Knoxville Car Insurance Cost – 2025 Rates, Comparisons & Rankings

• Knoxville car insurance rates average $2,400 per year for full coverage, or about $200 per month.
• For cheap car insurance in Knoxville, compact crossovers like the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Nissan Kicks, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5 cost less than most other makes and models.
• Models with the most affordable auto insurance in Knoxville for their segment include the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 at $2,468 per year, Kia K5 at $2,312 per year, Chevrolet Colorado at $2,112 per year, and Acura Integra at $2,134 per year.

How much does Knoxville car insurance cost?

Average car insurance rates in Knoxville, TN, cost $2,400 per year, or around $200 per month. That amount is about the same as the overall average cost to insure a vehicle in America.

The average cost to insure a vehicle in Tennessee is $2,392 per year, so Knoxville, TN, drivers pay an average of $8 more per year than the overall Tennessee state-wide average rate. When rates are compared to other larger cities in Tennessee, the cost of car insurance in Knoxville is approximately $16 per year more expensive than in Clarksville, $74 per year more expensive than in Chattanooga, and $382 per year less than in Memphis.

Driver age has the single biggest impact on the price of auto insurance, so the list below details how age impacts cost by breaking down average car insurance rates in Knoxville for driver ages from 16 to 60.

Knoxville, Tennessee, car insurance cost by driver age

• 16 year old – $8,545 per year or $712 per month
• 17 year old – $8,279 per year or $690 per month
• 18 year old – $7,418 per year or $618 per month
• 19 year old – $6,754 per year or $563 per month
• 20 year old – $4,828 per year or $402 per month
• 30 year old – $2,562 per year or $214 per month
• 40 year old – $2,400 per year or $200 per month
• 50 year old – $2,126 per year or $177 per month
• 60 year old – $1,992 per year or $166 per month

The chart below summarizes car insurance cost in Knoxville, TN, for different common policy situations. Rates are averaged for all Knoxville Zip Codes and shown based on different driver ages, policy physical damage deductibles, and risk scenarios.

Average rates in the chart range from $1,994 per year for a 40-year-old driver who qualifies for a great discount rate to $5,518 per year for a 20-year-old driver with a poor driving record or too many at-fault accidents. The rate used in this article for comparison purposes is the 40-year-old safe driver rate, which is an average cost of $2,400 per year in Knoxville.

As a monthly expense, the average cost of car insurance in Knoxville ranges from $166 to $460 for the same deductible limits and driver ages shown in the prior chart.

Which autos have the cheapest car insurance in Knoxville?

When comparing all types of vehicles, the models with the cheapest average insurance quotes in Knoxville, TN, tend to be compact SUVs and crossovers like the Kia Soul, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Hyundai Venue, and Toyota Corolla Cross.

Average auto insurance rates for those compact SUVs cost $1,950 or less per year for full coverage car insurance.

Examples of other vehicles that have low-cost auto insurance prices in our cost comparison are the Buick Envista, Kia Niro, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Subaru Outback. Average rates are marginally higher for those models than the crossover SUVs that rank near the top, but they still have an average insurance cost of $2,088 or less per year ($174 per month) in Knoxville.

The following table ranks the cheapest vehicles to insure in Knoxville, ordered by cost.

A table of 40 vehicle rankings serves the purpose if you just want the absolute lowest rates. A more thorough way to analyze rates for many more vehicles is to break them out by vehicle segment.

The next section of this article goes into the average cost of car insurance by vehicle segment. This should give a decent idea of the automotive segments that have the overall cheapest auto insurance rates in Knoxville. Then the six subsequent sections rank the 20 models with the cheapest rates in each automotive segment.

Knoxville auto insurance rates by vehicle segment

If you’re considering buying a different vehicle, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of which categories of vehicles have cheaper insurance rates.

As an example, some common questions are if SUVs cost less to insure than minivans or which size of pickup has the cheapest rates.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in Knoxville for different vehicle segments. From a segment comparison perspective, compact SUVs, vans, and midsize pickups have the best rates, with sports cars and performance luxury models having the highest car insurance rates.

