Is Car Insurance Cheaper for a Nissan Altima or Sentra?

• A 2024 Nissan Sentra is cheaper to insure than a 2024 Nissan Altima by an average of $316 per year, $2,054 compared to $1,738.
• For a 2024 model year Nissan Altima, average insurance rates range from $1,940 to $2,184 per year, while car insurance for the 2024 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,700 to $1,786.
• If the cheapest car insurance rates are your number one priority, the S and SV trim levels are the most affordable Nissan Altima models to insure, while the S and SV trim levels have the best rates for the Nissan Sentra.

2024 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Insurance cost for a 2024 Nissan Altima averages $2,054 per year, and insurance for a 2024 Nissan Sentra costs an average of $1,738 per year, making the Nissan Sentra the cheaper of the two models to insure.

Out of eight trim levels for the 2024 Nissan Altima, the cheapest insurance rates are on the S model at a cost of $1,940 per year, or about $162 per month.

Out of the three trims available for the Nissan Sentra, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the S trim at a cost of $1,700 per year, or around $142 per month.

When average car insurance prices for all 11 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Nissan Sentra S at an average rate of $1,700 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo at a cost of $2,184 per year.

The table below ranks the annual and monthly car insurance cost for 2024 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra models, broken down by trim level.

The chart shown below shows the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,822 to $4,124 per year for a 2024 Nissan Altima, and $1,556 to $3,436 for a 2024 Nissan Sentra for these driver ages.

The tables below illustrate average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra, plus an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2024 car insurance battle is the Nissan Sentra.

2023 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Insurance rates on a 2023 Nissan Altima cost an average of $1,966 per year, while a 2023 Nissan Sentra averages $1,708 per year, making the Nissan Sentra the cheaper model to insure by $258 per year.

Within each different model, however, the cost of insurance varies quite a bit depending on the exact trim level of the vehicle being insured.

For example, on a 2023 Nissan Altima, average insurance rates range from $1,864 per year for the S model up to the highest rate of $2,082 for the SR VC-Turbo model.

For the 2023 Nissan Sentra, rates can range from $1,658 per year on the S model up to $1,752 on the SR Midnight Edition model.

The table shown below compares and ranks the 12-month and monthly car insurance rates for 2023 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra models, showing the average cost for each trim level.

The next chart demonstrates the average car insurance cost for both 2023 models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. For the 2023 Nissan Altima, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,750 to $3,956 per year. Car insurance on the 2023 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,526 to $3,380 on average per year.

For the eight trims available for the 2023 Nissan Altima, the cheapest trim level to insure is the S trim at an average cost of $1,864 per year, or $155 per month. For the four trim options available for the Nissan Sentra, the most affordable 2023 model to insure is the S model at a cost of $1,658.

When looking at the aggregated rates by trim level for both models, the cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Nissan Sentra S at a cost of $1,658 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo at an average of $2,082 per year.

The rate tables below break down the average cost to insure each trim level for a 2023 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra, plus the average rate for each model.

2022 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

For the 2022 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra models, the Nissan Sentra has cheaper car insurance rates by $250 per year.

The next chart demonstrates the average insurance cost for both models using different driver ages. For the 2022 Nissan Altima, insurance cost ranges from $1,724 to $3,910 per year for the included driver ages. Car insurance for the 2022 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,508 to $3,350 on average per year.

Out of 11 trim levels for a 2022 Nissan Altima, the lowest-cost insurance rates are on the S model at a cost of $1,860 per year, or around $155 per month.

Out of the five different trims available for a Nissan Sentra, the lowest-cost 2022 trim level to insure is the S trim at a cost of $1,620 per year, or about $135 per month.

When all 16 trims of both models are combined and compared, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Nissan Sentra S at an average of $1,620 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Altima Platinum AWD at an average cost of $2,040 per year.

The tables below detail the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2022 models, including the average rate for each model. The 2022 Nissan Sentra wins out over the 2022 Nissan Altima for the cheapest overall car insurance cost.

2021 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

For the 2021 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra models, the Nissan Sentra is cheaper to insure by $220 per year.

The following chart visualizes the average car insurance cost for both models rated for different driver ages. The average full-coverage insurance policy ranges from $1,544 to $3,500 per year for a 2021 Nissan Altima, and $1,354 to $3,004 on a 2021 Nissan Sentra for the included driver ages.

For the 10 trims available for the 2021 Nissan Altima, the cheapest trim level to insure is the S AWD model at an average cost of $1,704 per year.

For the five different trim levels available for the Nissan Sentra, the most affordable 2021 trim package to insure is the S Sedan model at a cost of $1,452.

When comparing both models combined at a trim-level basis, the cheapest trim to put coverage on is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average cost of $1,452 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Altima Platinum AWD at a cost of $1,860 per year.

The rate tables below show all the available trims for both 2021 models, along with an average cost for each model. The 2021 Nissan Sentra has more affordable average car insurance rates than the 2021 Nissan Altima.

2020 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

For the 2020 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra models, the Nissan Sentra has cheaper car insurance rates by $212 per year for this model year.

The following chart displays the average cost to insure the two models with different drivers at the wheel. For the 2020 Nissan Altima, average insurance quotes range from $1,500 to $3,398 per year for the driver examples in the chart. Car insurance for the 2020 Nissan Sentra ranges from $1,318 to $2,924 on average per year.

