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 $188 per year.
  • For a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, insurance rates range from $2,116 to $2,370 per year, while car insurance for a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe ranges from $2,184 to $2,578.
  • 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 $2,238 per year, whereas the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe costs an average of $2,426 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 $2,116 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 $2,184 per year, or $182 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 $2,116 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited costing an average of $2,578 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
$2,116$176
$2,162$180
$2,182$182
$2,184$182
$2,218$185
$2,284$190
$2,300$192
$2,344$195
$2,348$196
$2,370$198
$2,396$200
$2,474$206
$2,482$207
$2,482$207
$2,508$209
$2,516$210
$2,578$215

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 October 24, 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 $1,990 to $4,468 per year for a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, and $2,142 to $4,910 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 October 24, 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$6,836$7,578
20-Year-Old$4,468$4,910
25-Year-Old$2,598$2,822
30-Year-Old$2,384$2,592
40-Year-Old$2,238$2,426
50-Year-Old$1,990$2,142
60-Year-Old$1,860$2,008

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 October 24, 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

$2,238

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse
2024 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$2,116
LS AWD2,162
LT 2WD2,182
LT AWD2,218
Z71 AWD2,284
RS 2WD2,344
RS AWD2,370
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,238

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,426

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Chevrolet Traverse
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE$2,184
SEL2,300
XRT2,348
Hybrid Blue2,396
Hybrid SEL Premium2,474
Limited2,482
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience2,482
Hybrid Limited2,508
Calligraphy2,516
Plug-in Hybrid Limited2,578
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,426

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 $2,226 per year, and insurance for a Hyundai Santa Fe averages $2,392 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 $2,058 per year, or $172 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 $2,168 per year, or about $181 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 $2,058 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited at an average cost of $2,530 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
$2,058$172
$2,102$175
$2,116$176
$2,168$181
$2,186$182
$2,186$182
$2,218$185
$2,252$188
$2,278$190
$2,280$190
$2,282$190
$2,318$193
$2,318$193
$2,340$195
$2,360$197
$2,366$197
$2,434$203
$2,442$204
$2,442$204
$2,462$205
$2,478$207
$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 October 24, 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 $1,976 to $4,446 per year for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, and $2,118 to $4,838 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 October 24, 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$6,810$7,453
20-Year-Old$4,446$4,838
25-Year-Old$2,582$2,782
30-Year-Old$2,370$2,552
40-Year-Old$2,226$2,392
50-Year-Old$1,976$2,118
60-Year-Old$1,848$1,984

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 October 24, 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

$2,226

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
2023 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$2,058
LS AWD2,102
LT Cloth 2WD2,116
LT Cloth AWD2,186
LT Leather 2WD2,186
LT Leather AWD2,218
RS 2WD2,252
RS AWD2,280
Premier 2WD2,282
Premier AWD2,318
High Country 2WD2,340
High Country AWD2,360
2023 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,226

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,392

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Chevrolet Traverse
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE$2,168
SEL2,278
XRT2,318
Hybrid Blue2,366
Hybrid SEL Premium2,434
Limited2,442
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience2,442
Hybrid Limited2,462
Calligraphy2,478
Plug-in Hybrid Limited2,530
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,392

2022 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Car insurance for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse averages $2,252 per year, and insurance for a Hyundai Santa Fe costs an average of $2,282 per year, making the Chevrolet Traverse the winner by $30 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 $2,012 per year for the LS 2WD model up to $2,418 for the High Country AWD model.

For a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, rates range from $2,120 per year for the SE model up to $2,430 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 $2,012 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited at a cost of $2,430 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 $168 to $203 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
$2,012$168
$2,120$177
$2,134$178
$2,146$179
$2,188$182
$2,200$183
$2,200$183
$2,204$184
$2,214$185
$2,218$185
$2,274$190
$2,282$190
$2,294$191
$2,308$192
$2,334$195
$2,340$195
$2,350$196
$2,390$199
$2,402$200
$2,406$201
$2,418$202
$2,430$203

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 October 24, 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 October 24, 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$6,933$7,110
20-Year-Old$4,520$4,618
25-Year-Old$2,614$2,654
30-Year-Old$2,402$2,434
40-Year-Old$2,252$2,282
50-Year-Old$2,000$2,024
60-Year-Old$1,872$1,896

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 October 24, 2025

Out of 12 trims for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest rates are on the LS 2WD model at a cost of $2,012 per year, or around $168 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 $2,120 per year, or about $177 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 $2,012 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid Limited costing an average of $2,430 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

$2,252

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
2022 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$2,012
LS AWD2,134
LT Cloth 2WD2,146
LT Leather 2WD2,200
LT Cloth AWD2,204
LT Leather AWD2,214
RS 2WD2,282
RS AWD2,334
Premier 2WD2,340
Premier AWD2,350
High Country 2WD2,402
High Country AWD2,418
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,252

