Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder Insurance Price Comparisons

• A 2024 Nissan Frontier costs less to insure than a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder by $170 per year, $2,270 compared to $2,440.
• For the 2024 model year Nissan Frontier, average insurance prices cost from $2,014 to $2,524 per year, while auto insurance for a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder costs from $2,294 to $2,590, depending on trim level.
• The Nissan Frontier averages 12.5% less per year than the 2024 model year national average cost of car insurance of $2,572, while the Nissan Pathfinder costs 5.3% less per year.

Is a Nissan Frontier or Nissan Pathfinder cheaper to insure?

Insurance rates on a 2024 Nissan Frontier cost an average of $2,270 per year, whereas insurance for a Nissan Pathfinder costs an average of $2,440 per year, making the Nissan Frontier the cheaper of the two models to insure.

Out of 13 Nissan Frontier trims, the cheapest 2024 trim to insure is the S King Cab 2WD model at an average cost of $2,014 per year. Out of the eight trims available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2024 trim to insure is the S 2WD model at a cost of $2,294 per year, or $191 per month.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the lowest-cost model and trim is the Nissan Frontier S King Cab 2WD at an average of $2,014 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD costing an average of $2,590 per year.

The rate table below ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2024 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder models, showing average cost for every trim level.

The chart shown below displays the average cost to insure both 2024 models using different driver ages. For a 2024 Nissan Frontier, average insurance cost ranges from $2,016 to $4,580 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. A 2024 Nissan Pathfinder costs from $2,160 to $4,964 to insure per year.

The two tables below show average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2024 model, as well as an average rate for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2024 model year is the Nissan Frontier.

2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder

For the 2023 model year, the model with the lower car insurance rates is the Nissan Frontier. Insurance on the Nissan Frontier averages $2,012 per year, while insurance for a Nissan Pathfinder costs an average of $2,264 per year.

Nissan Frontier insurance rates range from the cheapest price of $1,894 per year for the S Crew Cab 2WD model up to $2,100 for the SV King Cab 4WD model.

For the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, rates can range from $2,128 per year on the S 2WD model up to $2,400 for the Platinum 4WD model.

For a 2023 Nissan Frontier, the cheapest trims to insure are the S Crew Cab 2WD, SV Crew Cab 2WD, and S Crew Cab 4WD.

The most affordable Nissan Pathfinder models to insure are the S 2WD, S 4WD, and SV 2WD.

The table below compares the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder models, with the average insurance rate for each trim level.

The chart shown below visualizes the average car insurance cost for both 2023 models using drivers aged 20 to 50. The average cost of full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,790 to $4,028 per year on the 2023 Nissan Frontier, and $2,010 to $4,526 for a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder for the illustrated age groups.

A 2023 Nissan Frontier has 12 trim levels available, and the most affordable model to insure is the S Crew Cab 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,894 per year, or $158 per month.

Out of the nine option levels available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2023 trim to insure is the S 2WD model at a cost of $2,128 per year, or about $177 per month.

When comparing both models combined at a trim-level basis, the overall cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Nissan Frontier S Crew Cab 2WD at an average of $1,894 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD costing an average of $2,400 per year.

The rate tables below show the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2023 models, plus an average rate for each model. The 2023 Nissan Frontier can declare victory over the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder for the cheapest car insurance cost.

2022 Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder

When comparing insurance cost for the 2022 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Nissan Frontier is cheaper to insure by $126 per year.

The next chart demonstrates the average car insurance cost for the two models for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2022 Nissan Frontier, insurance cost ranges from $1,852 to $4,216 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. Full-coverage car insurance for a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder costs from $1,964 to $4,430 on average per year.

Out of 12 Nissan Frontier trim levels, the most affordable 2022 model to insure is the S King Cab 4WD model at an average cost of $1,996 per year. Out of the eight different trim levels available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the lowest-cost 2022 model to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $2,080.

When average insurance prices for all 20 trim levels for both 2022 models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Nissan Frontier S King Cab 4WD at a cost of $1,996 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD at an average of $2,352 per year.

The next tables show average car insurance rates for each trim level, including the average rate for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2022 model year is the Nissan Frontier.

2021 Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder

When comparing insurance cost for the 2021 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Nissan Frontier is cheaper by $298 per year for this model year.

The chart below demonstrates the average car insurance cost for both models using a range of rated driver ages. For the 2021 Nissan Frontier, insurance cost ranges from $1,702 to $3,864 per year for the included age groups. Auto insurance for the 2021 Nissan Pathfinder costs from $1,962 to $4,454 on average per year.

A 2021 Nissan Frontier has 13 trims available, with the lowest-cost model to insure being the S King Cab 2WD model at an average cost of $1,646 per year.

Out of the 10 option levels available for a Nissan Pathfinder, the lowest-cost 2021 trim level to insure is the S 2WD model at a cost of $2,044 per year, or $170 per month.

When average insurance prices for all 23 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the lowest-cost model and trim to put coverage on is the Nissan Frontier S King Cab 2WD at a cost of $1,646 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder SL Rock Creek Premium 4WD at an average of $2,288 per year.

The next two tables show trim level insurance rates for each 2021 model, as well as an average rate for each model.

2020 Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder

When comparing insurance costs for the 2020 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Nissan Frontier has cheaper rates by an average of $290 per year.

