Car Insurance in Bangor, Maine – Cheapest Rates (2025) + Averages

• Bangor car insurance averages $1,842 per year for a full coverage policy, or approximately $154 on a monthly basis
• Auto insurance rates for a few popular vehicles in Bangor include the Nissan Sentra at $1,686 per year, Jeep Wrangler at $2,098, and Honda Civic at $1,630.
• Compact models like the Subaru Crosstrek, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Hyundai Venue, and Ford Bronco Sport are the top picks for having cheap car insurance in Bangor.
• A few models with segment-leading auto insurance rates in Bangor include the Nissan Titan, Acura Integra, Jaguar E-Pace, Toyota GR Corolla, and Chevrolet Tahoe.
• Car insurance quotes in Bangor can range from as low as $35 per month for a liability-only policy to well over $656 per month for teenagers and other high-risk drivers.

How much does car insurance cost in Bangor?

Bangor car insurance costs an average of $1,842 per year, which is 21.1% less than the U.S. average rate of $2,276. The average monthly cost of car insurance in Bangor is $154 for a full coverage policy.

In the state of Maine, the average car insurance cost is $1,826 per year, so the average cost in Bangor is $16 more per year. When rates are compared to other locations in Maine, the cost of insurance in Bangor is about $48 per year more than in South Portland, $20 per year less than in Auburn, and $24 per year cheaper than in Lewiston.

The age of the rated driver has a big impact on the price of car insurance, so the list below illustrates this point by showing the difference in average car insurance rates in Bangor for driver ages 16 through 60.

Average cost of car insurance in Bangor, Maine, for drivers age 16 to 60

• 16-year-old driver – $6,549 per year or $546 per month
• 17-year-old driver – $6,342 per year or $529 per month
• 18-year-old driver – $5,686 per year or $474 per month
• 19-year-old driver – $5,178 per year or $432 per month
• 20-year-old driver – $3,698 per year or $308 per month
• 30-year-old driver – $1,960 per year or $163 per month
• 40-year-old driver – $1,842 per year or $154 per month
• 50-year-old driver – $1,630 per year or $136 per month
• 60-year-old driver – $1,528 per year or $127 per month

The chart below shows average car insurance cost in Bangor broken out by driver age and comprehensive and collision deductibles. Rates are averaged for all 2024 vehicle models including luxury and performance vehicles.

In the chart above, the cost of auto insurance in Bangor ranges from $1,290 per year for a 60-year-old driver with a policy with high deductibles to $4,300 per year for a 20-year-old driver with a low deductible. When converted to a monthly rate, the average cost in the chart above ranges from $108 to $358 per month.

Bangor auto insurance rates vary considerably and are impacted by many different factors. This wide range of possible rates emphasizes the need to get accurate car insurance quotes when shopping online for the cheapest car insurance.

Popular vehicles in Bangor and the cost to insure them

The auto insurance rates mentioned up to this point take all 2024 models and come up with an average cost, which is suitable when making general comparisons like the average cost difference by driver age or location.

Average car insurance rates work exceptionally well for answering questions like “is auto insurance in Bangor cheaper than Portland?” or “are auto insurance rates in Maine cheaper than in Colorado?”.

For more comprehensive price comparisons, however, we need to compare rates for the specific model of vehicle being insured. Every model has it’s own risk profile for physical damage and liability claims, and this data makes it possible to perform more detailed insurance cost analysis.

The next list breaks down both annual and monthly average auto insurance rates in Bangor for some of the more popular cars, trucks, and SUVs. Later on in this article, we will examine rates for a few of these models in much more detail.

Car insurance rates for popular models in Bangor

• Nissan Sentra – $1,686 per year ($141 per month)
• Jeep Wrangler – $2,098 per year ($175 per month)
• Honda Civic – $1,630 per year ($136 per month)
• Toyota Camry – $1,976 per year ($165 per month)
• Chevrolet Equinox – $1,692 per year ($141 per month)
• Jeep Grand Cherokee – $1,838 per year ($153 per month)
• Ram Truck – $2,126 per year ($177 per month)
• Jeep Cherokee – $1,982 per year ($165 per month)
• GMC Sierra – $2,030 per year ($169 per month)
• Ford Escape – $1,678 per year ($140 per month)

Vehicle models that are popular in Bangor tend to be small or midsize sedans like the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, and Honda Accord and small or midsize SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Other popular vehicles from other segments include luxury models like the Tesla Model S and Lexus RX 350, pickup trucks like the Chevy Silverado and Toyota Tacoma, and sports cars like the Audi TT and Porsche 911.

We get into additional rates in a bit, but before we get into that data, let’s review in a nutshell the key concepts and comparisons we tackled so far in the article.

