Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Traverse Insurance – Which is Cheapest?

• Out of 31 models in the 2023 midsize SUV segment, the Honda Pilot ranks 15^th and the Chevrolet Traverse ranks 14^th for cheapest overall car insurance rates.
• For a 2023 Honda Pilot, average insurance rates cost from $1,606 to $1,784 per year, while car insurance for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse ranges from $1,560 to $1,786, depending on the trim level being insured.
• At an annual average cost of $1,696 per year, a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse has less-expensive car insurance than a 2023 Honda Pilot by $12 per year.

Is a Honda Pilot or Chevrolet Traverse cheaper to insure?

Insurance on a 2023 Honda Pilot costs an average of $1,696 per year, and a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse averages $1,684 per year, making the Chevrolet Traverse the better deal by $12 per year.

Out of eight trims for the 2023 Honda Pilot, the cheapest rates are on the Sport model at a cost of $1,606 per year, or $134 per month. Out of the 12 trims available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2023 trim level to insure is the LS 2WD model at a cost of $1,560.

When rates are compared for the 20 trim levels of both 2023 models, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average cost of $1,560 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average of $1,786 per year.

The rate table below compares and ranks the cost of car insurance for 2023 Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse models, with average cost for each trim level.

The rate chart below displays the average cost to insure both 2023 models for different driver ages. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,548 to $3,398 per year for a 2023 Honda Pilot, and $1,534 to $3,326 for a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse for these driver ages.

The next tables display the average cost to insure each trim level for a 2023 Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse, including an overall average cost for each model. The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse has more affordable average car insurance rates than the 2023 Honda Pilot.

2022 Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Insurance cost for a 2022 Honda Pilot averages $1,676 per year, while insurance for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse averages $1,704 per year, making the Honda Pilot the cheapest to insure.

The actual cost of car insurance can vary quite a bit depending on the trim level being insured, however.

For the Pilot, average insurance rates range from $1,566 per year for the Sport model up to the most expensive rate of $1,766 for the Black Edition model.

For the Traverse, rates range from $1,526 per year on the LS 2WD model up to $1,826 on the most expensive to insure High Country AWD model.

When comparing both models, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average rate of $1,526 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing an average of $1,826 per year.

For a 2022 Honda Pilot, the cheapest models are the Sport, Special Edition, and EX-L. The cheapest Chevrolet Traverse models include the LS 2WD, LS AWD, and LT Cloth 2WD.

The table shown below compares the cost of car insurance for 2022 Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse models, showing average cost for each trim level.

The chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both models for drivers from age 20 to 50. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,530 to $3,358 per year for a 2022 Honda Pilot, and $1,552 to $3,378 for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse for the age groups included in the chart

Out of seven trim levels for the 2022 Honda Pilot, the cheapest average car insurance prices are on the Sport trim at a cost of $1,566 per year.

The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse has 12 trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the LS 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,526 per year.

When comparing combined rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the cheapest model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at a cost of $1,526 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average of $1,826 per year.

The next tables detail trim level insurance rates for each 2022 model, plus an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2022 car insurance rate comparison is the Honda Pilot.

2021 Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Traverse

For the 2021 Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse models, the Honda Pilot costs less to insure by an average of $132 per year for this model year.

The chart shown below demonstrates the average insurance cost for both 2021 models with different ages of drivers. The average full-coverage insurance policy ranges from $1,354 to $2,960 per year for a 2021 Honda Pilot, and $1,470 to $3,202 for a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse for the chosen age groups in the chart

For the 14 trims available for the 2021 Honda Pilot, the cheapest trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,356 per year. Out of the 13 different option levels available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2021 trim level to insure is the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,402 per year, or around $117 per month.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Honda Pilot LX 2WD at an average cost of $1,356 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average cost of $1,744 per year.

The rate tables below detail average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2021 models, plus an average rate for each model. The 2021 Honda Pilot has cheaper average car insurance rates than the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.

2020 Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Traverse

When comparing insurance rates for 2020 models, a Honda Pilot costs an average of $1,462 per year to insure while a Chevrolet Traverse costs $1,594, making the Honda Pilot more affordable to insure by $132 per year for this model year.

The rate chart below shows the average insurance cost for the two models using a range of rated driver ages. The average full-coverage insurance policy ranges from $1,334 to $2,920 per year on a 2020 Honda Pilot, and $1,452 to $3,162 for a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse.

The 2020 Honda Pilot has 14 trim levels available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,338 per year, or $112 per month.

For the 13 different trim levels available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2020 trim package to insure is the L 2WD model at a cost of $1,384 per year, or about $115 per month.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Honda Pilot LX 2WD at a cost of $1,338 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at an average cost of $1,720 per year.

