Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson Auto Insurance Rates Compared

• Out of 47 models in the 2024 small SUV automotive segment, the Ford Escape ranks 23^rd and the Hyundai Tucson ranks 27^th for overall insurance affordability.
• For a 2024 Ford Escape, car insurance rates cost from $2,002 to $2,228 per year, while the 2024 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $1,986 to $2,338, depending on the trim level being insured.
• If cheap rates are your top priority, the Active and ST-Line trims are the most affordable Ford Escape models to insure, while the SE and SEL trim levels are the most affordable Hyundai Tucson models to insure.

Is Ford Escape or Hyundai Tucson insurance cheaper?

Insurance on a 2024 Ford Escape averages $2,138 per year, while insurance for a 2024 Hyundai Tucson costs an average of $2,176 per year, making the Ford Escape the cheaper of the two to insure.

For the 10 trim levels available for the 2024 Ford Escape, the cheapest model to insure is the Active trim at an average cost of $2,002 per year, or around $167 per month.

The 2024 Hyundai Tucson has 10 trim levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the SE trim at an average cost of $1,986 per year, or around $166 per month.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest model and trim level is the Hyundai Tucson SE at an average cost of $1,986 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Limited at an average of $2,338 per year.

The next table ranks the 12-month and monthly car insurance cost for 2024 Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson models, showing average premium cost for each trim level.

The chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2024 models for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2024 Ford Escape, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,898 to $4,312 per year for the example age groups. A 2024 Hyundai Tucson costs from $1,928 to $4,362 to insure per year.

The tables below illustrate the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2024 models, including an overall average cost for each model.

2023 Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Tucson

When comparing 2023 Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson models, the model having cheaper average car insurance is the Hyundai Tucson. Insurance on the Ford Escape averages $2,086 per year, while the Hyundai Tucson averages $2,082 per year.

Average 2023 Ford Escape insurance rates range from the cheapest price of $1,948 per year for the Escape Base model up to the most expensive rate of $2,188 for the Escape ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD model.

For the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, rates range from $1,922 per year for the Tucson SE model up to $2,226 on the Plug-in Hybrid Limited model.

The table below compares and ranks the annual and monthly car insurance costs for 2023 Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson models, with the average insurance quote for each vehicle.

The next chart shows the average car insurance cost for the two models for a range of driver ages. A full-coverage car insurance policy ranges from $1,854 to $4,216 per year for a 2023 Ford Escape, and $1,852 to $4,172 on the 2023 Hyundai Tucson for the five age groups shown in the chart.

Out of 14 trim levels for a 2023 Ford Escape, the lowest-cost car insurance rates are on the Base trim at a cost of $1,948 per year, or around $162 per month.

Out of the 10 trim and option levels available for a Hyundai Tucson, the cheapest 2023 trim level to insure is the SE model at a cost of $1,922.

When all 24 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest trim to put coverage on is the Hyundai Tucson SE at an average of $1,922 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Limited costing an average of $2,226 per year.

The next two tables display the average cost to insure all 2023 trim levels, including the average rate for each model. The 2023 Hyundai Tucson wins the head-to-head comparison over the 2023 Ford Escape for the cheapest overall car insurance rates.

2022 Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Tucson

For 2022 Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson models, the Hyundai Tucson is cheaper to insure by an average of $116 per year for this model year.

The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure the two models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For the 2022 Ford Escape, insurance cost ranges from $1,866 to $4,254 per year for the five driver ages sampled in the chart. Full-coverage insurance for a 2022 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $1,766 to $3,988 on average per year.

A 2022 Ford Escape has 15 trim levels available, with the most affordable model to insure being the S model at an average cost of $1,904 per year, or $159 per month.

Out of the nine trim levels available for a Hyundai Tucson, the most affordable 2022 model to insure is the SE model at a cost of $1,812.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest vehicle to put coverage on is the Hyundai Tucson SE at a cost of $1,812 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium Plug-in Hybrid at an average of $2,302 per year.

The next tables show the average cost to insure all 2022 trim levels, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2022 model year is the Hyundai Tucson.

2021 Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Tucson

When comparing insurance costs for the 2021 Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson models, the Hyundai Tucson is cheaper by an average of $98 per year.

The next chart illustrates the average cost to insure both models rated for a variety of different driver ages. For the 2021 Ford Escape, insurance cost ranges from $1,660 to $3,776 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. Car insurance for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $1,576 to $3,546 on average per year.

The 2021 Ford Escape has 10 trim levels available, with the most affordable trim level to insure being the S 2WD model at an average cost of $1,738 per year. For the 12 different trims available for a Hyundai Tucson, the lowest-cost 2021 trim to insure is the SE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,614 per year, or around $135 per month.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the most affordable model and trim level to put coverage on is the Hyundai Tucson SE 2WD at an average cost of $1,614 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing an average of $2,028 per year.

The rate tables below illustrate the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2021 models, including an overall average rate. The 2021 Hyundai Tucson has cheaper average car insurance rates than the 2021 Ford Escape.

2020 Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Tucson

When comparing car insurance rates for 2020 models, a Ford Escape costs an average of $1,814 per year to insure and a Hyundai Tucson costs $1,718, making the Hyundai Tucson more affordable to insure by $96 per year.

The rate chart below illustrates the average insurance cost for both 2020 models for a range of driver ages. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,612 to $3,662 per year on the 2020 Ford Escape, and $1,532 to $3,442 for a 2020 Hyundai Tucson for the age groups included in the chart.

