Car Insurance Cost in Tucson, AZ (2024 Rates + Cheapest)

• Average car insurance cost in Tucson is $1,800 per year, or about $150 per month. This is 4.5% less than the national average rate of $1,883.
• For cheap car insurance in Tucson, compact crossovers and SUVs like the Subaru Crosstrek, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Hyundai Venue, and Toyota Corolla Cross rank well for overall auto insurance cost.
• Models with segment-leading car insurance rates in Tucson include the Toyota GR Corolla ($1,562 per year), Acura Integra ($1,600 per year), Subaru Crosstrek ($1,328 per year), and Mercedes-Benz CLA250 ($1,852 per year).

How much does car insurance cost in Tucson?

In Tucson, the average price for car insurance is $1,800 per year, which is 4.5% less than the overall national average rate of $1,883. Per month, Tucson car insurance costs approximately $150 for a policy that provides full coverage.

In the state of Arizona, average auto insurance cost is $1,764 per year, so the cost in Tucson averages $36 more per year. The average cost of auto insurance in Tucson compared to other Arizona locations is about $280 per year less than in Phoenix, $196 per year cheaper than in Glendale, and $58 per year less than in Mesa.

The age of the rated driver influences the cost of auto insurance, so the list below details how driver age influences cost by showing average car insurance rates depending on driver age.

Car insurance cost in Tucson, AZ, for drivers age 16 to 60

• 16 year old – $6,408 per year or $534 per month
• 17 year old – $6,207 per year or $517 per month
• 18 year old – $5,563 per year or $464 per month
• 19 year old – $5,064 per year or $422 per month
• 20 year old – $3,622 per year or $302 per month
• 30 year old – $1,920 per year or $160 per month
• 40 year old – $1,800 per year or $150 per month
• 50 year old – $1,594 per year or $133 per month
• 60 year old – $1,494 per year or $125 per month

The next chart shows average auto insurance rates in Tucson, Arizona, for 2024 model year vehicles not only for different driver ages, but also for different comprehensive and collision deductibles.

Average rates in the previous chart range from $1,262 per year for a 60-year-old driver with $1,000 deductibles to $4,210 per year for a 20-year-old driver with $250 deductibles. The average rate we use to compare different vehicles or locations is a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles for comprehensive and collision coverage, which is an average cost of $1,800 per year in Tucson.

As a monthly rate, the average cost of car insurance in Tucson ranges from $105 to $351 for the same driver risk profiles shown in the prior chart.

The vehicles that sell well in Tucson tend to be small or midsize sedans like the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Honda Accord and small or midsize SUVs like the Chevy Equinox and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Other popular models from different automotive segments include luxury SUVs like the Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60, luxury cars like the Tesla Model S and BMW 530i, and pickup trucks like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma.

We get into different rates in much more detail later on in this article, but before we delve that deep, let’s take a quick look at the concepts that we covered in this first section.

• Tucson, AZ, car insurance costs less than the U.S. average – $1,800 (Tucson average) versus $1,883 (U.S. average)
• Auto insurance rates fall substantially in your twenties – The average 30-year-old Tucson, AZ, driver will pay $1,702 less per year than a 20-year-old driver, $1,920 compared to $3,622.
• Tucson auto insurance prices are more expensive than the Arizona state average – $1,800 (Tucson average) versus $1,764 (Arizona average)
• Lower deductible insurance is more expensive than high deductible – A 50-year-old driver pays an average of $748 more per year for a $250 deductible policy versus a $1,000 deductible policy.
• Insuring teens is not cheap – Average cost ranges from $4,284 to $6,408 per year for car insurance for teens in Tucson, AZ.
• Car insurance gets more affordable as you get older – Average car insurance rates for a 50-year-old driver in Tucson are $2,028 per year cheaper than for a 20-year-old driver.

Which vehicles have the cheapest car insurance rates?

When comparing rates for all cars, SUVs, and pickups, the models with the most affordable auto insurance rates in Tucson tend to be small SUVs like the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Subaru Crosstrek, and Hyundai Venue. Average auto insurance quotes for those small SUVs cost $122 or less per month for full coverage.

Examples of other vehicles that have low-cost car insurance rates in the cost comparison table are the Acura RDX, Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Bronco Sport, and Buick Encore.

Insurance is a little higher for those models than the crossovers and compact SUVs that rank at the top, but they still have an average insurance cost of $129 or less per month.

The table below ranks the top 20 models with the cheapest car insurance rates in Tucson, ordered by annual cost.

The above table containing 20 vehicles with the cheapest insurance in Tucson is great if you’re just wanting the lowest rates. A better way to analyze rates for different vehicles is by organizing them by vehicle segment.

