- 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.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Traverse LS 2WD | $2,066 | $172 |
Traverse LS AWD | $2,110 | $176 |
Traverse LT 2WD | $2,132 | $178 |
Santa Fe SE | $2,142 | $179 |
Traverse LT AWD | $2,168 | $181 |
Traverse Z71 AWD | $2,232 | $186 |
Santa Fe SEL | $2,258 | $188 |
Traverse RS 2WD | $2,290 | $191 |
Santa Fe XRT | $2,306 | $192 |
Traverse RS AWD | $2,312 | $193 |
Santa Fe Hybrid Blue | $2,354 | $196 |
Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium | $2,428 | $202 |
Santa Fe Limited | $2,436 | $203 |
Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience | $2,436 | $203 |
Santa Fe Hybrid Limited | $2,462 | $205 |
Santa Fe Calligraphy | $2,470 | $206 |
Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited | $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
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.

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
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 |
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,382
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SE | $2,142 |
SEL | 2,258 |
XRT | 2,306 |
Hybrid Blue | 2,354 |
Hybrid SEL Premium | 2,428 |
Limited | 2,436 |
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience | 2,436 |
Hybrid Limited | 2,462 |
Calligraphy | 2,470 |
Plug-in Hybrid Limited | 2,530 |
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.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Traverse LS 2WD | $2,010 | $168 |
Traverse LS AWD | $2,052 | $171 |
Traverse LT Cloth 2WD | $2,068 | $172 |
Santa Fe SE | $2,118 | $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 |
Santa Fe SEL | $2,226 | $186 |
Traverse Premier 2WD | $2,228 | $186 |
Traverse Premier AWD | $2,264 | $189 |
Santa Fe XRT | $2,266 | $189 |
Traverse High Country 2WD | $2,286 | $191 |
Traverse High Country AWD | $2,306 | $192 |
Santa Fe Hybrid Blue | $2,310 | $193 |
Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium | $2,378 | $198 |
Santa Fe Limited | $2,384 | $199 |
Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience | $2,384 | $199 |
Santa Fe Hybrid Limited | $2,404 | $200 |
Santa Fe Calligraphy | $2,418 | $202 |
Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited | $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
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.

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
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 |
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,336
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SE | $2,118 |
SEL | 2,226 |
XRT | 2,266 |
Hybrid Blue | 2,310 |
Hybrid SEL Premium | 2,378 |
Limited | 2,384 |
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience | 2,384 |
Hybrid Limited | 2,404 |
Calligraphy | 2,418 |
Plug-in Hybrid Limited | 2,472 |
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.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Traverse LS 2WD | $1,964 | $164 |
Santa Fe SE | $2,070 | $173 |
Traverse LS AWD | $2,086 | $174 |
Traverse LT Cloth 2WD | $2,098 | $175 |
Santa Fe SEL | $2,136 | $178 |
Traverse LT Leather 2WD | $2,150 | $179 |
Santa Fe Hybrid Blue | $2,150 | $179 |
Traverse LT Cloth AWD | $2,154 | $180 |
Traverse LT Leather AWD | $2,164 | $180 |
Santa Fe XRT | $2,168 | $181 |
Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium | $2,222 | $185 |
Traverse RS 2WD | $2,230 | $186 |
Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience | $2,242 | $187 |
Santa Fe Hybrid Limited | $2,256 | $188 |
Traverse RS AWD | $2,278 | $190 |
Traverse Premier 2WD | $2,286 | $191 |
Traverse Premier AWD | $2,296 | $191 |
Santa Fe Limited | $2,334 | $195 |
Traverse High Country 2WD | $2,346 | $196 |
Santa Fe Calligraphy | $2,352 | $196 |
Traverse High Country AWD | $2,362 | $197 |
Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited | $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
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.

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
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 |
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,230
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SE | $2,070 |
SEL | 2,136 |
Hybrid Blue | 2,150 |
XRT | 2,168 |
Hybrid SEL Premium | 2,222 |
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience | 2,242 |
Hybrid Limited | 2,256 |
Limited | 2,334 |
Calligraphy | 2,352 |
Plug-in Hybrid Limited | 2,372 |
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.