The chart shown below displays the average cost to insure both 2020 models for drivers from ages 20 to 50. A full-coverage car insurance policy ranges from $1,658 to $3,754 per year on a 2020 Nissan Frontier, and $1,906 to $4,324 for a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder for the different drivers illustrated in the chart.

Out of 13 trims for a 2020 Nissan Frontier, the most affordable insurance prices are on the S King Cab 2WD trim at a cost of $1,604 per year, or $134 per month. For the 10 different trim levels available for a Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2020 trim to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,986.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Nissan Frontier S King Cab 2WD at an average cost of $1,604 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder SL Rock Creek Premium 4WD at a cost of $2,218 per year.

The next two tables break down the average cost to insure each trim level for a 2020 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder, along with the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2020 car insurance rate comparison is the Nissan Frontier.

2019 Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder

For the 2019 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Nissan Frontier has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $310 per year.

The rate chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both models with different drivers at the wheel. For a 2019 Nissan Frontier, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,610 to $3,652 per year for the age groups used in the chart. Car insurance for a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder ranges from $1,886 to $4,258 on average per year.

For the 13 trims available for a 2019 Nissan Frontier, the lowest-cost model to insure is the S King Cab 2WD model at an average cost of $1,560 per year.

For the eight option levels available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the lowest-cost 2019 trim to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,990.

When comparing both models combined at a trim-level basis, the lowest-cost model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Nissan Frontier S King Cab 2WD at an average cost of $1,560 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD at an average of $2,216 per year.

The next two rate tables show average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2019 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder, including an overall average rate. The 2019 Nissan Frontier has more affordable average car insurance rates than the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder.

2018 Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder

A 2018 Nissan Frontier is $280 cheaper to insure per year on average than a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, a difference of 14.8%.

The rate chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models rated for multiple driver ages. For the 2018 Nissan Frontier, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,562 to $3,534 per year for the five driver age examples in the chart. Full-coverage insurance for a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder ranges from $1,812 to $4,082 on average per year.

Out of 13 trims for a 2018 Nissan Frontier, the cheapest insurance rates are on the S King Cab 2WD trim at a cost of $1,506 per year.

For the eight different trims available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2018 trim level to insure is the S 2WD model at a cost of $1,912.

When rates for all 21 trim levels for both vehicles are combined and compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Nissan Frontier S King Cab 2WD at a cost of $1,506 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD at an average of $2,124 per year.

The two tables below display average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2018 model, including an overall average rate. The 2018 Nissan Frontier has cheaper overall car insurance rates than the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder.

2017 Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder

When comparing insurance costs for the 2017 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Nissan Frontier is cheaper to insure by an average of $272 per year for this model year.

The rate chart below illustrates the average insurance cost for both 2017 models with different drivers at the wheel. Average full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,488 to $3,362 per year on a 2017 Nissan Frontier, and $1,734 to $3,886 for a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder for the sample drivers in the chart.

Out of 13 Nissan Frontier trims, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the S King Cab 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,456 per year, or around $121 per month. For the eight different trims available for the Nissan Pathfinder, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the S S 2WD model at a cost of $1,796.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the most affordable model and trim level to put coverage on is the Nissan Frontier S King Cab 2WD at an average cost of $1,456 per year. The most expensive trim is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Edition 4WD costing an average of $2,050 per year.

The tables below display trim level insurance rates for each 2017 model, including an overall average cost for each model.

2016 Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder

For the 2016 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder models, the Nissan Frontier costs less to insure by $230 per year.

The following chart visualizes the average cost to insure both models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2016 Nissan Frontier, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,314 to $2,966 per year for the driver ages used. Car insurance on a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder costs from $1,520 to $3,396 on average per year.

The 2016 Nissan Frontier has 13 trim levels available, with the lowest-cost trim level to insure being the S King Cab 2WD model at an average cost of $1,360 per year.

For the eight trims available for a Nissan Pathfinder, the lowest-cost 2016 model to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,556 per year, or $130 per month.

When rates are compared for the 21 different trims of both 2016 models, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Nissan Frontier S King Cab 2WD at an average cost of $1,360 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Edition 4WD costing $1,788 per year.

The next tables display average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2016 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2016 Nissan Frontier comes out on top over the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder for the cheapest overall car insurance cost.

2015 Nissan Frontier vs. Nissan Pathfinder

A 2015 Nissan Frontier costs $288 less per year to insure per year on average than a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, a difference of 17.8%.

The following chart illustrates the average insurance cost for both 2015 models with different drivers at the wheel. For a 2015 Nissan Frontier, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,324 to $2,948 per year for the five driver age examples in the chart. Auto insurance for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder ranges from $1,580 to $3,526 on average per year.

For the 13 trim levels available for the 2015 Nissan Frontier, the cheapest model to insure is the S King Cab 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,256 per year, or $105 per month.

For the eight different trims available for a Nissan Pathfinder, the lowest-cost 2015 trim to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,636 per year, or about $136 per month.

When rates for all 21 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Nissan Frontier S King Cab 2WD at a cost of $1,256 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Edition 4WD at an average cost of $1,850 per year.

The tables below show the average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2015 model, including the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2015 car insurance comparison is the Nissan Frontier.

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