Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta Insurance Quote Comparisons

• At an annual average cost of $1,738 per year, a 2024 Nissan Sentra has more affordable car insurance rates than a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta by an average of $180 per year.
• For the 2024 model year Nissan Sentra, car insurance prices cost from $1,700 to $1,786 per year, while insurance on the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta costs from $1,796 to $2,034, depending on the trim level being insured.
• The Nissan Sentra costs an average of $145 less per year than the average U.S. car insurance rate of $1,883, while the Volkswagen Jetta costs $35 more per year.

Is it cheaper to insure a Nissan Sentra or Volkswagen Jetta?

For the 2024 model year, the model with cheaper average insurance rates is the Nissan Sentra. Insurance rates for the Nissan Sentra average $1,738 per year, while insurance for a Volkswagen Jetta costs an average of $1,918 per year.

Out of three Nissan Sentra trim levels, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the S trim at an average cost of $1,700 per year, or about $142 per month.

For the six trims available for the Volkswagen Jetta, the cheapest 2024 trim to insure is the S model at a cost of $1,796.

When rates are compared for the nine trim levels of both 2024 models, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Nissan Sentra S at an average of $1,700 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn at a cost of $2,034 per year.

The next table compares and ranks the annual and monthly car insurance cost for 2024 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta models, with average rates for every trim level for each model.

The next chart illustrates the average cost to insure both models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2024 Nissan Sentra, average insurance cost ranges from $1,556 to $3,436 per year for the driver ages used. A 2024 Volkswagen Jetta costs from $1,712 to $3,810 to insure per year.

The tables shown below illustrate average cost to insure each trim level for a 2024 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta, along with an average cost for each model. The model with the cheapest average car insurance rates for 2024 is the Nissan Sentra.

2023 Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

For 2023, the model with the cheapest average car insurance rates is the Volkswagen Jetta. Insurance on a Nissan Sentra costs an average of $1,708 per year, while insurance for a Volkswagen Jetta costs an average of $1,682 per year.

Out of four trim levels for the 2023 Nissan Sentra, the cheapest auto insurance rates are on the S trim at a cost of $1,658 per year.

For the five trims available for the Volkswagen Jetta, the cheapest 2023 trim level to insure is the S model at a cost of $1,586.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Volkswagen Jetta S at a cost of $1,586 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn costing an average of $1,792 per year.

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

The chart below displays the average cost to insure both models using a range of rated driver ages. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,526 to $3,380 per year for a 2023 Nissan Sentra, and $1,504 to $3,336 for a 2023 Volkswagen Jetta for the illustrated age groups.

The tables below show all the available trims for both 2023 models, including an overall average cost for each model.

2022 Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

When comparing 2022 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta models, the cheapest to insure is the Volkswagen Jetta. Average car insurance rates for the Nissan Sentra are $1,686 per year, whereas the Volkswagen Jetta averages $1,680 per year.

Within each model, however, cost varies greatly for different trim levels. Using the Nissan Sentra to illustrate this point, average insurance rates range from the lowest rate of $1,620 per year for the S model up to $1,764 for the SR Premium model. For the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta, rates can range from $1,550 per year for the S model up to $1,770 for the GLI Autobahn model.

For a 2022 Nissan Sentra, the most affordable trims to insure are the S, SV, and SR. The cheapest Volkswagen Jetta models to insure include the S, R-Line, and SE.

The rate table below compares the cost of car insurance for 2022 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta models, broken down by trim level.

The following chart visualizes the average car insurance cost for the two models using drivers aged 20 to 50. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,508 to $3,350 per year on a 2022 Nissan Sentra, and $1,504 to $3,342 on a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta for the sample drivers in the chart.

A 2022 Nissan Sentra has five trim levels available, with the lowest-cost model to insure being the S model at an average cost of $1,620 per year. For the seven different trims available for the Volkswagen Jetta, the most affordable 2022 trim to insure is the S trim at a cost of $1,550.

When all 12 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest trim to put coverage on is the Volkswagen Jetta S at an average cost of $1,550 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn costing an average of $1,770 per year.

The two tables below display average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2022 models, including an overall average rate. The winner for the 2022 car insurance battle is the Volkswagen Jetta.

2021 Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

For the 2021 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta models, the Nissan Sentra costs less to insure by an average of $234 per year for this comparison year.

The chart below illustrates the average car insurance cost for both 2021 models with different ages of drivers. A full-coverage car insurance policy ranges from $1,354 to $3,004 per year for a 2021 Nissan Sentra, and $1,566 to $3,500 on a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta for the included driver ages.

The 2021 Nissan Sentra has five trims available, with the most affordable trim to insure being the S Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,452 per year. For the seven trim levels available for a Volkswagen Jetta, the cheapest 2021 trim package to insure is the S Sedan model at a cost of $1,612.

When rates for all 12 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest trim to put coverage on is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average rate of $1,452 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 Autobahn Sedan at an average of $1,884 per year.

The tables below detail average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2021 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta, including the average rate for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2021 model year is the Nissan Sentra.

2020 Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

For 2020 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta models, the Nissan Sentra is cheaper to insure by an average of $228 per year for this comparison year.

The chart shown below shows the average car insurance cost for the two models rated for different driver ages. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,318 to $2,924 per year for the 2020 Nissan Sentra, and $1,526 to $3,410 for a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta for the driver examples in the chart.