Rates by automotive segment are close enough for overall comparisons, but auto insurance cost varies quite significantly within each automotive segment listed in the above chart.

For example, in the midsize luxury car segment, Knoxville insurance rates range from the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 at $2,468 per year for a full coverage policy up to the BMW M8 at $4,042 per year, a difference of $1,574 within that segment.

As another example, in the large truck segment, average rates range from the Nissan Titan at $2,246 per year up to the Toyota Tundra at $2,856 per year.

In the upcoming sections, we eliminate this variability by analyzing the cost of car insurance in Knoxville for specific cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Cheapest cars to insure in Knoxville, Tennessee

Ranking at the top of the list for the cheapest Knoxville auto insurance rates in the non-luxury sedan or hatchback segment are the Toyota GR Corolla, Subaru Impreza, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Leaf, and Honda Civic. Rates for these vehicles average $184 or less per month.

Also ranking well are cars like the Toyota Corolla, Honda Accord, Toyota Prius, and Kia K5, with average insurance cost of $2,336 per year or less.

On a monthly basis, full-coverage auto insurance on this segment in Knoxville for a safe driver starts at an average of $174 per month, depending on your company and location. The rate comparison table below ranks the cars with the cheapest average insurance rates in Knoxville, starting with the Toyota GR Corolla at $174 per month and ending with the Mazda 3 at $207 per month.

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 Knoxville, TN

The cheapest SUVs to insure in Knoxville are the Subaru Crosstrek at $1,772 per year, the Chevrolet Trailblazer at $1,804 per year, and the Kia Soul at $1,872 per year.

Some other SUVs that have good average insurance rates include the Ford Bronco Sport, Hyundai Venue, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Mazda CX-5, with an average cost to insure of $1,966 per year or less.

In the lower half of the top 20 SUVs to insure, models like the Volkswagen Taos, Kia Niro, Subaru Ascent, Buick Envista, and Buick Encore average between $1,966 and $2,086 per year for auto insurance in Knoxville.

Car insurance in Knoxville for this segment for a middle-age safe driver can cost as low as $148 per month, depending on where you live.

If SUV size is considered, the lowest-cost compact SUV to insure in Knoxville is the Subaru Crosstrek at $1,772 per year, or $148 per month. For midsize 2024 models, the Honda Passport is cheapest to insure at $1,908 per year, or $159 per month. And for full-size non-luxury SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe has the cheapest rates at $2,252 per year, or $188 per month.

The next table ranks the twenty SUVs with the lowest-cost auto insurance rates in Knoxville, starting with the Subaru Crosstrek at $1,772 per year and ending with the Subaru Ascent at $2,086 per year.

See our guides for compact SUV insurance, midsize SUV insurance, and full-size SUV insurance to compare rates for all makes and models.

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Cheapest pickups to insure in Knoxville

The top five models for the lowest-cost Knoxville car insurance rates in the pickup truck segment are the Nissan Frontier, Ford Maverick, Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Titan, and Ford Ranger. Auto insurance quotes for these 2024 models average $2,326 or less per year.

Not the cheapest in the list, but still ranking well, are pickups like the GMC Canyon, Toyota Tacoma, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and Hyundai Santa Cruz, with average cost of $2,468 per year or less.

From a monthly standpoint, full-coverage insurance in Knoxville on this segment will start around $176 per month, depending on the company. The next table ranks the pickups with the cheapest insurance in Knoxville, starting with the Chevrolet Colorado at $176 per month and ending with the Ram Truck at $231 per month.

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

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Cheapest sports car insurance rates in Knoxville

Ranking #1 in Knoxville for cheapest insurance in the sports car segment is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, at $2,220 per year. Second place is the Toyota GR86 at $2,530 per year, and the third most affordable is the Ford Mustang, at an average of $2,634 per year.

Not the cheapest, but still in the top 10, are models like the Lexus RC F, Nissan Z, Toyota GR Supra, and Subaru BRZ, with an average car insurance cost of $2,868 per year or less.