A 2020 Nissan Altima has 10 trims available, and the lowest-cost model to insure is the S AWD model at an average cost of $1,656 per year.

Out of the five trims available for a Nissan Sentra, the lowest-cost 2020 trim to insure is the S Sedan model at a cost of $1,414 per year, or about $118 per month.

When rates are compared for the 15 different trims of both 2020 models, the most affordable model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average of $1,414 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Altima Platinum AWD at an average cost of $1,806 per year.

The next two tables break down average car insurance rates for each trim level, including an overall average rate.

2019 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

For 2019 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra models, the Nissan Sentra is cheaper to insure by an average of $164 per year.

The chart shown below demonstrates the average insurance cost for both 2019 models rated for different driver ages. For a 2019 Nissan Altima, average car insurance quotes vary from $1,472 to $3,338 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. Insurance on the 2019 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,340 to $2,956 on average per year.

Out of 10 trims for a 2019 Nissan Altima, the cheapest insurance rates are on the SV Sedan model at a cost of $1,542 per year, or about $129 per month.

For the five different option levels available for the Nissan Sentra, the most affordable 2019 trim level to insure is the S Sedan model at a cost of $1,388 per year, or around $116 per month.

When rates are compared for the 15 different trim levels of both 2019 models, the cheapest trim to insure is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average rate of $1,388 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Altima Platinum AWD costing $1,798 per year.

The tables shown below illustrate both 2019 models and all trim levels available for each one, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2019 Nissan Sentra defeats the 2019 Nissan Altima for the cheapest overall car insurance cost.

2018 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

A 2018 Nissan Sentra costs $184 less per year to insure per year on average than a 2018 Nissan Altima, a difference of 12.1%.

The chart below visualizes the average insurance cost for both models rated for multiple driver ages. For a 2018 Nissan Altima, insurance cost ranges from $1,446 to $3,256 per year for the chosen age groups in the chart. Full-coverage insurance on a 2018 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,286 to $2,834 on average per year.

Out of five trim levels for a 2018 Nissan Altima, the most affordable auto insurance rates are on the 2.5 S Sedan trim at a cost of $1,544 per year, or around $129 per month.

The 2018 Nissan Sentra has five trim levels available, and the cheapest model to insure is the S Sedan model at an average cost of $1,330 per year, or $111 per month.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average rate of $1,330 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Sedan at an average cost of $1,726 per year.

The next two rate tables detail the average cost to insure all 2018 trim levels, including the average rate for each model. The cheapest to insure for the 2018 model year is the Nissan Sentra.

2017 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

When comparing insurance rates for the 2017 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra models, the Nissan Sentra is cheaper by $218 per year.

The following chart displays the average insurance cost for both 2017 models for a range of driver ages. For the 2017 Nissan Altima, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,386 to $3,114 per year for the five age groups shown in the chart. Full-coverage car insurance for the 2017 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,202 to $2,626 on average per year.

The 2017 Nissan Altima has seven trim levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the 2.5 S Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,494 per year. Out of the three trim levels available for a Nissan Sentra, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the S Sedan model at a cost of $1,302.

When all 10 trims of both models are combined and compared, the most affordable model and trim level to put coverage on is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average rate of $1,302 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Sedan at a cost of $1,620 per year.

The next two rate tables illustrate the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2017 models, including an overall average rate. The cheapest to insure for the 2017 model year is the Nissan Sentra.

2016 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

When comparing car insurance rates for 2016 models, a Nissan Altima costs an average of $1,388 per year to insure while a Nissan Sentra costs $1,288, making the Nissan Sentra cheaper to insure by $100 per year for this model year.

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models rated for different driver ages. For the 2016 Nissan Altima, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,242 to $2,776 per year for the driver examples in the chart. Insurance for a 2016 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,164 to $2,550 on average per year.

A 2016 Nissan Altima has seven trim levels available, with the lowest-cost trim to insure being the 2.5 S Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,338 per year. For the five different option levels available for the Nissan Sentra, the most affordable 2016 model to insure is the S Sedan trim at a cost of $1,234.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest trim to put coverage on is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at a cost of $1,234 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Sedan at an average of $1,456 per year.

The next two tables break down average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2016 model, including an overall average rate. The 2016 Nissan Sentra reigns victorious over the 2016 Nissan Altima for the cheapest car insurance cost.

2015 Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

For the 2015 Nissan Altima and Nissan Sentra models, the Nissan Sentra has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $130 per year.

The chart shown below visualizes the average cost to insure the two models using a range of rated driver ages. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,134 to $2,530 per year for a 2015 Nissan Altima, and $1,022 to $2,230 for a 2015 Nissan Sentra for these driver ages.

Out of seven Nissan Altima trim levels, the most affordable 2015 model to insure is the 2.5 S Sedan model at an average cost of $1,202 per year, or about $100 per month.

For the five different trim levels available for the Nissan Sentra, the most affordable 2015 trim package to insure is the S Plus Sedan model at a cost of $1,104 per year, or about $92 per month.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Nissan Sentra S Plus Sedan at an average of $1,104 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Sedan costing $1,334 per year.

The next two rate tables display the average cost to insure all 2015 trim levels, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The winner for the 2015 car insurance comparison is the Nissan Sentra.

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