• Teen girls have cheaper rates than teen males – Teen females (age 16 to 19) pay $799 to $432 less each year than males of the same age.
• Insurance rates decrease substantially from age 20 to 30 – The average 30-year-old Bangor, Maine, driver will pay $1,738 less per year than a 20-year-old driver, $1,960 compared to $3,698.
• Insuring teen drivers is expensive – Average cost ranges from $4,379 to $6,549 per year to insure a teen driver in Bangor.
• Lower deductible car insurance is more expensive than high deductible – A 20-year-old driver pays an average of $984 more per year for a $250 deductible policy versus a $1,000 deductible policy.
• Bangor auto insurance rates are more expensive than the Maine state average – $1,842 (Bangor average) compared to $1,826 (Maine average)
• Bangor car insurance costs less than the U.S. average – $1,842 (Bangor average) compared to $2,276 (U.S. average)

In Bangor, which vehicles are cheapest to insure?

The vehicles with the best car insurance rates in Bangor, ME, tend to be compact SUVs like the Subaru Crosstrek, Kia Soul, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Buick Envision.

Average auto insurance prices for those crossover SUVs cost $125 or less per month for full coverage car insurance.

Other models that have affordable car insurance prices in the comparison table below are the Toyota GR Corolla, Buick Envista, Honda CR-V, and Ford Bronco Sport.

The average cost is somewhat higher for those models than the cheapest compact SUVs and crossovers that rank near the top, but they still have an average insurance cost of $1,598 or less per year ($133 per month) in Bangor.

The table below breaks down the top 50 models with the cheapest car insurance rates in Bangor, ordered by cost.

The above table containing 50 vehicle rankings is great if you just want the lowest rates. A more efficient way to group and rank rates in an analytical manner is to sort them by their automotive segment.

The next section discusses the average cost of auto insurance for each vehicle segment. The average rates shown should give you a better idea of the types of vehicles that have the least expensive average car insurance rates. If you read beyond the chart, the next six sections break out and rank the cheapest insurance rates for individual models for the most popular automotive segments.

Car insurance rates by automotive segment

When shopping for a different vehicle, it’s important to know which kinds of vehicles are more affordable to insure. For instance, some common questions are if compact SUVs are more affordable to insure than minivans or whether smaller pickups have better rates than larger trucks.

The chart below displays average auto insurance rates by segment in Bangor. From a segment comparison perspective, small and midsize SUVs, vans and minivans, and midsize pickup trucks tend to have the least expensive rates, while luxury models and sports cars tend to have the most expensive average insurance cost.

Average rates by segment are handy for comparing estimates, but rates range quite significantly within each vehicle segment displayed in the previous chart.

For example, in the small SUV segment, car insurance rates in Bangor range from the Subaru Crosstrek costing $1,358 per year for full coverage insurance to the Ford Mustang Mach-E at $2,150 per year, a difference of $792 within that segment.

In the midsize truck segment, the cost of insurance ranges from the Chevrolet Colorado at $1,620 per year to the Rivian R1T at $2,292 per year.

In the next sections, we eliminate much of the variability by comparing the cost of auto insurance in Bangor on a model level.

Cheapest cars to insure in Bangor

The four lowest-cost cars to insure in Bangor are the Toyota GR Corolla at $1,598 per year, Nissan Leaf at $1,608 per year, Honda Civic at $1,630 per year, and Nissan Sentra at $1,686 per year.

Also ranking well in our comparison are cars like the Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, and Toyota Corolla, with an average cost of $1,790 per year or less.

Ranking between positions 10 and 20, models like the Subaru Legacy, Kia Forte, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Arteon, Hyundai Sonata, and Mitsubishi Mirage G4 average between $1,790 and $1,900 per year to insure.

On a monthly basis, full-coverage car insurance in this segment for a good driver starts at an average of $133 per month, depending on your location. The rate comparison table below ranks the cars with the most affordable auto insurance rates in Bangor.

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

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Cheapest SUV insurance rates in Bangor

In our comparison, the top five most budget-friendly non-luxury SUVs to insure in Bangor are the Subaru Crosstrek, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Kia Soul, Nissan Kicks, and Honda Passport. Average rates for for these five models range from $1,358 to $1,466 per year.

Some other SUVs that rank well in our comparison include the Toyota Corolla Cross, Buick Envision, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mazda CX-5, with an average cost of $1,508 per year or less.

Ranked between 10th and 20th place, SUVs like the Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Taos, Subaru Outback, Kia Niro, Honda HR-V, and Buick Encore average between $1,508 and $1,600 per year for insurance in Bangor.

Full-coverage auto insurance for this segment in Bangor for a safe driver starts at an average of $113 per month, depending on your location and insurance company.

The cheapest compact SUV to insure in Bangor is the Subaru Crosstrek at $1,358 per year. For midsize models, the Honda Passport has the cheapest rates at $1,466 per year. And for full-size SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe has the best rates at $1,728 per year.

The rate comparison table below ranks the twenty SUVs with the lowest-cost insurance rates in Bangor, starting with the Subaru Crosstrek at $1,358 per year and ending with the Subaru Ascent at $1,600 per year.