Additional models that make the list include the Porsche 911, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53, BMW M4, and Jaguar F-Type, which cost between $2,868 and $4,062 per year for auto insurance in Knoxville.

From a monthly standpoint, auto insurance rates on this segment in Knoxville for a good driver will start around $185 per month, depending on the company.

The comparison table below ranks the sports cars with the most affordable average auto insurance rates in Knoxville.

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Cheapest luxury cars to insure in Knoxville, Tennessee

The #1 ranking in Knoxville for cheapest average insurance rates in the luxury car segment is the Acura Integra, at $2,134 per year. Second place is the BMW 330i at $2,444 per year, and the third cheapest is the Mercedes-Benz CLA250, costing an average of $2,468 per year.

Also ranking well are models like the Cadillac CT4, Lexus ES 350, Genesis G70, and Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35, with average insurance cost of $2,522 per year or less.

Ranked in the lower half of the top 20, cars like the Lexus ES 250, BMW 330e, Lexus ES 300h, Audi S3, Jaguar XF, and BMW 230i average between $2,522 and $2,690 per year for insurance.

As a cost per month, full-coverage auto insurance in this segment for a good driver will start around $178 per month, depending on your location.

When vehicle size is considered, the most affordable compact luxury car model to insure in Knoxville is the Acura Integra at $2,134 per year, or $178 per month. For midsize luxury car models, the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 has the cheapest rates at $2,468 per year, or $206 per month. And for full-size luxury models, the Audi A5 has the most affordable rates at $2,848 per year, or $237 per month.

The comparison table below ranks the cars with the most affordable car insurance rates in Knoxville, starting with the Acura Integra at $2,134 per year ($178 per month) and ending with the Audi S3 at $2,690 per year ($224 per month).

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

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Cheapest luxury SUVs to insure in Knoxville, Tennessee

Ranking in the top five for the cheapest Knoxville auto insurance rates in the luxury SUV segment are the Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT4, Lexus NX 250, Acura RDX, and Jaguar E-Pace. Auto insurance rates for these models average $2,264 or less per year, or around $189 per month.

Some other luxury SUVs that have cheaper rates are the Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, Lexus NX 350h, and Lexus UX 250h, with an average cost to insure of $2,312 per year or less.

Car insurance rates in this segment for a safe driver starts at an average of $167 per month, depending on the company and your location.

When the luxury SUV segment is analyzed by vehicle size, the cheapest small luxury SUV to insure in Knoxville is the Acura RDX at $2,004 per year. For midsize luxury models, the Jaguar E-Pace is cheapest to insure at $2,242 per year. And for large luxury SUVs, the Infiniti QX80 has the cheapest rates at $2,690 per year.

The rate comparison table below ranks the SUVs with the most affordable car insurance in Knoxville, starting with the Acura RDX at $167 per month and ending with the Lexus RX 350 at $201 per month.

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

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How to find cheaper auto insurance in Knoxville

Drivers should always be thinking of ways to reduce their monthly insurance expenses, so glance at the money-saving ideas in this next list and maybe you’ll be able to save a few bucks on your next policy.

• Raising deductibles makes insurance more affordable. Boosting your physical damage deductibles from $500 to $1,000 could save around $374 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $724 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
• Earn a discount from your choice of occupation. Just about all auto insurance providers offer discounts for earning a living in occupations like police officers and law enforcement, engineers, college professors, nurses, members of the military, and others. Having this discount applied to your policy may save between $72 and $233 on your insurance premium, depending on the policy coverages selected.
• You don’t have to stick with the same company. Setting aside 5-10 minutes to get a few free car insurance quotes could save a pile of cash. Rates are always changing and you can change companies at any time.
• Reduce coverage on older vehicles. Dropping full coverage from older vehicles will cut the cost of insurance substantially.
• Compare insurance cost before you buy the car. Different vehicle models have very different car insurance rates, and companies can sell policies with a wide range of prices. Check prices before you buy to prevent insurance sticker shock when you get your insurance bill.
• Pay small claims out-of-pocket. Most insurers offer discounts if you have no claims on your account. Auto insurance is intended to be used in the case of large financial hits, not for insignificant claims.