Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder – Which Insurance is Cheapest?

• At an average cost of $2,186 per year, a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper overall car insurance rates than a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder by an average of $198 per year.
• For a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, insurance rates range from $2,066 to $2,312 per year, while car insurance cost for a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder ranges from $2,240 to $2,530 for full-coverage.
• Average car insurance cost per month for the Nissan Pathfinder is 8.9% more expensive than the Chevrolet Traverse, at $182 versus $199, a difference of $17.
• Out of 34 models in the 2024 midsize SUV segment, the Chevrolet Traverse ranks 11^th and the Nissan Pathfinder ranks 22^nd for average car insurance affordability.

Does a Traverse or Pathfinder have cheaper car insurance?

For 2024, the model having more affordable car insurance is the Chevrolet Traverse. Average insurance rates for the Chevrolet Traverse are $2,186 per year, while insurance for a Nissan Pathfinder costs an average of $2,384 per year.

Out of seven Chevrolet Traverse trim levels, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $2,066 per year, or around $172 per month.

For the eight trim levels available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the S 2WD model at a cost of $2,240 per year, or $187 per month.

When rates for all 15 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at a cost of $2,066 per year. The most expensive trim is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD at a cost of $2,530 per year.

The table below ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2024 Chevrolet Traverse and Nissan Pathfinder models, showing average premium cost for each trim level.

The rate chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,944 to $4,358 per year for the example age groups. A 2024 Nissan Pathfinder costs from $2,108 to $4,842 to insure per year.

The next two rate tables illustrate average car insurance rates for each trim level, along with an average cost for each model. The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse wins out over the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder for the cheapest overall car insurance rates.

2023 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Car insurance on a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $2,174 per year, while insurance for a Nissan Pathfinder averages $2,210 per year, making the Chevrolet Traverse the model with lower average insurance cost.

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

For the nine trims available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2023 trim level to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $2,080 per year, or $173 per month.

When looking at the aggregated rates by trim for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average rate of $2,010 per year. The most expensive trim is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD at an average cost of $2,344 per year.

The table below compares the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Chevrolet Traverse and Nissan Pathfinder models, broken down by trim level.

The next chart shows the average cost to insure both models rated for a variety of different driver ages. Insurance cost ranges from $1,930 to $4,340 per year for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,964 to $4,416 for a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder for the age groups used in this illustration.

The next tables show the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2023 models, including an overall average rate. The winner for the 2023 car insurance cost comparison is the Chevrolet Traverse.

2022 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Car insurance for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse averages $2,202 per year, while insurance for a Nissan Pathfinder costs an average of $2,160 per year, making the Nissan Pathfinder the model with the cheapest overall car insurance rates.

For a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, rates range from the cheapest price of $1,964 per year for the LS 2WD model up to $2,362 for the High Country AWD model. For a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, rates can range from $2,032 per year for the S 2WD model up to $2,296 for the most expensive Platinum 4WD model.

When comparing both models, the cheapest trim is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average cost of $1,964 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average of $2,362 per year.

For a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest models are the LS 2WD, LS AWD, and LT Cloth 2WD. The cheapest Nissan Pathfinder models include the S 2WD, S 4WD, and SV 2WD.

Average car insurance rates for all 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and Nissan Pathfinder trim levels range from $164 to $197 per month.

The table below ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and Nissan Pathfinder models, broken down by individual trim level.

The bar chart below compares average Chevrolet Traverse insurance and Nissan Pathfinder insurance for the 2022 model year based on different driver ages.

Out of 12 Chevrolet Traverse trim levels, the cheapest 2022 trim to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,964 per year, or around $164 per month.

Out of the eight trim levels available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2022 model to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $2,032.

When rates are compared for the 20 trim levels of both 2022 models, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average rate of $1,964 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average cost of $2,362 per year.

The next two rate tables show trim level insurance rates for each 2022 model, along with the average rate for each model.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

When comparing average insurance rates for 2021 models, a Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $2,084 per year to insure and a Nissan Pathfinder costs $2,160, making the Chevrolet Traverse cheaper to insure by $76 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure both models for a range of driver ages. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,852 to $4,180 per year for a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,918 to $4,348 for a 2021 Nissan Pathfinder for the age groups used in this illustration.