The rate tables below detail average cost to insure each trim level for a 2020 Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse, as well as an average rate for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2020 model year is the Honda Pilot.

2019 Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Traverse

A 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is $46 cheaper to insure per year on average than a 2019 Honda Pilot, a difference of 3.2%.

The chart shown below displays the average car insurance cost for both models with different ages of drivers. For a 2019 Honda Pilot, average insurance cost ranges from $1,328 to $2,910 per year for the five driver ages sampled in the chart. Full-coverage car insurance on a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse ranges from $1,286 to $2,790 on average per year.

Out of 14 trims for the 2019 Honda Pilot, the cheapest rates are on the LX 2WD trim at a cost of $1,336 per year. For the 11 different option levels available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,224 per year, or around $102 per month.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average rate of $1,224 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD at a cost of $1,546 per year.

The two tables below show the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2019 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has more affordable average car insurance rates than the 2019 Honda Pilot.

2018 Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Traverse

When comparing insurance rates for 2018 models, the Honda Pilot costs $1,392 per year for a full-coverage policy and the Chevrolet Traverse costs $1,364, making the Chevrolet Traverse the cheaper model to insure by $28.

The following chart demonstrates the average car insurance cost for both models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2018 Honda Pilot, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,272 to $2,790 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. Auto insurance on a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse costs from $1,246 to $2,704 on average per year.

Out of 17 trims for the 2018 Honda Pilot, the cheapest insurance rates are on the LX 2WD trim at a cost of $1,296 per year.

Out of the nine trim options available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2018 trim level to insure is the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,194 per year, or around $100 per month.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse L 2WD at an average of $1,194 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Chevrolet Traverse High Country AWD costing $1,502 per year.

The next two tables break down the average cost to insure all 2018 trim levels, along with an average cost for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance rates for 2018 is the Chevrolet Traverse.

2017 Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Traverse

When comparing car insurance rates for 2017 models, the Honda Pilot costs $1,328 per year for a full-coverage policy and the Chevrolet Traverse costs $1,294, making the Chevrolet Traverse the cheaper model to insure by $34 for the 2017 comparison year.

The following chart displays the average insurance cost for both models rated for a variety of different driver ages. For a 2017 Honda Pilot, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,212 to $2,656 per year for the included age groups. Insurance on a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse ranges from $1,180 to $2,556 on average per year.

Out of 17 trims for the 2017 Honda Pilot, the cheapest auto insurance rates are on the LX 2WD trim at a cost of $1,244 per year. Out of the six different trims available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2017 model to insure is the LS 2WD trim at a cost of $1,154 per year, or about $96 per month.

When all 23 trims of both models are combined and compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at an average of $1,154 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Honda Pilot Elite Navigation 4WD at an average of $1,422 per year.

The tables shown below illustrate average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2017 model, including the average rate for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2017 model year is the Chevrolet Traverse.

2016 Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Traverse

When comparing average insurance rates for the 2016 Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse models, the Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper rates by an average of $132 per year.

The following chart shows the average insurance cost for both models rated for a variety of different driver ages. For a 2016 Honda Pilot, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,262 to $2,776 per year for the age groups included in the chart. Car insurance for a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse ranges from $1,142 to $2,474 on average per year.

For the 17 trims available for the 2016 Honda Pilot, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,248 per year, or about $104 per month.

Out of the six trims available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2016 trim level to insure is the LS 2WD model at a cost of $1,150.

When auto insurance rates for all 23 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Chevrolet Traverse LS 2WD at a cost of $1,150 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Honda Pilot Elite Navigation 4WD costing an average of $1,482 per year.

The tables below show both 2016 models and all trim levels available for each one, including an overall average rate. The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has cheaper average auto insurance rates than the 2016 Honda Pilot.

2015 Honda Pilot vs. Chevrolet Traverse

For the 2015 Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse models, the Honda Pilot has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $4 per year.

The next chart visualizes the average car insurance cost for the two models rated for multiple driver ages. For a 2015 Honda Pilot, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,168 to $2,542 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. Insurance on a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse ranges from $1,172 to $2,552 on average per year.

The 2015 Honda Pilot has 14 trim levels available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the SE 4WD trim at an average cost of $1,140 per year, or around $95 per month. For the six trim and option levels available for the Chevrolet Traverse, the cheapest 2015 trim package to insure is the LS 2WD model at a cost of $1,214 per year, or $101 per month.

When rates for all 20 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Honda Pilot SE 4WD at an average of $1,140 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Chevrolet Traverse LTZ AWD at an average cost of $1,356 per year.

The next two tables break down the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2015 models, along with the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2015 car insurance comparison is the Honda Pilot.

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