Chevy Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost

Does car insurance cost less for the Chevy Traverse or the Hyundai Santa Fe? We analyze rates for every trim level back to the 2015 model year.

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  • For 2024 models, a Chevrolet Traverse has less-expensive car insurance than a Hyundai Santa Fe by an average of $196 per year.
  • For a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, insurance rates range from $2,066 to $2,312 per year, while car insurance for a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe ranges from $2,142 to $2,530.
  • Out of 34 models in the 2024 midsize SUV segment, the Chevrolet Traverse ranks 11th and the Hyundai Santa Fe ranks 21st for most affordable car insurance.
  • If cheap car insurance is your top consideration, the LS 2WD and LS AWD trims are the cheapest Chevrolet Traverse models to insure, while the SE and SEL trims are the cheapest Hyundai Santa Fe models to insure.

Is insurance cheaper on a Chevy Traverse or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Average insurance rates for a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse are $2,186 per year, whereas the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe costs an average of $2,382 per year, making the Chevrolet Traverse the cheapest to insure.

Out of seven trims for the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest average insurance prices are on the LS 2WD model at a cost of $2,066 per year. For the 10 trims available for the Hyundai Santa Fe, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the SE model at a cost of $2,142 per year, or $179 per month.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the lowest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average rate of $2,066 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited costing an average of $2,530 per year.

The table shown below ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models, with average rates for each trim level.

2024 Model Year Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$2,066$172
$2,110$176
$2,132$178
$2,142$179
$2,168$181
$2,232$186
$2,258$188
$2,290$191
$2,306$192
$2,312$193
$2,354$196
$2,428$202
$2,436$203
$2,436$203
$2,462$205
$2,470$206
$2,530$211

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

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure the two models using a range of rated driver ages. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,944 to $4,358 per year for a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, and $2,104 to $4,824 for a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe for the driver ages used.

Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2024 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$6,669$7,441
20-Year-Old$4,358$4,824
25-Year-Old$2,534$2,770
30-Year-Old$2,326$2,546
40-Year-Old$2,186$2,382
50-Year-Old$1,944$2,104
60-Year-Old$1,814$1,970

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 June 26, 2025

The tables below display average cost to insure each trim level for a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe, as well as an average rate for each model. The model with cheapest overall car insurance cost for 2024 is the Chevrolet Traverse.

2024 Chevrolet Traverse

$2,186

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse
2024 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$2,066
LS AWD2,110
LT 2WD2,132
LT AWD2,168
Z71 AWD2,232
RS 2WD2,290
RS AWD2,312
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,186

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,382

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Chevrolet Traverse
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE$2,142
SEL2,258
XRT2,306
Hybrid Blue2,354
Hybrid SEL Premium2,428
Limited2,436
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience2,436
Hybrid Limited2,462
Calligraphy2,470
Plug-in Hybrid Limited2,530
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,382

2023 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

For the 2023 model year, the model with the lower car insurance rates is the Chevrolet Traverse. Insurance rates for the Chevrolet Traverse average $2,174 per year, and insurance for a Hyundai Santa Fe averages $2,336 per year.

Out of 12 Chevrolet Traverse trim levels, the cheapest 2023 trim to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $2,010 per year, or $168 per month. For the 10 trim levels available for the Hyundai Santa Fe, the cheapest 2023 trim level to insure is the SE model at a cost of $2,118 per year, or about $177 per month.

When rates are compared for the 22 trim levels of both 2023 models, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average of $2,010 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited at an average cost of $2,472 per year.

The rate table below compares and ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models, showing cost for each trim level of both models.

2023 Model Year Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$2,010$168
$2,052$171
$2,068$172
$2,118$177
$2,136$178
$2,136$178
$2,166$181
$2,200$183
$2,226$186
$2,226$186
$2,228$186
$2,264$189
$2,266$189
$2,286$191
$2,306$192
$2,310$193
$2,378$198
$2,384$199
$2,384$199
$2,404$200
$2,418$202
$2,472$206

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

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. Insurance cost ranges from $1,930 to $4,340 per year for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, and $2,068 to $4,722 for a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe for the example age groups.

Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2023 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$6,643$7,273
20-Year-Old$4,340$4,722
25-Year-Old$2,520$2,714
30-Year-Old$2,312$2,488
40-Year-Old$2,174$2,336
50-Year-Old$1,930$2,068
60-Year-Old$1,804$1,938

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 June 27, 2025

The two tables below display average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2023 models, along with an average cost for each model.

2023 Chevrolet Traverse

$2,174

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
2023 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$2,010
LS AWD2,052
LT Cloth 2WD2,068
LT Cloth AWD2,136
LT Leather 2WD2,136
LT Leather AWD2,166
RS 2WD2,200
RS AWD2,226
Premier 2WD2,228
Premier AWD2,264
High Country 2WD2,286
High Country AWD2,306
2023 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,174

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,336

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE$2,118
SEL2,226
XRT2,266
Hybrid Blue2,310
Hybrid SEL Premium2,378
Limited2,384
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience2,384
Hybrid Limited2,404
Calligraphy2,418
Plug-in Hybrid Limited2,472
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,336

2022 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Car insurance for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse averages $2,202 per year, and insurance for a Hyundai Santa Fe costs an average of $2,230 per year, making the Chevrolet Traverse the winner by $28 per year.

Within each model, however, insurance rates vary greatly depending on the trim level.

For a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, insurance rates range from the lowest rate of $1,964 per year for the LS 2WD model up to $2,362 for the High Country AWD model.

For a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, rates range from $2,070 per year for the SE model up to $2,372 for the most expensive to insure Plug-in Hybrid Limited model.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average of $1,964 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited at a cost of $2,372 per year.

For a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest models are the LS 2WD, LS AWD, and LT Cloth 2WD. The cheapest Hyundai Santa Fe models include the SE, SEL, and Hybrid Blue. Insurance rates for all 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels range from $164 to $198 per month.

The table shown below compares and ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models, showing average cost for every trim level.

2022 Model Year Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,964$164
$2,070$173
$2,086$174
$2,098$175
$2,136$178
$2,150$179
$2,150$179
$2,154$180
$2,164$180
$2,168$181
$2,222$185
$2,230$186
$2,242$187
$2,256$188
$2,278$190
$2,286$191
$2,296$191
$2,334$195
$2,346$196
$2,352$196
$2,362$197
$2,372$198

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

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

The bar chart below compares annual average 2022 Chevrolet Traverse car insurance rates and 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe insurance cost based on different driver ages.

Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2022 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$6,764$6,936
20-Year-Old$4,412$4,508
25-Year-Old$2,552$2,590
30-Year-Old$2,340$2,374
40-Year-Old$2,202$2,230
50-Year-Old$1,952$1,978
60-Year-Old$1,826$1,850

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 June 27, 2025

Out of 12 trims for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest rates are on the LS 2WD model at a cost of $1,964 per year, or around $164 per month.

For the 10 trims available for the Hyundai Santa Fe, the cheapest 2022 trim to insure is the SE trim at a cost of $2,070 per year, or about $173 per month.

When looking at the aggregated rates by trim for both models, the cheapest trim to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average rate of $1,964 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited costing an average of $2,372 per year.

The tables below show the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2022 models, along with an average cost for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2022 model year is the Chevrolet Traverse.

2022 Chevrolet Traverse

$2,202

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
2022 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$1,964
LS AWD2,086
LT Cloth 2WD2,098
LT Leather 2WD2,150
LT Cloth AWD2,154
LT Leather AWD2,164
RS 2WD2,230
RS AWD2,278
Premier 2WD2,286
Premier AWD2,296
High Country 2WD2,346
High Country AWD2,362
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,202

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,230

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE$2,070
SEL2,136
Hybrid Blue2,150
XRT2,168
Hybrid SEL Premium2,222
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience2,242
Hybrid Limited2,256
Limited2,334
Calligraphy2,352
Plug-in Hybrid Limited2,372
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,230

2021 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

When comparing average insurance rates for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models, the Chevrolet Traverse is cheaper by an average of $126 per year.

