Is it Cheaper to Insure a Subaru Forester or Jeep Compass?

Both models have relatively good insurance rates, but the model year of your Forester or Compass will determine which is cheaper.

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  • For a 2024 Subaru Forester, car insurance rates range from $1,936 to $2,192 per year, while car insurance for a 2024 Jeep Compass costs from $2,374 to $2,616, depending on trim level and options.
  • Out of 47 models in the 2024 small SUV class, the Subaru Forester ranks 16th and the Jeep Compass ranks 45th for most affordable car insurance rates.
  • When compared to the national average cost of car insurance of $2,221 per year, the Subaru Forester costs $137 less per year, while the Jeep Compass costs an average of $315 more per year.

Does a Forester or Compass have cheaper insurance?

Insurance on a 2024 Subaru Forester costs an average of $2,084 per year, whereas insurance for a 2024 Jeep Compass averages $2,536 per year, making the Subaru Forester the cheaper model to insure by $452 per year.

For the six trims available for the 2024 Subaru Forester, the cheapest trim to insure is the Base model at an average cost of $1,936 per year, or around $161 per month. Out of the eight trims available for the Jeep Compass, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the Sport model at a cost of $2,374 per year, or $198 per month.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester Base at a cost of $1,936 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Jeep Compass Red at an average cost of $2,616 per year.

The next table compares and ranks the 12-month and monthly car insurance cost for 2024 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models, showing average premium cost for each trim level.

2024 Model Year Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,936$161
$2,032$169
$2,074$173
$2,126$177
$2,144$179
$2,192$183
$2,374$198
$2,500$208
$2,524$210
$2,538$212
$2,558$213
$2,560$213
$2,608$217
$2,616$218

Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on June 26, 2025

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Subaru Forester and a 2024 Jeep Compass
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Subaru Forester and a 2024 Jeep Compass

The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. Insurance cost ranges from $1,834 to $4,276 per year for a 2024 Subaru Forester, and $2,268 to $5,108 for a 2024 Jeep Compass for the included age groups.

Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2024 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2024 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$6,648$7,830
20-Year-Old$4,276$5,108
25-Year-Old$2,428$2,934
30-Year-Old$2,230$2,682
40-Year-Old$2,084$2,536
50-Year-Old$1,834$2,268
60-Year-Old$1,724$2,120

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2024 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

The next two rate tables illustrate average cost to insure each trim level for a 2024 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass, including the average rate for each model. The 2024 Subaru Forester is the winner over the 2024 Jeep Compass for cheapest overall car insurance cost.

2024 Subaru Forester

$2,084

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Subaru Forester
2024 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
Base$1,936
Premium2,032
Sport2,074
Limited2,126
Wilderness2,144
Touring2,192
2024 Subaru Forester Average Rate$2,084

2024 Jeep Compass

$2,536

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Subaru Forester
2024 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport$2,374
Latitude2,500
Altitude2,524
Latitude Lux2,538
Limited2,558
Trailhawk2,560
High Altitude2,608
Red2,616
2024 Jeep Compass Average Rate$2,536

2023 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Insurance on a 2023 Subaru Forester averages $1,926 per year, and insurance for a Jeep Compass averages $2,130 per year, making the Subaru Forester the cheapest to insure.

For the six trims available for the 2023 Subaru Forester, the cheapest trim level to insure is the Base AWD model at an average cost of $1,782 per year.

For the eight trim levels available for the Jeep Compass, the cheapest 2023 trim level to insure is the Sport 4WD trim at a cost of $2,030 per year, or around $169 per month.

When rates for all 14 trim levels for the 2023 model year of both models are compared, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Subaru Forester Base AWD at a cost of $1,782 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Jeep Compass High Altitude 4WD at an average of $2,200 per year.

The table below compares and ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models, showing average cost by trim level for each model.

2023 Model Year Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,782$149
$1,874$156
$1,916$160
$1,964$164
$1,982$165
$2,030$169
$2,034$170
$2,084$174
$2,114$176
$2,126$177
$2,148$179
$2,154$180
$2,188$182
$2,200$183

Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on June 26, 2025

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2023 Subaru Forester and a 2023 Jeep Compass
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2023 Subaru Forester and a 2023 Jeep Compass

The chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both models with different driver age groups. For a 2023 Subaru Forester, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,692 to $3,942 per year for the driver ages used. A 2023 Jeep Compass costs from $1,902 to $4,280 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2023 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2023 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$6,135$6,563
20-Year-Old$3,942$4,280
25-Year-Old$2,250$2,466
30-Year-Old$2,066$2,260
40-Year-Old$1,926$2,130
50-Year-Old$1,692$1,902
60-Year-Old$1,590$1,778

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2023 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

The next two tables display trim level insurance rates for each 2023 model, as well as an average rate for each model.