Out of 13 trims for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest insurance prices are on the L 2WD model at a cost of $1,802 per year. For the 10 trims available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2021 model to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,996.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average rate of $1,802 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average cost of $2,252 per year.

The tables shown below display the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2021 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2021 car insurance comparison is the Chevrolet Traverse.

2020 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

When comparing insurance rates for 2020 models, a Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $2,024 per year to insure and a Nissan Pathfinder costs $2,098, making the Chevrolet Traverse cheaper to insure by $74 per year for 2020.

The chart below shows the average cost to insure the two models using a range of rated driver ages. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,802 to $4,060 per year for a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,864 to $4,218 for a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder for the illustrated age groups.

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

For the 10 trims available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2020 trim to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,938.

When all 23 trims of both models are combined and compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average cost of $1,754 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing $2,186 per year.

The rate tables below show the average cost to insure all 2020 trim levels, along with an average cost for each model.

2019 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

For the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $282 per year for this comparison year.

The chart below shows the average cost to insure both models with different drivers at the wheel. For a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, insurance cost ranges from $1,586 to $3,568 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2019 Nissan Pathfinder costs from $1,842 to $4,154 to insure per year.

For the 11 trims available for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest trim to insure is the L 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,542 per year, or $129 per month. For the eight trims available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,944.

When all 19 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average of $1,542 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD costing $2,162 per year.

The two tables below show the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2019 models, including the average rate for each model. The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has more affordable average car insurance than the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder.

2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

For 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $286 per year for this comparison year.

The rate chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2018 models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,510 to $3,384 per year for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,772 to $3,984 for a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder for the age groups used in the chart.

Out of nine trim levels for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest average car insurance prices are on the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,480 per year. Out of the eight trims available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2018 trim to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,866.

When rates are compared for the 17 trim levels of both 2018 models, the cheapest trim to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average cost of $1,480 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD costing $2,072 per year.

The rate tables below illustrate the average cost to insure all 2018 trim levels, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is the winner over the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder for cheapest car insurance rates.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

For the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $274 per year for this comparison year.

The chart below displays the average cost to insure the two models for drivers from age 20 to 50. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,440 to $3,218 per year for a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, and $1,690 to $3,794 for a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder for the illustrated age groups.

Out of six trim levels for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest insurance rates are on the LS 2WD model at a cost of $1,438 per year. For the eight trims available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the S S 2WD model at a cost of $1,754 per year, or around $146 per month.

When looking at the aggregated rates by trim for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average of $1,438 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Edition 4WD costing an average of $2,002 per year.

The tables shown below illustrate trim level insurance rates for each 2017 model, along with an average cost for each model. The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse reigns victorious over the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder for the cheapest average car insurance rates.

2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

When comparing insurance rates for 2016 models, a Chevrolet Traverse costs an average of $1,512 per year to insure and a Nissan Pathfinder costs $1,660, making the Chevrolet Traverse cheaper to insure by $148 per year.

The rate chart below shows the average cost to insure the two models for a range of driver ages. For a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,352 to $3,016 per year for the included age groups. A 2016 Nissan Pathfinder costs from $1,486 to $3,314 to insure per year.

Out of six Chevrolet Traverse trims, the cheapest 2016 trim level to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,392 per year.

For the eight trim levels available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2016 trim to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,522 per year, or about $127 per month.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average rate of $1,392 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Edition 4WD at a cost of $1,748 per year.

The next two tables show the average cost to insure all 2016 trim levels, including an overall average rate. The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has more affordable average car insurance rates than the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder.

2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Pathfinder

For 2015 Chevrolet Traverse and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $166 per year for this model year.

The chart below displays the average cost to insure the two models using different driver ages. For a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,392 to $3,126 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2015 Nissan Pathfinder costs from $1,542 to $3,442 to insure per year.

Out of six Chevrolet Traverse trim levels, the cheapest 2015 trim level to insure is the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,464 per year, or around $122 per month. For the eight trim levels available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2015 trim level to insure is the S 2WD model at a cost of $1,598 per year, or about $133 per month.

When rates for all 14 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at a cost of $1,464 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Edition 4WD at a cost of $1,806 per year.

The rate tables below show average car insurance rates for each trim level, including an overall average rate. The cheapest model to insure for the 2015 model year is the Chevrolet Traverse.

Additional Chevrolet Traverse and Nissan Pathfinder Resources

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