The next section goes into more detail about the cost of car insurance based on automotive segment. The rates shown will give you a good idea of which types of vehicles have the most affordable auto insurance rates in Tucson. Then the six sections following the chart display the 20 cheapest models for each segment.

Tucson auto insurance rates by automotive segment

If you’re shopping for a new or used vehicle, it’s in your best interest to know which styles of vehicles have less expensive car insurance rates in Tucson. To illustrate this, some common questions are if midsize SUVs have cheaper auto insurance than small SUVs or if regular SUVs are cheaper to insure than luxury SUVs.

The next chart shows average car insurance rates in Tucson for different vehicle segments. When comparing rates from a segment perspective, compact and midsize SUVs, vans, and midsize pickups tend to have the least expensive rates, while large luxury, performance, and sports cars have the highest average cost of insurance.

Average rates by segment are handy for getting a ballpark comparison, but cost varies significantly within each vehicle segment listed in the previous chart.

For example, in the midsize car segment, Tucson auto insurance rates range from the Hyundai Ioniq 6 costing $1,654 per year for a full coverage policy to the Tesla Model 3 at $2,112 per year. For another example, in the large truck segment, the average cost of insurance ranges from the Nissan Titan at $1,682 per year to the Toyota Tundra at $2,142 per year.

In these next sections, we eliminate this variability by comparing the cost of car insurance in Tucson for specific vehicles.

Cheapest cars to insure in Tucson

Ranking #1 in Tucson for the lowest-cost average insurance in the non-luxury car segment is the Toyota GR Corolla, costing an average of $1,562 per year. Second place is the Nissan Leaf at $1,574 per year, the third cheapest is the Honda Civic, at an average of $1,592 per year, and coming in fourth is the Nissan Sentra, costing an average of $1,648 per year.

Additional cars that rank well in our comparison are the Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Prius, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Kia K5, with an average car insurance cost of $1,744 per year or less.

Additional 2024 models on the list include the Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Arteon, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 3, and Volkswagen Jetta, which cost between $1,744 and $1,860 per year for full-coverage insurance.

From a monthly standpoint, full-coverage insurance in Tucson on this segment for a middle-age safe driver can cost as low as $130 per month, depending on your company and location.

When the car segment is analyzed by vehicle size, the cheapest compact car to insure in Tucson is the Toyota GR Corolla at $1,562 per year. For midsize models, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the cheapest model to insure at $1,654 per year. And for full-size non-luxury cars, the Chrysler 300 has the best rates at $1,708 per year.

The rate comparison table below ranks the twenty cars with the cheapest car insurance rates in Tucson, starting with the Toyota GR Corolla at $130 per month and ending with the Mazda 3 at $155 per month.

See our comprehensive guides for compact car insurance, midsize car insurance, and full-size car insurance to view data for vehicles not featured in the table.

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Cheapest SUVs to insure in Tucson

Ranking at the top for the lowest-cost Tucson auto insurance rates in the non-luxury SUV segment are the Nissan Kicks, Kia Soul, Honda Passport, Subaru Crosstrek, and Chevrolet Trailblazer. Auto insurance prices for these vehicles average $1,432 or less per year.

Additional SUVs that rank well in our comparison are the Hyundai Venue, Toyota Corolla Cross, Buick Envision, and Ford Bronco Sport, with an average cost to insure of $1,474 per year or less.

As a cost per month, full-coverage auto insurance in Tucson on this segment for a good driver can cost as low as $111 per month, depending on the company and your location.

When ranked by vehicle size, the most affordable compact SUV to insure in Tucson is the Subaru Crosstrek at $1,328 per year, or $111 per month. For midsize SUVs, the Honda Passport is cheapest to insure at $1,432 per year, or $119 per month. And for full-size non-luxury SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe is the cheapest model to insure at $1,688 per year, or $141 per month.

The comparison table below ranks the twenty SUVs with the cheapest car insurance in Tucson, starting with the Subaru Crosstrek at $1,328 per year ($111 per month) and ending with the Honda HR-V at $1,566 per year ($131 per month).

For all vehicle comparisons, see our guides for compact SUV insurance, midsize SUV insurance, and full-size SUV insurance.

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Cheapest luxury cars to insure in Tucson

The lowest-cost luxury cars to insure in Tucson are the Acura Integra at $1,600 per year, the BMW 330i at $1,832 per year, and the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 at $1,852 per year.

Rounding out the top 10 are luxury cars like the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35, Lexus RC 300, Lexus ES 350, and Cadillac CT4, with average cost of $1,890 per year or less.

Additional luxury cars on the list include the BMW 230i, Lexus ES 250, Lexus ES 300h, and BMW 330e, which average between $1,890 and $2,016 to insure per year.

