Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape – Which Costs Less to Insure?

• When comparing the newest models, a Honda CR-V has cheaper car insurance rates than a Ford Escape by an average of $142 per year.
• For a 2024 Honda CR-V, car insurance rates range from $1,894 to $2,106 per year, while a 2024 Ford Escape ranges from $2,002 to $2,228.
• Out of 47 models in the 2024 small SUV segment, the Honda CR-V ranks 12^th and the Ford Escape ranks 23^rd for cheapest auto insurance.
• If cheap car insurance is your primary concern, the LX and LX AWD trims are the cheapest Honda CR-V models to insure, while the Active and ST-Line trims are the cheapest Ford Escape models to insure.

Is Honda CR-V or Ford Escape insurance cheaper?

When comparing the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape for the 2024 model year, the model having cheaper average car insurance is the Honda CR-V. Insurance on the Honda CR-V averages $1,996 per year, and insurance for a Ford Escape averages $2,138 per year.

Out of nine Honda CR-V trim levels, the cheapest 2024 trim level to insure is the LX trim at an average cost of $1,894 per year, or $158 per month.

Out of the 10 trims available for the Ford Escape, the cheapest 2024 trim level to insure is the Active trim at a cost of $2,002 per year, or around $167 per month.

When insurance prices for all 19 trim levels for the 2024 model year of both models are compared, the cheapest trim is the Honda CR-V LX at an average of $1,894 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid at a cost of $2,228 per year.

The table below compares and ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2024 Honda CR-V and Ford Escape models, with average rates for each trim level.

The chart below illustrates the average cost to insure the two models rated for different driver ages. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,772 to $4,016 per year for a 2024 Honda CR-V, and $1,898 to $4,312 for a 2024 Ford Escape for the example age groups.

The next two tables illustrate average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2024 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The 2024 Honda CR-V has cheaper average auto insurance rates than the 2024 Ford Escape.

2023 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

Car insurance for a 2023 Honda CR-V averages $1,932 per year, whereas insurance for a 2023 Ford Escape costs an average of $2,086 per year, making the Honda CR-V the better deal by $154 per year.

Out of seven trims for the 2023 Honda CR-V, the cheapest average insurance prices are on the EX model at a cost of $1,870 per year.

For the 14 trims available for the Ford Escape, the cheapest 2023 model to insure is the Base model at a cost of $1,948 per year, or $162 per month.

When rates for all 21 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Honda CR-V EX at a cost of $1,870 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD at an average cost of $2,188 per year.

The table below compares and ranks the cost of car insurance for 2023 Honda CR-V and Ford Escape models, showing average cost by trim level for each model.

The chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2023 models for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,714 to $3,920 per year for a 2023 Honda CR-V, and $1,854 to $4,216 for a 2023 Ford Escape for the age groups used in this illustration.

 

The tables below illustrate all the available trims for both 2023 models, plus an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2023 car insurance comparison is the Honda CR-V.

2022 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

When comparing the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape for the 2022 model year, the model having the cheapest rates is the Honda CR-V. Average insurance rates for the Honda CR-V are $1,872 per year, whereas insurance for the Ford Escape averages $2,102 per year.

Car insurance cost varies noticeably depending on the trim of the model being insured, however.

For a 2022 Honda CR-V, insurance rates range from the lowest rate of $1,760 per year for the LX model up to $1,998 for the Hybrid Touring model. For a 2022 Ford Escape, rates range from $1,904 per year for the S model up to $2,302 for the most expensive Titanium Plug-in Hybrid model.

When comparing both models, the cheapest model and trim level is the Honda CR-V LX at an average cost of $1,760 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Ford Escape Titanium Plug-in Hybrid at an average of $2,302 per year.

For a 2022 Honda CR-V, the cheapest models are the LX, Special Edition, and EX. The cheapest Ford Escape models include the S, SE, and SE Hybrid.

For models before 2022, national average car insurance premiums compare as shown in the list below. Click any model year to view average rates by trim level.

• 2021 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape – Honda CR-V insurance cost averages $180 less per year than the Ford Escape.
• 2020 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape – The Honda CR-V is cheaper to insure than the Ford Escape by an average of $176 per year.
• 2019 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape – For this model year, the Honda CR-V is cheaper by an average of $340 per year.
• 2018 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape – The Honda CR-V is cheaper by an average of $304 per year.
• 2017 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape – The Honda CR-V is cheaper by an average of $274 per year.
• 2016 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape – The Honda CR-V is cheaper by an average of $238 per year.
• 2015 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape – The Honda CR-V is cheaper to insure than the Ford Escape by an average of $128 per year.

The chart shown below demonstrates average Honda CR-V and Ford Escape auto insurance rates for 2022 models by driver age.

For the 2022 Honda CR-V and Ford Escape models, the Honda CR-V is cheaper to insure by an average of $230 per year for this comparison year.

The chart shown below shows the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,662 to $3,792 per year for a 2022 Honda CR-V, and $1,866 to $4,254 for a 2022 Ford Escape for the included driver ages.

Out of eight trims for the 2022 Honda CR-V, the cheapest insurance rates are on the LX trim at a cost of $1,760 per year, or around $147 per month. Out of the 15 trim levels available for the Ford Escape, the cheapest 2022 model to insure is the S model at a cost of $1,904.

When insurance rates for all 23 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Honda CR-V LX at an average cost of $1,760 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium Plug-in Hybrid costing $2,302 per year.

The next two tables display the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2022 models, including an overall average rate.