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,282

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE$2,120
SEL2,188
Hybrid Blue2,200
XRT2,218
Hybrid SEL Premium2,274
Plug-in Hybrid SEL Convenience2,294
Hybrid Limited2,308
Limited2,390
Calligraphy2,406
Plug-in Hybrid Limited2,430
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,282

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 $130 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 $1,896 to $4,282 per year for a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, and $2,016 to $4,586 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 October 24, 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$6,568$7,054
20-Year-Old$4,282$4,586
25-Year-Old$2,478$2,628
30-Year-Old$2,274$2,404
40-Year-Old$2,134$2,264
50-Year-Old$1,896$2,016
60-Year-Old$1,776$1,888

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 October 24, 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 $1,844 per year, or about $154 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 $2,114 per year, or $176 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 $1,844 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 $2,378 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

$2,134

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
2021 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,844
LS 2WD1,910
LS AWD2,044
LT Cloth 2WD2,044
LT Cloth AWD2,108
LT Leather 2WD2,108
LT Leather AWD2,174
RS 2WD2,174
Premier 2WD2,240
Premier AWD2,240
RS AWD2,240
High Country 2WD2,308
High Country AWD2,308
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,134

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,264

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE 2WD$2,114
SE AWD2,114
SEL 2WD2,114
SEL AWD2,180
SEL Plus 2WD2,246
SEL Plus AWD2,246
SEL Plus Premium 2WD2,246
Limited 2WD2,310
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium 2WD2,310
SEL Plus Premium AWD2,310
Limited 2.0T 2WD2,378
Limited 2.0T AWD2,378
Limited AWD2,378
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium AWD2,378
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,264

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 $128 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 $1,842 to $4,162 per year for the included age groups. A 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe costs from $1,962 to $4,456 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 October 24, 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$6,378$6,855
20-Year-Old$4,162$4,456
25-Year-Old$2,404$2,552
30-Year-Old$2,206$2,334
40-Year-Old$2,072$2,200
50-Year-Old$1,842$1,962
60-Year-Old$1,724$1,836

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 October 24, 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 $1,796 per year, or $150 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 $2,056.

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 $1,796 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Hyundai Santa Fe SEL 2.0 Plus Premium AWD at a cost of $2,308 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

$2,072

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
2020 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,796
LS 2WD1,858
LS AWD1,986
LT Cloth 2WD1,986
LT Cloth AWD2,048
LT Leather 2WD2,048
LT Leather AWD2,112
RS 2WD2,112
Premier 2WD2,174
Premier AWD2,174
RS AWD2,174
High Country 2WD2,238
High Country AWD2,238
2020 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$2,072

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,200

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
SE 2WD$2,056
SE AWD2,056
SEL 2WD2,056
SEL AWD2,118
SEL Plus 2WD2,182
SEL Plus AWD2,182
SEL Plus Premium 2WD2,182
Limited 2WD2,244
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium 2WD2,244
SEL Plus Premium AWD2,244
Limited 2.0T 2WD2,308
Limited 2.0T AWD2,308
Limited AWD2,308
SEL 2.0 Plus Premium AWD2,308
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,200

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 $240 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 $1,624 to $3,652 per year for a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,838 to $4,188 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 October 24, 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$5,602$6,446
20-Year-Old$3,652$4,188
25-Year-Old$2,114$2,398
30-Year-Old$1,940$2,196
40-Year-Old$1,826$2,066
50-Year-Old$1,624$1,838
60-Year-Old$1,520$1,720

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 October 24, 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 $1,578 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 $1,846 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 $1,578 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate AWD costing an average of $2,242 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

$1,826

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
2019 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,578
LS 2WD1,682
LS AWD1,760
LT Cloth 2WD1,760
LT Cloth AWD1,822
LT Leather 2WD1,822
LT Leather AWD1,882
RS 2WD1,882
Premier 2WD1,944
Premier AWD1,944
High Country AWD2,004
2019 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,826

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,066

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Chevrolet Traverse
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
XL SE 2WD$1,846
XL SE 4WD1,846
XL SE Premium 2WD1,908
SE 2WD1,936
XL SE Premium 4WD1,968
SE AWD1,998
SEL 2WD1,998
XL Limited Ultimate 2WD2,030
XL Limited Ultimate 4WD2,030
SEL AWD2,058
SEL Plus 2WD2,058
Limited 2WD2,120
SEL Plus AWD2,120
Limited 2.0T 2WD2,180
Limited 2.0T AWD2,180
Limited AWD2,180
Ultimate 2WD2,180
Ultimate 2.0T 2WD2,242
Ultimate 2.0T AWD2,242
Ultimate AWD2,242
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,066

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 $368 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 $1,544 to $3,468 per year for the age groups used in the chart. A 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe costs from $1,874 to $4,258 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 October 24, 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$5,308$6,544
20-Year-Old$3,468$4,258
25-Year-Old$2,008$2,438
30-Year-Old$1,844$2,228
40-Year-Old$1,734$2,102
50-Year-Old$1,544$1,874
60-Year-Old$1,446$1,756

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 October 24, 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 $1,516 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 $1,976.