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
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 |
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,210
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SE 2WD | $2,064 |
SE AWD | 2,064 |
SEL 2WD | 2,064 |
SEL AWD | 2,126 |
SEL Plus 2WD | 2,192 |
SEL Plus AWD | 2,192 |
SEL Plus Premium 2WD | 2,192 |
Limited 2WD | 2,256 |
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium 2WD | 2,256 |
SEL Plus Premium AWD | 2,256 |
Limited 2.0T 2WD | 2,320 |
Limited 2.0T AWD | 2,320 |
Limited AWD | 2,320 |
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium AWD | 2,320 |
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.

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
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 |
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,148
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SE 2WD | $2,006 |
SE AWD | 2,006 |
SEL 2WD | 2,006 |
SEL AWD | 2,068 |
SEL Plus 2WD | 2,128 |
SEL Plus AWD | 2,128 |
SEL Plus Premium 2WD | 2,128 |
Limited 2WD | 2,190 |
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium 2WD | 2,190 |
SEL Plus Premium AWD | 2,190 |
Limited 2.0T 2WD | 2,254 |
Limited 2.0T AWD | 2,254 |
Limited AWD | 2,254 |
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium AWD | 2,254 |
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.

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
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 |
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,016
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
---|---|
XL SE 2WD | $1,804 |
XL SE 4WD | 1,804 |
XL SE Premium 2WD | 1,864 |
SE 2WD | 1,890 |
XL SE Premium 4WD | 1,920 |
SE AWD | 1,950 |
SEL 2WD | 1,950 |
XL Limited Ultimate 2WD | 1,980 |
XL Limited Ultimate 4WD | 1,980 |
SEL AWD | 2,010 |
SEL Plus 2WD | 2,010 |
Limited 2WD | 2,070 |
SEL Plus AWD | 2,070 |
Limited 2.0T 2WD | 2,126 |
Limited 2.0T AWD | 2,126 |
Limited AWD | 2,126 |
Ultimate 2WD | 2,126 |
Ultimate 2.0T 2WD | 2,186 |
Ultimate 2.0T AWD | 2,186 |
Ultimate AWD | 2,186 |
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.

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
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 |
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,050
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Sport 2WD | $1,928 |
Sport 4WD | 1,948 |
SE 2WD | 1,984 |
SE AWD | 1,984 |
SE Premium 2WD | 2,040 |
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 2WD | 2,040 |
Limited Ultimate 2WD | 2,096 |
SE Premium AWD | 2,096 |
SE Ultimate 2WD | 2,096 |
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 4WD | 2,096 |
Limited Ultimate AWD | 2,150 |
SE Ultimate AWD | 2,150 |
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.

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
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 |
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe
$1,916
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Sport 2WD | $1,758 |
Sport 4WD | 1,812 |
SE 2WD | 1,838 |
Sport Premium 2WD | 1,864 |
SE AWD | 1,916 |
Sport 2.0T 2WD | 1,916 |
Sport Premium 4WD | 1,916 |
Limited 2WD | 1,962 |
Sport 2.0T 4WD | 1,970 |
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 4WD | 2,014 |
Limited AWD | 2,022 |
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 2WD | 2,022 |
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.

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
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 |
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe
$1,692
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Sport 2WD | $1,558 |
Sport 4WD | 1,604 |
SE Premium 4WD | 1,652 |
Sport Premium 2WD | 1,652 |
Sport Premium 4WD | 1,652 |
Sport Ultimate 2WD | 1,652 |
3.6 GLS 2WD | 1,702 |
4WD | 1,702 |
SE 2WD | 1,702 |
SE 4WD | 1,702 |
Sport 2.0T 2WD | 1,702 |
Sport 2.0T 4WD | 1,702 |
Sport Ultimate 4WD | 1,702 |
Limited 2WD | 1,748 |
Sport 2.0T Tech 2WD | 1,748 |
Limited 4WD | 1,798 |
Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD | 1,798 |
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.

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
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Trims | Rate |
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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 |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
$1,606
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims | Rate |
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Sport 2WD | $1,470 |
Sport 4WD | 1,516 |
Sport Premium 2WD | 1,560 |
Sport Ultimate 2WD | 1,560 |
Sport Ultimate 4WD | 1,560 |
Sport Premium 4WD | 1,604 |
3.6 GLS 2WD | 1,606 |
Sport 2.0T 4WD | 1,610 |
Sport 2.0T 2WD | 1,612 |
3.6 GLS 4WD | 1,616 |
3.6 Limited Saddle 2WD | 1,650 |
3.6 Limited 4WD | 1,656 |
3.6 Limited 2WD | 1,658 |
Sport 2.0T Tech 2WD | 1,700 |
Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD | 1,738 |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate | $1,606 |