Acadia ranks 13^th for average car insurance affordability.
• The Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD and the GMC Acadia SLE 2WD are the cheapest models to insure for each vehicle based on our comparison.
• When compared to the average U.S. car insurance rate of $1,728 per year, the Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $2 more per year, while the GMC Acadia costs an average of $2 less per year.

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

For new Traverse and Acadia models, the cheapest to insure is the GMC Acadia. Insurance rates on a Chevrolet Traverse cost an average of $1,730 per year, whereas the GMC Acadia averages $1,726 per year.

Out of 12 Chevrolet Traverse trims, the cheapest 2023 trim to insure is the LS 2WD model at an average cost of $1,602 per year, or $134 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 $1,636 per year, or about $136 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 $1,602 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing $1,834 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 $1,576 to $3,416 per year for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,572 to $3,418 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 $1,752 per year, whereas insurance for a GMC Acadia costs an average of $1,712 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 $1,568 per year for the LS 2WD model up to the highest rate of $1,878 for the High Country AWD model.

For a 2022 GMC Acadia, rates range from $1,602 per year for the SLE 2WD model up to $1,792 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 $1,568 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing an average of $1,878 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 $131 to $157 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 $1,594 to $3,468 per year for the driver examples in the chart. Car insurance for a 2022 GMC Acadia ranges from $1,558 to $3,388 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 $1,568 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 $1,602 per year, or $134 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 $1,568 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average of $1,878 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 $10 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 $1,510 to $3,288 per year for the age groups used in the chart. A 2021 GMC Acadia costs from $1,502 to $3,270 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 $1,440 per year, or $120 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 $1,476 per year, or about $123 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 $1,440 per year. The most expensive trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average of $1,790 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 $12 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 $1,492 to $3,248 per year on a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,482 to $3,228 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 $1,422 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 $1,456 per year, or around $121 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 $1,422 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at a cost of $1,766 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 $156 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 $1,320 to $2,866 per year on a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,462 to $3,198 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 $1,254 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 $1,444.

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 $1,254 per year. The most expensive trim is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD costing an average of $1,694 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 $156 cheaper to insure per year on average than a 2018 GMC Acadia, a difference of 10.6%.

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 $1,276 to $2,778 per year for the included age groups. A full-coverage policy on a 2018 GMC Acadia ranges from $1,420 to $3,110 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 $1,226 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 $1,412 per year, or about $118 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 $1,226 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD costing $1,650 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 $150 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 $1,210 to $2,626 per year for a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,348 to $2,956 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 $1,184 per year, or $99 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 $1,364 per year, or around $114 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 $1,184 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD costing $1,588 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 $200 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 $1,170 to $2,542 per year for a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,352 to $2,958 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 $1,180 per year, or around $98 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 $1,408 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 $1,180 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD at a cost of $1,530 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 $86 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 $1,206 to $2,622 per year for these driver ages. Full-coverage insurance on a 2015 GMC Acadia ranges from $1,286 to $2,800 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 $1,246 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 $1,344 per year, or around $112 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 $1,246 per year, and the most expensive trim is the GMC Acadia Denali AWD at a cost of $1,454 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

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