For the 10 trim levels available for a 2020 Ford Escape, the cheapest model to insure is the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,686 per year, or about $141 per month. For the 12 different trims available for the Hyundai Tucson, the most affordable 2020 model to insure is the SE 2WD model at a cost of $1,568.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the overall cheapest vehicle to put coverage on is the Hyundai Tucson SE 2WD at an average rate of $1,568 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing $1,964 per year.

The two tables below show the average cost to insure all 2020 trim levels, along with an average cost for each model. The cheapest to insure for the 2020 model year is the Hyundai Tucson.

2019 Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Tucson

When comparing average insurance rates for 2019 models, a Ford Escape costs an average of $1,862 per year to insure while a Hyundai Tucson costs $1,790, making the Hyundai Tucson cheaper to insure by $72 per year for this comparison year.

The rate chart below demonstrates the average insurance cost for both 2019 models rated for multiple driver ages. Average full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,656 to $3,794 per year for a 2019 Ford Escape, and $1,598 to $3,600 for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson for the illustrated age groups.

For the seven trims available for a 2019 Ford Escape, the cheapest trim level to insure is the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,752 per year, or $146 per month.

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson has 12 trim levels available, and the cheapest model to insure is the SE 2WD model at an average cost of $1,686 per year.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the cheapest vehicle to put coverage on is the Hyundai Tucson SE 2WD at a cost of $1,686 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average of $1,988 per year.

The next two tables show trim level insurance rates for each 2019 model, including an overall average cost for each model.

2018 Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Tucson

For the 2018 Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson models, the Hyundai Tucson is cheaper to insure by an average of $70 per year.

The chart below illustrates the average insurance cost for the two models with different driver age groups. For a 2018 Ford Escape, insurance cost ranges from $1,578 to $3,598 per year. Full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson costs from $1,518 to $3,412 on average per year.

For the seven trim levels available for the 2018 Ford Escape, the most affordable trim to insure is the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,626 per year. Out of the 12 trims available for the Hyundai Tucson, the lowest-cost 2018 model to insure is the SE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,620 per year, or $135 per month.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Hyundai Tucson SE 2WD at an average cost of $1,620 per year. The most expensive trim is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average of $1,904 per year.

The two tables below show the average cost to insure all 2018 trim levels, along with the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2018 car insurance comparison is the Hyundai Tucson.

2017 Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Tucson

For 2017 Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson models, the Hyundai Tucson costs less to insure by an average of $34 per year for this comparison year.

The rate chart below illustrates the average insurance cost for both models with different drivers at the wheel. For a 2017 Ford Escape, the average insurance cost ranges from $1,494 to $3,404 per year for these driver ages. Insurance on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $1,468 to $3,294 on average per year.

The 2017 Ford Escape has five trims available, with the most affordable trim level to insure being the S 2WD model at an average cost of $1,570 per year. Out of the 12 different option levels available for a Hyundai Tucson, the most affordable 2017 model to insure is the SE 2WD model at a cost of $1,568.

When comparing both models combined at a trim-level basis, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Hyundai Tucson SE 2WD at an average cost of $1,568 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing an average of $1,776 per year.

The next tables detail the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2017 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The winner for the 2017 car insurance battle is the Hyundai Tucson.

2016 Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Tucson

When comparing average insurance cost for 2016 models, the Ford Escape costs $1,588 per year to insure and the Hyundai Tucson costs $1,558, making the Hyundai Tucson the winner by $30.

The chart shown below visualizes the average cost to insure both 2016 models for different driver ages. For a 2016 Ford Escape, insurance cost ranges from $1,422 to $3,214 per year for the five different driver ages shown in the chart. Car insurance for a 2016 Hyundai Tucson costs from $1,398 to $3,118 on average per year.

For the five trim levels available for the 2016 Ford Escape, the cheapest trim level to insure is the S 2WD model at an average cost of $1,492 per year. The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has eight trim and option levels available, with the most affordable trim level to insure being the SE 2WD model at an average cost of $1,492 per year.

When rates for all 13 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to buy insurance for is the Ford Escape S 2WD at an average of $1,492 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing an average of $1,676 per year.

The next two tables break down trim level insurance rates for each 2016 model, along with the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2016 car insurance cost comparison is the Hyundai Tucson.

2015 Ford Escape vs. Hyundai Tucson

When comparing car insurance rates for 2015 models, a Ford Escape costs an average of $1,416 per year to insure and a Hyundai Tucson costs $1,420, making the Ford Escape more affordable to insure by $4 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart displays the average cost to insure the two models with different drivers at the wheel. For the 2015 Ford Escape, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,268 to $2,856 per year for the example age groups. Insurance on the 2015 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $1,278 to $2,868 on average per year.

Out of five trim levels for the 2015 Ford Escape, the lowest-cost car insurance rates are on the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,326 per year, or $111 per month.

Out of the six option levels available for the Hyundai Tucson, the cheapest 2015 model to insure is the GLS 2WD trim at a cost of $1,350.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Ford Escape S 2WD at an average rate of $1,326 per year. The most expensive trim is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average cost of $1,504 per year.

The two tables below illustrate all the available trims for both 2015 models, including an overall average rate. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2015 model year is the Ford Escape.

Additional Ford Escape and Hyundai Tucson Resources

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