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

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Cheapest luxury car insurance rates in Bangor

Ranking at the top for the lowest-cost Bangor auto insurance rates in the luxury car segment are the Mercedes-Benz CLA250, Lexus IS 300, Acura TLX, Acura Integra, and BMW 330i. Rates for these models average $1,904 or less per year.

Additional models that rank well in our comparison are the Lexus RC 300, Lexus ES 350, Cadillac CT4, and Genesis G70, with average insurance cost of $1,934 per year or less.

Some additional luxury cars that made the list include the BMW 228i, Lexus RC 350, BMW 330e, and Cadillac CT5, which average between $1,934 and $2,062 per year for insurance in Bangor.

Auto insurance for this segment in Bangor for a safe driver starts at an average of $136 per month, depending on the company and your location.

The comparison table below ranks the luxury cars with the cheapest auto insurance rates in Bangor, starting with the Acura Integra at $1,634 per year and ending with the Audi S3 at $2,062 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 SUV insurance rates in Bangor

The Acura RDX ranks in the top spot for the most budget-friendly luxury SUV model to insure in Bangor, followed closely by the Lexus NX 250, Cadillac XT4, Jaguar E-Pace, and Cadillac XT5. The 2024 model averages $1,538 per year for a policy with full coverage.

Not the cheapest in the list, but still ranking well, are SUVs like the Lexus UX 250h, Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, Lincoln Corsair, and Lexus NX 350h, with average cost of $1,774 per year or less.

Some additional 2024 models worth mentioning include the Lexus NX 350, Infiniti QX50, Mercedes-Benz GLA35 AMG, Infiniti QX60, and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35, which cost between $1,774 and $1,844 per year for insurance in Bangor.

From a monthly standpoint, car insurance rates on this segment in Bangor for a safe driver starts at around $128 per month, depending on where you live and the company you use. The next table ranks the twenty luxury SUVs with the most affordable car insurance rates in Bangor.

See our guides for luxury SUV insurance to compare rates for additional makes and models.

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Cheapest pickup insurance rates in Bangor, Maine

For 2024 models, the five cheapest pickups to insure in Bangor are the Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Titan, Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, and Ford Maverick. Insurance rates for these five pickups range from $1,620 to $1,784 per year.

Not the cheapest to insure, but still ranked well, are pickups like the GMC Sierra 2500 HD, Toyota Tacoma, GMC Canyon, and Honda Ridgeline, with average cost of $1,892 per year or less.

Full-coverage auto insurance in this segment for a safe driver will start around $135 per month, depending on where you live and the company you use. The table below ranks the twenty pickups with the cheapest insurance rates in Bangor, starting with the Chevrolet Colorado at $135 per month and ending with the Ram Truck at $177 per month.

For all pickup insurance comparisons, see our guides for midsize pickup insurance and large pickup insurance.

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Cheapest sports car insurance rates in Bangor

Ranking highest for the lowest-cost Bangor car insurance rates in the performance and sports car segment are the Subaru WRX, Mazda MX-5 Miata, BMW Z4, Ford Mustang, and Toyota GR86. Rates for these 2024 models average $2,062 or less per year, or around $172 per month.

Other cars that have good average insurance rates are the Nissan Z, Lexus RC F, BMW M2, and Toyota GR Supra, with an average cost to insure of $2,196 per year or less.

Some additional models that rank well include the Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette, BMW M4, and Lexus LC 500, which cost between $2,196 and $3,114 per year for insurance.

Full-coverage insurance in this segment can cost as low as $142 per month, depending on where you live and the company you use. The next table ranks the twenty sports cars with the most affordable car insurance rates in Bangor.

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Tips for finding cheaper Bangor car insurance quotes

Bangor drivers are always looking to reduce their monthly auto insurance expenses. So take a minute to review the money-saving ideas in the list below and maybe you’ll be able to save a few bucks on your next policy purchase.

• Get better rates due to your choice of occupation. The large majority of car insurance companies offer policy discounts for occupations like firefighters, accountants, doctors, college professors, emergency medical technicians, and others. By qualifying for this discount, you could save between $55 and $179 on your annual insurance bill, subject to policy limits.
• Shop around for better rates. Taking the time to get some free car insurance quotes could save a pile of cash. Rates change quite often and you do not have to wait for your renewal to change companies.
• Compare car insurance rates before buying a car. Different cars, and even different trim levels of the same car, can have significantly different car insurance premiums, and insurers can charge very different rates. Get plenty of comparison quotes before you buy a new vehicle in order to avoid any surprises when you get your first insurance bill.
• Remove optional coverage on older vehicles. Removing physical damage coverage from vehicles whose low value makes coverage cost prohibitive will cut the cost of car insurance substantially.
• Improve your credit rating to save on insurance. Having an excellent credit score over 800 may save $289 per year compared to a slightly lower credit rating between 670-739. Conversely, a mediocre credit rating could cost around $335 more per year. Not all states use credit score as a rating factor, so check with your agent or company.
• Pay small claims out-of-pocket. Most insurance companies offer discounts if you have no claims. Insurance should be used to protect you from larger claims, not small claims.