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 $1,516 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate AWD at an average of $2,204 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

$1,734

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
2018 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,516
LS 2WD1,612
LS AWD1,686
LT 2WD1,686
LT AWD1,742
Premier 2WD1,800
RS 2WD1,800
Premier AWD1,858
High Country AWD1,914
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,734

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

$2,102

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,976
Sport 4WD1,996
SE 2WD2,032
SE AWD2,032
SE Premium 2WD2,090
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 2WD2,090
Limited Ultimate 2WD2,148
SE Premium AWD2,148
SE Ultimate 2WD2,148
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 4WD2,148
Limited Ultimate AWD2,204
SE Ultimate AWD2,204
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$2,102

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 $310 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 $1,476 to $3,296 per year for a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,758 to $3,976 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 October 24, 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$5,043$6,106
20-Year-Old$3,296$3,976
25-Year-Old$1,914$2,276
30-Year-Old$1,756$2,080
40-Year-Old$1,652$1,962
50-Year-Old$1,476$1,758
60-Year-Old$1,380$1,644

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 October 24, 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 $1,470 per year, or around $123 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 $1,800 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 $1,470 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 $2,070 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

$1,652

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
2017 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$1,470
LS AWD1,634
LT 2WD1,634
LT AWD1,686
Premier 2WD1,742
Premier AWD1,742
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,652

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

$1,962

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,800
Sport 4WD1,854
SE 2WD1,880
Sport Premium 2WD1,908
SE AWD1,962
Sport 2.0T 2WD1,962
Sport Premium 4WD1,962
Limited 2WD2,008
Sport 2.0T 4WD2,016
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 4WD2,062
Limited AWD2,070
Sport 2.0T Ultimate 2WD2,070
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$1,962

2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

When comparing average insurance rates for 2016 models, a Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $1,548 per year to insure and a Hyundai Santa Fe costs $1,732, making the Chevrolet Traverse cheaper to insure by $184 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 $1,386 to $3,088 per year for a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,548 to $3,502 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 October 24, 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$4,721$5,367
20-Year-Old$3,088$3,502
25-Year-Old$1,790$2,008
30-Year-Old$1,640$1,838
40-Year-Old$1,548$1,732
50-Year-Old$1,386$1,548
60-Year-Old$1,294$1,448

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 October 24, 2025

Out of six Chevrolet Traverse trim levels, the cheapest 2016 trim to insure is the LS 2WD model at an average cost of $1,426 per year, or about $119 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 $1,592 per year, or around $133 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 $1,426 per year. The most expensive trim is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD costing an average of $1,840 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

$1,548

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
2016 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$1,426
LS AWD1,522
LT 2WD1,522
LT AWD1,572
LTZ 2WD1,622
LTZ AWD1,622
2016 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,548

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

$1,732

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,592
Sport 4WD1,640
SE Premium 4WD1,690
Sport Premium 2WD1,690
Sport Premium 4WD1,690
Sport Ultimate 2WD1,690
3.6 GLS 2WD1,740
4WD1,740
SE 2WD1,740
SE 4WD1,740
Sport 2.0T 2WD1,740
Sport 2.0T 4WD1,740
Sport Ultimate 4WD1,740
Limited 2WD1,790
Sport 2.0T Tech 2WD1,790
Limited 4WD1,840
Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD1,840
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$1,732

2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

When comparing car insurance rates for 2015 models, the Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $1,590 per year to insure and the Hyundai Santa Fe costs $1,644, 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 $1,426 to $3,202 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe costs from $1,472 to $3,336 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 October 24, 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$4,905$5,123
20-Year-Old$3,202$3,336
25-Year-Old$1,842$1,910
30-Year-Old$1,682$1,744
40-Year-Old$1,590$1,644
50-Year-Old$1,426$1,472
60-Year-Old$1,332$1,378

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 October 24, 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 $1,498 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 $1,504 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 $1,498 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD costing an average of $1,780 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

$1,590

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
2015 Chevrolet Traverse TrimsRate
LS 2WD$1,498
LS AWD1,498
LT 2WD1,590
LT AWD1,590
LTZ 2WD1,680
LTZ AWD1,680
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Average Rate$1,590

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

$1,644

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,504
Sport 4WD1,550
Sport Premium 2WD1,596
Sport Ultimate 2WD1,596
Sport Ultimate 4WD1,596
Sport Premium 4WD1,640
3.6 GLS 2WD1,644
Sport 2.0T 4WD1,646
Sport 2.0T 2WD1,650
3.6 GLS 4WD1,652
3.6 Limited Saddle 2WD1,688
3.6 Limited 4WD1,694
3.6 Limited 2WD1,696
Sport 2.0T Tech 2WD1,738
Sport 2.0T Tech 4WD1,780
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Average Rate$1,644

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