The rate chart below shows the average cost to insure both models rated for different driver ages. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,852 to $4,180 per year for a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,966 to $4,474 for a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe for the included driver ages.

Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2021 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$6,409$6,883
20-Year-Old$4,180$4,474
25-Year-Old$2,418$2,562
30-Year-Old$2,216$2,346
40-Year-Old$2,084$2,210
50-Year-Old$1,852$1,966
60-Year-Old$1,734$1,842

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 June 27, 2025

For the 13 trim levels available for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest model to insure is the L 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,802 per year, or about $150 per month.

For the 14 trims available for the Hyundai Santa Fe, the cheapest 2021 trim level to insure is the SE 2WD model at a cost of $2,064 per year, or $172 per month.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average cost of $1,802 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe SEL 2.0 Plus Premium AWD at a cost of $2,320 per year.

The tables below show the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2021 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest auto insurance rates for 2021 is the Chevrolet Traverse.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse

$2,084

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
2021 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,802
LS 2WD1,866
LS AWD1,996
LT Cloth 2WD1,996
LT Cloth AWD2,058
LT Leather 2WD2,058
LT Leather AWD2,124
RS 2WD2,124
Premier 2WD2,188
Premier AWD2,188
RS AWD2,188
High Country 2WD2,252
High Country AWD2,252
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,084

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,210

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE 2WD$2,064
SE AWD2,064
SEL 2WD2,064
SEL AWD2,126
SEL Plus 2WD2,192
SEL Plus AWD2,192
SEL Plus Premium 2WD2,192
Limited 2WD2,256
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium 2WD2,256
SEL Plus Premium AWD2,256
Limited 2.0T 2WD2,320
Limited 2.0T AWD2,320
Limited AWD2,320
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium AWD2,320
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,210

2020 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

When comparing insurance rates for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models, the Chevrolet Traverse is cheaper to insure by an average of $124 per year.

The rate chart below shows the average cost to insure both 2020 models for different driver ages. For a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,802 to $4,060 per year for the included age groups. A 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe costs from $1,912 to $4,348 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2020 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$6,224$6,691
20-Year-Old$4,060$4,348
25-Year-Old$2,348$2,490
30-Year-Old$2,150$2,282
40-Year-Old$2,024$2,148
50-Year-Old$1,802$1,912
60-Year-Old$1,684$1,792

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 June 27, 2025

The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has 13 trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the L 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,754 per year, or $146 per month.

For the 14 trims available for the Hyundai Santa Fe, the cheapest 2020 model to insure is the SE 2WD model at a cost of $2,006.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average cost of $1,754 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Hyundai Santa Fe SEL 2.0 Plus Premium AWD at a cost of $2,254 per year.

The rate tables below display the average cost to insure each trim level for a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe, including an overall average cost for each model.

2020 Chevrolet Traverse

$2,024

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
2020 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,754
LS 2WD1,816
LS AWD1,938
LT Cloth 2WD1,938
LT Cloth AWD2,000
LT Leather 2WD2,000
LT Leather AWD2,062
RS 2WD2,062
Premier 2WD2,124
Premier AWD2,124
RS AWD2,124
High Country 2WD2,186
High Country AWD2,186
2020 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,024

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,148

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE 2WD$2,006
SE AWD2,006
SEL 2WD2,006
SEL AWD2,068
SEL Plus 2WD2,128
SEL Plus AWD2,128
SEL Plus Premium 2WD2,128
Limited 2WD2,190
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium 2WD2,190
SEL Plus Premium AWD2,190
Limited 2.0T 2WD2,254
Limited 2.0T AWD2,254
Limited AWD2,254
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium AWD2,254
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,148

2019 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

For 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $234 per year for this model year.

The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure both models using a range of rated driver ages. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,586 to $3,568 per year for a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,796 to $4,088 for a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe for the age groups used in the chart.

Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2019 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$5,467$6,290
20-Year-Old$3,568$4,088
25-Year-Old$2,064$2,342
30-Year-Old$1,896$2,142
40-Year-Old$1,782$2,016
50-Year-Old$1,586$1,796
60-Year-Old$1,482$1,680

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 June 27, 2025

For the 11 trim levels available for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest trim to insure is the L 2WD model at an average cost of $1,542 per year. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has 20 trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the XL SE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,804 per year.