For the five trims available for the 2020 Nissan Sentra, the cheapest trim level to insure is the S Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,414 per year, or around $118 per month.

For the seven option levels available for the Volkswagen Jetta, the lowest-cost 2020 trim level to insure is the S Sedan trim at a cost of $1,570.

When average car insurance prices for all 12 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the most affordable model and trim level to put coverage on is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average of $1,414 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 Autobahn Sedan at a cost of $1,832 per year.

The tables shown below display both 2020 models and all trim levels available for each one, including an overall average cost for each model. The 2020 Nissan Sentra takes the win over the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta for cheapest overall car insurance cost.

2019 Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

A 2019 Nissan Sentra is $246 cheaper to insure per year on average than a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, a difference of 15.3%.

The following chart shows the average cost to insure both models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2019 Nissan Sentra, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,340 to $2,956 per year for the driver examples in the chart. Auto insurance for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta costs from $1,562 to $3,488 on average per year.

A 2019 Nissan Sentra has five trims available, with the most affordable trim to insure being the S Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,388 per year.

Out of the eight trim levels available for a Volkswagen Jetta, the lowest-cost 2019 trim to insure is the R-Line Sedan model at a cost of $1,504 per year, or about $125 per month.

When rates for all 13 trim levels for both vehicles are combined and compared, the cheapest trim to put coverage on is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average of $1,388 per year. The most expensive trim is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0 Autobahn Sedan costing an average of $1,854 per year.

The next two tables illustrate average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2019 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta, plus an average rate for each model. The 2019 Nissan Sentra has cheaper average car insurance rates than the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta.

2018 Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

For 2018 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta models, the Nissan Sentra is cheaper to insure by an average of $252 per year for this comparison year.

The chart below visualizes the average car insurance cost for both models for different driver ages. For the 2018 Nissan Sentra, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,286 to $2,834 per year for the driver examples in the chart. Full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta costs from $1,516 to $3,378 on average per year.

Out of five Nissan Sentra trim levels, the lowest-cost 2018 trim level to insure is the S Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,330 per year. For the four trims available for a Volkswagen Jetta, the cheapest 2018 trim level to insure is the S Sedan trim at a cost of $1,574.

When rates for all nine trim levels for both vehicles are combined and compared, the cheapest trim 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 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI Sedan at an average of $1,786 per year.

The tables below illustrate average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2018 models, including the average rate for each model. The 2018 Nissan Sentra takes the win over the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta for cheapest car insurance rates.

2017 Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

When comparing insurance rates for 2017 models, a Nissan Sentra costs an average of $1,330 per year to insure and a Volkswagen Jetta costs $1,600, making the Nissan Sentra cheaper to insure by $270 per year for 2017.

The rate chart below illustrates the average car insurance cost for both models using a range of rated driver ages. For a 2017 Nissan Sentra, average insurance cost ranges from $1,202 to $2,626 per year for the five different driver ages shown in the chart. Full-coverage insurance on a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta ranges from $1,444 to $3,206 on average per year.

Out of three trim levels for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, the most affordable insurance rates are on the S Sedan model at a cost of $1,302 per year. For the four different trim levels available for a Volkswagen Jetta, the cheapest 2017 model to insure is the S Sedan model at a cost of $1,488.

When all seven trims of both models are combined and compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average cost of $1,302 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI Sedan at an average cost of $1,688 per year.

The tables shown below detail the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2017 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The model with the cheapest car insurance rates for 2017 is the Nissan Sentra.

2016 Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

When comparing insurance rates for 2016 models, the Nissan Sentra costs $1,288 per year to insure and the Volkswagen Jetta costs $1,558, making the Nissan Sentra the cheaper model by $270 for 2016.

The chart shown below illustrates the average insurance cost for the two models using different driver ages. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,164 to $2,550 per year on the 2016 Nissan Sentra, and $1,406 to $3,118 for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta for the included age groups.

A 2016 Nissan Sentra has five trims available, with the most affordable trim to insure being the S Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,234 per year, or around $103 per month. For the eight different trims available for the Volkswagen Jetta, the most affordable 2016 model to insure is the Hybrid Sedan model at a cost of $1,414 per year, or about $118 per month.

When all 13 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest vehicle to put coverage on is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average rate of $1,234 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL Sedan at an average of $1,688 per year.

The rate tables below display the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2016 models, including the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest auto insurance rates for 2016 is the Nissan Sentra.

2015 Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

For 2015 Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Jetta models, the Nissan Sentra costs less to insure by an average of $248 per year.

The following chart displays the average insurance cost for both models for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2015 Nissan Sentra, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,022 to $2,230 per year for the age groups in the chart. A full-coverage policy on a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta ranges from $1,248 to $2,770 on average per year.

Out of five Nissan Sentra trim levels, the lowest-cost 2015 model to insure is the S Plus Sedan model at an average cost of $1,104 per year, or $92 per month. For the seven trim levels available for a Volkswagen Jetta, the most affordable 2015 trim to insure is the 2 Sedan model at a cost of $1,318 per year, or $110 per month.

When average insurance prices for all 12 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Nissan Sentra S Plus Sedan at an average rate of $1,104 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sedan costing $1,486 per year.

The next two tables illustrate average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2015 model, plus the average rate for each model.

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