Cheapest Auto Insurance in Carmel, IN

• Models like the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Buick Envision, Subaru Crosstrek, and Kia Soul are the top picks for having the cheapest auto insurance in Carmel.
• Carmel car insurance rates average $2,004 per year for full coverage, or around $167 per month.
• Monthly car insurance rates for a few popular models in Carmel include the Chevrolet Equinox at $154, Tesla Model 3 at $196, and GMC Sierra at $185.

Which vehicles have cheap insurance in Carmel?

The models with the most affordable auto insurance rates in Carmel tend to be crossover SUVs like the Subaru Crosstrek, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Hyundai Venue.

Average insurance quotes for models ranked in the top 10 cost $1,642 or less per year to insure for full coverage in Carmel.

Some other vehicles that are in the top 20 in our cost comparison are the Volkswagen Tiguan, Subaru Outback, Nissan Murano, and Toyota GR Corolla. Insurance is slightly more for those models than the compact SUVs that rank at the top, but they still have an average cost of $1,740 or less per year, or $145 per month.

The next table shows the top 40 models with the cheapest car insurance rates in Carmel, ordered by cost.

A few other popular vehicles that rank in the top 40 table above include the Volkswagen Atlas, Honda Civic, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Kona, and Subaru Ascent. Rates for those vehicles fall between $1,740 and $1,828 per year in Carmel.

To help put these rates in perspective, a few models with much more expensive insurance include the Toyota Mirai which costs $208 per month, the Audi A4 that costs $192, and the Lexus LC 500h at an average of $250.

How much does average car insurance cost in Carmel?

In Carmel, the average car insurance cost is $2,004 per year, which is 12.7% less than the overall national average rate of $2,276. Per month, Carmel drivers can expect to pay an average of $167 for a policy with full coverage.

In the state of Indiana, the average cost of car insurance is $2,080 per year, so the average rate in Carmel is $76 less per year.

When prices are compared to other larger cities in Indiana, the cost of insurance in Carmel is around $72 per year cheaper than in Bloomington, $20 per year less than in South Bend, and $106 per year cheaper than in Evansville.

The next chart shows a summary of auto insurance rates in Carmel for 2024 model year vehicles, averaged based on a number of different driver ages and risk profiles.

Average car insurance rates in the chart range from $1,666 per year for a 40-year-old driver who receives an exceptional discount rate to $4,608 per year for a 30-year-old driver with too many violations and accidents.

For monthly budgeting purposes, the average cost of car insurance per month in Carmel ranges from $139 to $384.

Car insurance rates can have significant differences in cost and small changes in personal situations can cause substantial price changes. The potential for significant variability stresses the need to get multiple auto insurance quotes when shopping around for a better price on car insurance in Carmel.

The age of the rated driver has a big impact on the price of auto insurance, so the list below details how driver age influences cost by breaking down average car insurance rates in Carmel for different driver ages.

Average cost of car insurance in Carmel, IN, by driver age

• 16-year-old rated driver – $7,136 per year or $595 per month
• 17-year-old rated driver – $6,914 per year or $576 per month
• 18-year-old rated driver – $6,194 per year or $516 per month
• 19-year-old rated driver – $5,639 per year or $470 per month
• 20-year-old rated driver – $4,030 per year or $336 per month
• 30-year-old rated driver – $2,136 per year or $178 per month
• 40-year-old rated driver – $2,004 per year or $167 per month
• 50-year-old rated driver – $1,776 per year or $148 per month
• 60-year-old rated driver – $1,664 per year or $139 per month

The rates listed above for insuring teenage drivers assumed the gender of the driver was male. The next chart goes into more detail for teenage car insurance rates and breaks out average car insurance rates for teen drivers by gender. Female drivers tend to have slightly cheaper auto insurance rates, especially at younger ages.

Car insurance for a female 16-year-old driver in Carmel costs an average of $471 less than a male driver per year, while at age 19, the cost difference is much less but is still $865 per year cheaper for females.

This next section illustrates the cost of car insurance based on automotive segment. The average rates shown in the chart will give you a better understanding of which vehicles have the most affordable Carmel auto insurance rates.

Cheapest auto insurance rates by segment

If a different vehicle is in your future, it’s useful to have a basic understanding of which kinds of vehicles are less expensive to insure.

For example, you may be wondering if compact cars are more affordable to insure than midsize cars or if full-size pickups have more affordable insurance than midsize pickups.

The next chart displays the average car insurance cost in Carmel for each automotive segment. As a general rule, compact SUVs, vans, and midsize pickups tend to have the least expensive rates, while large luxury, performance, and sports cars have the most expensive rates.

Segment rates are handy for making an overall comparison, but rates range considerably within each vehicle category displayed in the above chart.

For example, in the midsize SUV segment, average Carmel auto insurance rates range from the Honda Passport costing $1,598 per year for a full coverage policy up to the Rivian R1S at $2,464 per year. For another example, in the small luxury SUV segment, the cost of insurance can range from the Acura RDX at $1,676 per year up to the Aston Martin DBX at $3,902 per year.

