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 $2,050 to $2,282 per year, while the 2024 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $2,036 to $2,394, 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 $2,188 per year, while insurance for a 2024 Hyundai Tucson costs an average of $2,232 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 $2,050 per year, or around $171 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 $2,036 per year, or around $170 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 $2,036 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Limited at an average of $2,394 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 $1,946 to $4,420 per year for the example age groups. A 2024 Hyundai Tucson costs from $1,976 to $4,468 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 $2,136 per year, while the Hyundai Tucson averages $2,130 per year.

Average 2023 Ford Escape insurance rates range from the cheapest price of $1,996 per year for the Escape Base model up to the most expensive rate of $2,242 for the Escape ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD model.

For the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, rates range from $1,968 per year for the Tucson SE model up to $2,280 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 $1,898 to $4,320 per year for a 2023 Ford Escape, and $1,896 to $4,276 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 $1,996 per year, or around $166 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 $1,968.

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 $1,968 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Limited costing an average of $2,280 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 $122 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 $1,912 to $4,362 per year for the five driver ages sampled in the chart. Full-coverage insurance for a 2022 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $1,810 to $4,086 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 $1,952 per year, or $163 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 $1,858.

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 $1,858 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium Plug-in Hybrid at an average of $2,356 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 $102 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 $1,700 to $3,864 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. Car insurance for the 2021 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $1,614 to $3,630 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 $1,778 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 $1,654 per year, or around $138 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 $1,654 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing an average of $2,076 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 $1,858 per year to insure and a Hyundai Tucson costs $1,760, making the Hyundai Tucson more affordable to insure by $98 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 $1,652 to $3,750 per year on the 2020 Ford Escape, and $1,566 to $3,526 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 $1,726 per year, or about $144 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 $1,608.

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 $1,608 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing $2,012 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 $1,906 per year to insure while a Hyundai Tucson costs $1,832, making the Hyundai Tucson cheaper to insure by $74 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 $1,698 to $3,888 per year for a 2019 Ford Escape, and $1,638 to $3,688 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 $1,792 per year, or $149 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 $1,724 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 $1,724 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average of $2,036 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 $74 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 $1,616 to $3,686 per year. Full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Hyundai Tucson costs from $1,556 to $3,496 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 $1,664 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 $1,658 per year, or $138 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 $1,658 per year. The most expensive trim is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average of $1,950 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 $1,532 to $3,488 per year for these driver ages. Insurance on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $1,504 to $3,376 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 $1,606 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 $1,602.

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 $1,602 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing an average of $1,814 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 $1,624 per year to insure and the Hyundai Tucson costs $1,594, 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 $1,454 to $3,294 per year for the five different driver ages shown in the chart. Car insurance for a 2016 Hyundai Tucson costs from $1,432 to $3,196 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 $1,528 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 $1,526 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 Hyundai Tucson SE 2WD at an average of $1,526 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing an average of $1,714 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 $1,450 per year to insure and a Hyundai Tucson costs $1,452, making the Ford Escape more affordable to insure by $2 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 $1,298 to $2,924 per year for the example age groups. Insurance on the 2015 Hyundai Tucson ranges from $1,306 to $2,936 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 $1,358 per year, or $113 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 $1,380.

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 $1,358 per year. The most expensive trim is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average cost of $1,540 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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