2021 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

When comparing average insurance rates for 2021 models, a Honda CR-V costs an average of $1,688 per year to insure and a Ford Escape costs $1,868, making the Honda CR-V cheaper to insure by $180 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure both 2021 models for drivers from age 20 to 50. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,494 to $3,404 per year for a 2021 Honda CR-V, and $1,660 to $3,776 for a 2021 Ford Escape for the age groups used in this illustration.

Out of eight Honda CR-V trims, the cheapest 2021 trim level to insure is the EX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,582 per year, or around $132 per month.

For the 10 trims available for the Ford Escape, the cheapest 2021 model to insure is the S 2WD model at a cost of $1,738.

When auto insurance rates for all 18 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the cheapest trim to insure is the Honda CR-V EX 2WD at an average of $1,582 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing $2,028 per year.

The tables below show all the available trims for both 2021 models, plus the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2021 car insurance battle is the Honda CR-V.

2020 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

When comparing car insurance rates for 2020 models, a Honda CR-V costs an average of $1,638 per year to insure and a Ford Escape costs $1,814, making the Honda CR-V cheaper to insure by $176 per year.

The rate chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for a range of driver ages. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,450 to $3,298 per year for a 2020 Honda CR-V, and $1,612 to $3,662 for a 2020 Ford Escape for the driver ages used.

The 2020 Honda CR-V has eight trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the EX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,538 per year, or $128 per month. For the 10 trims available for the Ford Escape, the cheapest 2020 trim level to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,686.

When all 18 trims of both models are combined and compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Honda CR-V EX 2WD at an average rate of $1,538 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing an average of $1,964 per year.

The next tables show average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2020 model, plus the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance cost for 2020 is the Honda CR-V.

2019 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

For 2019 Honda CR-V and Ford Escape models, the Honda CR-V has lower-cost car insurance by an average of $340 per year for this model year.

The chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models rated for multiple driver ages. For a 2019 Honda CR-V, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,352 to $3,060 per year for the example age groups. A 2019 Ford Escape costs from $1,656 to $3,794 to insure per year.

Out of eight Honda CR-V trim levels, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the EX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,448 per year.

The 2019 Ford Escape has seven trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the S 2WD model at an average cost of $1,752 per year.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Honda CR-V EX 2WD at a cost of $1,448 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average of $1,988 per year.

The next two tables display average car insurance rates for each trim level, along with an average cost for each model. The model with the cheapest average car insurance rates for 2019 is the Honda CR-V.

2018 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

When comparing average insurance cost for 2018 models, the Honda CR-V costs an average of $1,464 per year to insure and the Ford Escape costs $1,768, making the Honda CR-V the winner by $304.

The chart shown below shows the average cost to insure both 2018 models rated for a variety of different driver ages. For a 2018 Honda CR-V, average insurance cost ranges from $1,302 to $2,936 per year for the age groups used in the chart. A 2018 Ford Escape costs from $1,578 to $3,598 to insure per year.

For the 10 trim levels available for the 2018 Honda CR-V, the cheapest trim level to insure is the EX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,384 per year. For the seven trim levels available for the Ford Escape, the cheapest 2018 trim level to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,626.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Honda CR-V EX 2WD at an average rate of $1,384 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average of $1,904 per year.

The next two rate tables show average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2018 model, including the average rate for each model.

2017 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

When comparing insurance cost for 2017 models, a Honda CR-V costs an average of $1,402 per year to insure and a Ford Escape costs $1,676, making the Honda CR-V cheaper to insure by $274 per year.

The rate chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure both models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2017 Honda CR-V, insurance cost ranges from $1,250 to $2,812 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2017 Ford Escape costs from $1,494 to $3,404 to insure per year.

Out of 10 trim levels for the 2017 Honda CR-V, the cheapest average insurance prices are on the EX 2WD model at a cost of $1,334 per year. The 2017 Ford Escape has five trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the S 2WD model at an average cost of $1,570 per year.

When rates are compared for the 15 trim levels of both 2017 models, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Honda CR-V EX 2WD at an average rate of $1,334 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at a cost of $1,776 per year.

The tables below show trim level insurance rates for each 2017 model, plus the average rate for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2017 model year is the Honda CR-V.

2016 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

When comparing car insurance rates for 2016 models, the Honda CR-V costs an average of $1,350 per year to insure and the Ford Escape costs $1,588, making the Honda CR-V the winner by $238.

The rate chart below displays the average cost to insure the two models using different driver ages. For a 2016 Honda CR-V, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,214 to $2,680 per year for the age groups used in the chart. A 2016 Ford Escape costs from $1,422 to $3,214 to insure per year.

For the 12 trim levels available for the 2016 Honda CR-V, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,260 per year, or around $105 per month. The 2016 Ford Escape has five trim levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,492 per year.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the cheapest trim to insure is the Honda CR-V LX 2WD at a cost of $1,260 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average of $1,676 per year.

The tables shown below show the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2016 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2016 model year is the Honda CR-V.

2015 Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

When comparing car insurance rates for the 2015 Honda CR-V and Ford Escape models, the Honda CR-V is cheaper by an average of $128 per year for 2015.

The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure both models with different ages of drivers. For a 2015 Honda CR-V, average insurance cost ranges from $1,160 to $2,560 per year for the included age groups. A 2015 Ford Escape costs from $1,268 to $2,856 to insure per year.

Out of 10 trim levels for the 2015 Honda CR-V, the cheapest insurance rates are on the LX 2WD model at a cost of $1,206 per year.

Out of the five trim levels available for the Ford Escape, the cheapest 2015 model to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,326 per year, or about $111 per month.

When rates for all 15 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Honda CR-V LX 2WD at a cost of $1,206 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at a cost of $1,504 per year.

The rate tables below show trim level insurance cost averages for both 2015 models, along with an average cost for each model.

Additional Honda CR-V and Ford Escape Resources

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