In the following list, you can find the model with the cheapest overall insurance rates in Carmel, IN, for each different segment. Each model is linked to comparisons and rates by trim level.

• Cheapest compact car insurance – Toyota GR Corolla at $1,740 per year or $145 per month
• Cheapest compact SUV insurance – Subaru Crosstrek at $1,482 per year or $124 per month
• Cheapest midsize car insurance – Kia K5 at $1,930 per year or $161 per month
• Cheapest midsize SUV insurance – Honda Passport at $1,598 per year or $133 per month
• Cheapest full-size car insurance – Chrysler 300 at $1,908 per year or $159 per month
• Cheapest full-size SUV insurance – Chevrolet Tahoe at $1,884 per year or $157 per month
• Cheapest midsize pickup insurance – Chevrolet Colorado at $1,766 per year or $147 per month
• Cheapest full-size pickup insurance – Nissan Titan at $1,876 per year or $156 per month
• Cheapest heavy duty pickup insurance – GMC Sierra 2500 HD at $2,038 per year or $170 per month
• Cheapest minivan insurance – Honda Odyssey at $1,832 per year or $153 per month
• Cheapest sports car insurance – Mazda MX-5 Miata at $1,856 per year or $155 per month
• Cheapest compact luxury car insurance – Acura Integra at $1,782 per year or $149 per month
• Cheapest compact luxury SUV insurance – Acura RDX at $1,676 per year or $140 per month
• Cheapest midsize luxury car insurance – Mercedes-Benz CLA250 at $2,062 per year or $172 per month
• Cheapest midsize luxury SUV insurance – Jaguar E-Pace at $1,874 per year or $156 per month
• Cheapest full-size luxury car insurance – Audi A5 at $2,382 per year or $199 per month
• Cheapest full-size luxury SUV insurance – Infiniti QX80 at $2,248 per year or $187 per month

Specific vehicles and the cost of insurance

The previously discussed car insurance rates take the cost to insure each 2024 vehicle model and average them, which is helpful when making big picture comparisons such as the cost difference between two locations.

For more in-depth price comparisons, however, we need to instead use rates for the specific model of vehicle being insured. Let’s take a high-level look at the most common vehicles to discover how car insurance rates compare in Carmel.

This next list displays average insurance cost by year and month for popular cars, trucks, and SUVs that you can find on the streets of Carmel.

Auto insurance cost for popular vehicles in Carmel

• Chevrolet Equinox – $1,846 per year ($154 per month)
• Tesla Model 3 – $2,354 per year ($196 per month)
• GMC Sierra – $2,214 per year ($185 per month)
• Ram Truck – $2,314 per year ($193 per month)
• Mazda CX-5 – $1,634 per year ($136 per month)
• Chevrolet Silverado – $2,216 per year ($185 per month)
• Toyota Corolla – $1,950 per year ($163 per month)
• Ford Explorer – $1,818 per year ($152 per month)
• Toyota Tacoma – $2,030 per year ($169 per month)
• Hyundai Elantra – $2,176 per year ($181 per month)

If you compare the models listed above to the prior list of the 40 cheapest models to insure, most popular models do not have the most affordable rates.

Factors that can result in more expensive premiums include a higher purchase price, like a GMC Yukon which has an average cost of $59,295 or an Audi A7 that has an average price of $71,200, or perhaps an increased chance of liability claims like a Ford Bronco or a Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup.

Seven tips for finding cheaper auto insurance

Even though car insurance does cost quite a bit, there are some ways to help keep it within your monthly budget. The tips below are some of the best ways to cut the cost of insurance without sacrificing coverage.

• Compare insurance costs before buying a car. Different cars, and even different trim levels of the same car, have very different car insurance rates, and insurers can sell policies with very different rates. Check rates before you buy a new car so you can avoid any surprises when buying insurance.
• Auto insurance is cheaper with higher deductibles. Increasing your policy deductibles from $500 to $1,000 could save around $382 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $742 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
• Shop your coverage around. Taking a couple of minutes every year or so to get free car insurance quotes could significantly reduce the cost of insurance. Companies make rate modifications frequently and you can switch companies at any time.
• Pay small claims out-of-pocket. Car insurance companies give a discount if you have no claims on your account. Auto insurance should be used to protect you from large financial hits, not minor claims that should be paid out-of-pocket.
• Your profession could save you money. The large majority of insurance companies offer policy discounts for working in professions like dentists, engineers, nurses, doctors, emergency medical technicians, police officers and law enforcement, and others. If you qualify for this occupational discount, you could save between $60 and $195 on your yearly auto insurance bill, depending on the level of coverage purchased.
• Avoiding accidents keeps car insurance rates low. Having multiple accidents could cost you more, possibly up to $2,858 per year for a 20-year-old driver and even $490 per year for a 60-year-old driver. So be safe and save.