From a monthly standpoint, auto insurance in Tucson on this segment for a middle-age safe driver starts at around $133 per month, depending on your location and insurance company.

The rate comparison table below ranks the luxury cars with the lowest-cost average insurance rates in Tucson, starting with the Acura Integra at $1,600 per year and ending with the Audi S3 at $2,016 per year.

See our comprehensive guide for luxury car insurance to view data for vehicles not featured in the table.

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Cheapest luxury SUVs to insure in Tucson, Arizona

The four most affordable luxury SUVs to insure in Tucson are the Acura RDX at $1,504 per year, Lexus NX 250 at $1,592 per year, Cadillac XT4 at $1,624 per year, and Jaguar E-Pace at $1,682 per year.

Other luxury SUVs that have cheaper rates are the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, Lexus NX 450h, Lexus NX 350h, and Lincoln Corsair, with an average cost to insure of $1,734 per year or less.

Ranked between 10th and 20th place, SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz GLA250, Mercedes-Benz GLA35 AMG, Infiniti QX60, Infiniti QX50, Acura MDX, and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 average between $1,734 and $1,804 per year for auto insurance in Tucson.

On a monthly basis, car insurance on this segment in Tucson for a good driver starts at around $125 per month, depending on where you live and the company you use.

When rates are compared by vehicle size, the cheapest compact luxury SUV model to insure in Tucson is the Acura RDX at $1,504 per year, or $125 per month. For midsize 2024 models, the Jaguar E-Pace is the cheapest model to insure at $1,682 per year, or $140 per month. And for full-size luxury SUVs, the Infiniti QX80 has the best rates at $2,016 per year, or $168 per month.

The rate comparison table below ranks the twenty luxury SUVs with the most affordable auto insurance rates in Tucson.

For more car insurance comparisons, see our guide for luxury SUV insurance.

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Cheapest pickup insurance rates in Tucson, Arizona

When comparing 2024 models, the top five cheapest pickup trucks to insure in Tucson are the Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Titan, Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, and Ford Maverick. Insurance rates for these five models range from $1,538 to $1,746 per year.

Some other pickups that have cheaper rates are the Honda Ridgeline, Hyundai Santa Cruz, GMC Canyon, and GMC Sierra 2500 HD, with average insurance cost of $1,852 per year or less.

Full-coverage insurance in Tucson for this segment for the average driver starts at around $128 per month, depending on the company. The table below ranks the twenty pickups with the lowest-cost car insurance rates in Tucson.

See our guides for midsize pickup insurance and large pickup insurance to compare rates for all truck makes and models.

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Cheapest sports cars to insure in Tucson

Ranking #1 in Tucson for cheapest auto insurance in the sports car segment is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, at $1,664 per year. Second place is the Toyota GR86 costing $1,894 per year, in third place is the Ford Mustang, at an average of $1,978 per year, and ranking fourth is the BMW Z4, costing an average of $1,988 per year.

Also ranking well in our comparison are cars like the BMW M2, Lexus RC F, Toyota GR Supra, and Subaru BRZ, with an average cost of $2,150 per year or less.

Full-coverage car insurance for this segment in Tucson will start around $139 per month, depending on where you live and the company you use. The next table ranks the sports cars with the cheapest car insurance in Tucson.

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How to save on auto insurance in Tucson

Tucson drivers should always be looking to pay less for insurance, so look through the money-saving tips below and maybe you’ll find a way to save a few bucks when buying auto insurance.

• Remain claim free and save. Most auto insurance companies give a discounted rate if you have not filed any claims. Car insurance should only be used for larger claims, not minor claims.
• Raising deductibles results in a cheaper policy. Raising your physical damage coverage deductibles from $500 to $1,000 could save around $300 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $588 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
• If your car is older, remove unneeded coverages. Removing comprehensive and collision coverage from vehicles whose value has dropped to the point where coverage is not cost effective can cut the cost of car insurance significantly.
• Raise your credit score for cheaper insurance rates. Having a high credit score of 800+ may save $283 per year versus a slightly lower credit rating between 670-739. Conversely, a lesser credit rating could cost around $328 more per year. Not all states use credit score as a rating factor, so check with your agent or company.
• Choose vehicles that have cheaper car insurance. Vehicle performance has a significant impact on the cost of car insurance in Tucson. As an example, a Hyundai Venue costs $2,042 less per year to insure in Tucson than a Nissan GT-R. Lower performance vehicles cost less to insure.
• More discounts means cheap car insurance rates. Discounted rates may be available if the policyholders drive low annual mileage, sign their policy early, are good students, are homeowners, or many other discounts which could save the average Tucson driver as much as $306 per year.