When rates are compared for the 31 trim levels of both 2019 models, the cheapest trim to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average rate of $1,542 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate AWD costing an average of $2,186 per year.

The tables below illustrate average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe, including an overall average cost for each model. The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse comes out with a win over the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe for cheapest auto insurance rates.

2019 Chevrolet Traverse

$1,782

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
2019 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,542
LS 2WD1,642
LS AWD1,720
LT Cloth 2WD1,720
LT Cloth AWD1,780
LT Leather 2WD1,780
LT Leather AWD1,838
RS 2WD1,838
Premier 2WD1,898
Premier AWD1,898
High Country AWD1,956
2019 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,782

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,016

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
XL SE 2WD$1,804
XL SE 4WD1,804
XL SE Premium 2WD1,864
SE 2WD1,890
XL SE Premium 4WD1,920
SE AWD1,950
SEL 2WD1,950
XL Limited Ultimate 2WD1,980
XL Limited Ultimate 4WD1,980
SEL AWD2,010
SEL Plus 2WD2,010
Limited 2WD2,070
SEL Plus AWD2,070
Limited 2.0T 2WD2,126
Limited 2.0T AWD2,126
Limited AWD2,126
Ultimate 2WD2,126
Ultimate 2.0T 2WD2,186
Ultimate 2.0T AWD2,186
Ultimate AWD2,186
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,016

2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

For the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $356 per year.

The rate chart below illustrates the average cost to insure the two models using drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,510 to $3,384 per year for the age groups used in the chart. A 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe costs from $1,830 to $4,156 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2018 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$5,182$6,386
20-Year-Old$3,384$4,156
25-Year-Old$1,962$2,380
30-Year-Old$1,798$2,176
40-Year-Old$1,694$2,050
50-Year-Old$1,510$1,830
60-Year-Old$1,410$1,712

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 June 26, 2025

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has nine trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the L 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,480 per year.

For the 12 trims available for the Hyundai Santa Fe, the cheapest 2018 trim to insure is the Sport 2WD trim at a cost of $1,928.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average rate of $1,480 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate AWD at an average of $2,150 per year.

The next two tables illustrate trim level insurance rates for each 2018 model, along with the average rate for each model. The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has more affordable average car insurance rates than the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe.

2018 Chevrolet Traverse

$1,694

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
2018 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,480
LS 2WD1,574
LS AWD1,646
LT 2WD1,646
LT AWD1,702
Premier 2WD1,758
RS 2WD1,758
Premier AWD1,814
High Country AWD1,868
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,694

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,050

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,928
Sport 4WD1,948
SE 2WD1,984
SE AWD1,984
SE Premium 2WD2,040
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 2WD2,040
Limited Ultimate 2WD2,096
SE Premium AWD2,096
SE Ultimate 2WD2,096
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 4WD2,096
Limited Ultimate AWD2,150
SE Ultimate AWD2,150
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,050

2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

For the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models, the Chevrolet Traverse is cheaper to insure by an average of $302 per year for this model year.

The rate chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure both 2017 models rated for different driver ages. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,440 to $3,218 per year for a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,712 to $3,880 for a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2017 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$4,921$5,958
20-Year-Old$3,218$3,880
25-Year-Old$1,866$2,222
30-Year-Old$1,714$2,032
40-Year-Old$1,614$1,916
50-Year-Old$1,440$1,712
60-Year-Old$1,346$1,602

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 June 26, 2025

For the six trims available for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,438 per year, or around $120 per month.

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has 12 trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the Sport 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,758 per year.

When insurance rates for all 18 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average of $1,438 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate 2WD at an average cost of $2,022 per year.

