The success of small and midsize SUVs has brought about a resurgence in midsize trucks. Consumers who want better fuel economy and the ability to haul, but did not want the size or sticker price of a fullsize truck now have more options in midsize trucks.
The success of the Chevy Colorado and Canyon lines prodded Ford to bring back the Ranger, which had been discontinued with the 2011 model year and reintroduced in 2019. Jeep even got in on the truck action with the Gladiator, which was new for the 2020 model year.
New models were introduced last year like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. We combine those two models with the rest of the midsize pickups for comparison purposes. Also new is the fully-electric Rivian R1T.
Does the cost of insurance for these midsize trucks drop along with their tow capacity when compared to their full-size big brothers? Let’s take a look at the average insurance rates for the segment.
How much does insurance cost for a midsize truck?
For the 2023 model year, the Ford Maverick has the cheapest insurance cost at $1,464 per year for a policy with full physical damage coverage. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Rivian R1T costs an average of $2,194 for an annual policy. The average cost of insurance for the entire midsize pickup segment is $1,666 per year.
This is definitely an improvement over the larger and more expensive fullsize truck class which averages $1,915 per year for full coverage. The cheapest large truck insurance costs $1,746 for the Nissan Titan and goes up to $2,228 for the GMC Hummer EV Pickup. Insuring a midsize truck on average will definitely be easier on the budget.
Below is the breakdown of annual and monthly insurance rates for all the trucks in the midsize segment.
| Rank | Make/Model | Annual Cost | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Maverick | $1,464 | $122 |
| 2 | Chevrolet Colorado | $1,470 | $123 |
| 3 | Nissan Frontier | $1,522 | $127 |
| 4 | Ford Ranger | $1,566 | $131 |
| 5 | GMC Canyon | $1,602 | $134 |
| 6 | Toyota Tacoma | $1,614 | $135 |
| 7 | Hyundai Santa Cruz | $1,640 | $137 |
| 8 | Honda Ridgeline | $1,752 | $146 |
| 9 | Jeep Gladiator | $1,834 | $153 |
| 10 | Rivian R1T | $2,194 | $183 |
The Rivian R1T has the most expensive insurance in the segment, primarily due to it’s starting MSRP of $73,000. If the R1T is excluded, the range of insurance cost for the segment is under $400.
Since we average all trim levels for each model to achieve an average cost, it’s important to note that the actual trim level of the vehicle being insured can significantly impact cost. A high-end Chevy Colorado model can cost $1,584 per year to insure, while a base model Gladiator averages $1,720 per year. That’s only a $136 per year difference in cost.
Which midsize pickups are cheapest to insure?
The cheapest 2023 model year midsize truck to insure is the Ford Maverick, costing $1,464 annually. For a semi-annual or 6-month policy term, expect to pay around $732. On a monthly basis, this equates to about $122 each month.
Coming in right behind the Ford Maverick are the Chevrolet Colorado, costing $1,470 per year, and the Nissan Frontier at $1,522 annually.
For comparisons sakes, insurance rates for full-size 2023 model year pickups start with the Nissan Titan, costing $1,746 annually, or about $146 each month. Ranking second cheapest is the Ford F150 at $1,794 per year or $150 per month, and the Toyota Tundra at $1,856 per year or around $155 per month.
Which midsize truck is most expensive to insure?
The midsize truck with the most expensive insurance is the Rivian R1T, costing an estimated $2,194 per year. It will cost around $730 more on average to insure a Rivian R1T each year compared to the cheapest midsize truck to insure, the Ford Maverick.
At $2,194 a year for insurance on a 2023 Rivian R1T, that is a 27.4% premium over the $1,666 average for the midsize truck class, and 26.2% more than the national average car insurance rate (all vehicles) of $1,685.
What is average midsize pickup truck insurance cost?
The average insurance rate for all vehicles in the midsize truck segment is $1,666 per year. This is $19 lower (1.1%) than the overall all-vehicle national average insurance rate of $1,685.
How much is midsize truck insurance per month?
Insurance rates for the midsize truck truck segent average from $122 a month for the Ford Maverick to $183 for the Rivian R1T.
Buying a policy with lower deductibles will push up the cost, whereas drivers can save money by raising the deductibles. Our estimates use $500 deductibles to establish an average rate.
The trim level of the truck you’re insuring also factors into the policy cost. We factor in all trim levels to achieve an estimate, so if you are insuring a Canyon Denali (top level trim), the rate is going to be higher than the overall Canyon average rate. Conversely, insuring a base level model will come in under the average estimate and have a smaller price tag.
Is insurance cheaper on midsize trucks or full-size trucks?
Average annual insurance rates for the midsize truck segment are $1,666 per year, while the fullsize trucks like the F150, Silverado, and Sierra average just over $1,900 a year, making midsize trucks about $234 cheaper per year on average.
What is the most popular midsize truck sold in America?
The Toyota Tacoma (fondly referred to as a ‘taco’ among enthusiasts) is the best selling midsize truck in the U.S. It outsells the nearest competitors (Ford Ranger and Chevy Colorado) and even it’s big brother the Tundra by over a 2-to-1 margin.
The Tacoma trucks have an excellent reputation for reliability and dependability, despite the lack of updates and powertrain options like it’s competitors. It’s a tough truck that excels off-road and maintains it’s resell value better than any other midsize truck.