The two tables below illustrate average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2017 models, including the average rate for each model. The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has more affordable average car insurance than the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse

$1,614

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
2017 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$1,438
LS AWD1,596
LT 2WD1,596
LT AWD1,648
Premier 2WD1,702
Premier AWD1,702
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,614

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

$1,916

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,758
Sport 4WD1,812
SE 2WD1,838
Sport Premium 2WD1,864
SE AWD1,916
Sport 2.0T 2WD1,916
Sport Premium 4WD1,916
Limited 2WD1,962
Sport 2.0T 4WD1,970
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 4WD2,014
Limited AWD2,022
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 2WD2,022
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$1,916

2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

When comparing average insurance rates for 2016 models, a Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $1,512 per year to insure and a Hyundai Santa Fe costs $1,692, making the Chevrolet Traverse cheaper to insure by $180 per year.

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models for a range of driver ages. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,352 to $3,016 per year for a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,512 to $3,416 for a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe for the illustrated age groups.

Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 9: Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2016 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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.

2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$4,607$5,239
20-Year-Old$3,016$3,416
25-Year-Old$1,746$1,962
30-Year-Old$1,602$1,790
40-Year-Old$1,512$1,692
50-Year-Old$1,352$1,512
60-Year-Old$1,262$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 2016 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

Out of six Chevrolet Traverse trim levels, the cheapest 2016 trim to insure is the LS 2WD model at an average cost of $1,392 per year, or about $116 per month. For the 17 trims available for the Hyundai Santa Fe, the cheapest 2016 model to insure is the Sport 2WD model at a cost of $1,558 per year, or around $130 per month.

When rates are compared for the 23 trim levels of both 2016 models, the cheapest trim to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average of $1,392 per year. The most expensive trim is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD costing an average of $1,798 per year.

The two tables below illustrate the average cost to insure all 2016 trim levels, along with the average rate for each model.

2016 Chevrolet Traverse

$1,512

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
2016 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$1,392
LS AWD1,488
LT 2WD1,488
LT AWD1,536
LTZ 2WD1,582
LTZ AWD1,582
2016 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,512

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

$1,692

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,558
Sport 4WD1,604
SE Premium 4WD1,652
Sport Premium 2WD1,652
Sport Premium 4WD1,652
Sport Ultimate 2WD1,652
3.6 GLS 2WD1,702
4WD1,702
SE 2WD1,702
SE 4WD1,702
Sport 2.0T 2WD1,702
Sport 2.0T 4WD1,702
Sport Ultimate 4WD1,702
Limited 2WD1,748
Sport 2.0T Tech 2WD1,748
Limited 4WD1,798
Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD1,798
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$1,692

2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

When comparing car insurance rates for 2015 models, the Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $1,552 per year to insure and the Hyundai Santa Fe costs $1,606, making the Chevrolet Traverse the winner by $54.

The chart shown below shows the average cost to insure the two models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,392 to $3,126 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe costs from $1,438 to $3,256 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages.
Figure 10: Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2015 model year Chevrolet Traverse and Hyundai Santa Fe. 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.

2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Insurance Cost
Driver Age Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe
18-Year-Old$4,783$4,997
20-Year-Old$3,126$3,256
25-Year-Old$1,796$1,862
30-Year-Old$1,640$1,700
40-Year-Old$1,552$1,606
50-Year-Old$1,392$1,438
60-Year-Old$1,302$1,346

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 2015 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse has six trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the LS 2WD model at an average cost of $1,464 per year.

The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe has 15 trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the Sport 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,470 per year.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average rate of $1,464 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD costing an average of $1,738 per year.

The tables shown below display average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2015 model, along with an average cost for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2015 model year is the Chevrolet Traverse.

2015 Chevrolet Traverse

$1,552

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
2015 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$1,464
LS AWD1,464
LT 2WD1,552
LT AWD1,552
LTZ 2WD1,644
LTZ AWD1,644
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,552

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

$1,606

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,470
Sport 4WD1,516
Sport Premium 2WD1,560
Sport Ultimate 2WD1,560
Sport Ultimate 4WD1,560
Sport Premium 4WD1,604
3.6 GLS 2WD1,606
Sport 2.0T 4WD1,610
Sport 2.0T 2WD1,612
3.6 GLS 4WD1,616
3.6 Limited Saddle 2WD1,650
3.6 Limited 4WD1,656
3.6 Limited 2WD1,658
Sport 2.0T Tech 2WD1,700
Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD1,738
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$1,606

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