2023 Subaru Forester

$1,926

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Subaru Forester
2023 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
Base AWD$1,782
Premium AWD1,874
Sport AWD1,916
Limited AWD1,964
Wilderness AWD1,982
Touring AWD2,034
2023 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,926

2023 Jeep Compass

$2,130

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Subaru Forester
2023 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 4WD$2,030
Latitude 4WD2,084
Latitude Lux 4WD2,114
Altitude 4WD2,126
Trailhawk 4WD2,148
Limited 4WD2,154
Red 4WD2,188
High Altitude 4WD2,200
2023 Jeep Compass Average Rate$2,130

2022 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing the Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass for the 2022 model year, the model with cheaper average insurance rates is the Subaru Forester. Average car insurance rates for the Subaru Forester are $1,852 per year, and insurance for a Jeep Compass averages $2,070 per year.

The overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester AWD at an average of $1,740 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Jeep Compass High Altitude 4WD at a cost of $2,200 per year.

For a 2022 Subaru Forester, the cheapest models are the AWD, Premium AWD, and Sport AWD. The cheapest Jeep Compass models include the Sport 2WD, Sport 4WD, and Latitude 2WD.

The table below ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2022 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models, showing average cost by trim level for each model.

2022 Model Year Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,740$145
$1,740$145
$1,806$151
$1,910$159
$1,918$160
$1,956$163
$1,964$164
$1,984$165
$1,998$167
$2,050$171
$2,064$172
$2,096$175
$2,118$177
$2,184$182
$2,200$183

Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on June 27, 2025

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Subaru Forester and a 2022 Jeep Compass
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Subaru Forester and a 2022 Jeep Compass

The following chart illustrates the average cost to insure both 2022 models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2022 Subaru Forester, average insurance cost ranges from $1,628 to $3,780 per year for the illustrated age groups. A full-coverage policy for a 2022 Jeep Compass costs from $1,850 to $4,168 on average per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2022 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2022 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$5,870$6,393
20-Year-Old$3,780$4,168
25-Year-Old$2,164$2,396
30-Year-Old$1,986$2,196
40-Year-Old$1,852$2,070
50-Year-Old$1,628$1,850
60-Year-Old$1,532$1,728

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2022 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

The 2022 Subaru Forester has six trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the AWD trim at an average cost of $1,740 per year. For the nine trims available for the Jeep Compass, the cheapest 2022 model to insure is the Sport 2WD trim at a cost of $1,918.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Subaru Forester AWD at an average of $1,740 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Jeep Compass High Altitude 4WD costing $2,200 per year.

The next two tables show average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass, as well as an average rate for each model. The 2022 Subaru Forester wins the head-to-head comparison over the 2022 Jeep Compass for cheapest car insurance cost.

2022 Subaru Forester

$1,852

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Subaru Forester
2022 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
AWD$1,740
Premium AWD1,740
Sport AWD1,806
Touring AWD1,910
Limited AWD1,956
Wilderness AWD1,964
2022 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,852

2022 Jeep Compass

$2,070

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Subaru Forester
2022 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,918
Sport 4WD1,984
Latitude 2WD1,998
Latitude 4WD2,050
Latitude Lux 4WD2,064
Limited 4WD2,096
Trailhawk 4WD2,118
Red 4WD2,184
High Altitude 4WD2,200
2022 Jeep Compass Average Rate$2,070

2021 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing average insurance rates for the 2021 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models, the Jeep Compass is cheaper to insure by $66 per year.

The following chart displays the average car insurance cost for the two models with different ages of drivers. For a 2021 Subaru Forester, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,628 to $3,778 per year for the illustrated age groups. Full-coverage car insurance on a 2021 Jeep Compass costs from $1,592 to $3,588 on average per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2021 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2021 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$5,868$5,500
20-Year-Old$3,778$3,588
25-Year-Old$2,150$2,062
30-Year-Old$1,970$1,884
40-Year-Old$1,846$1,780
50-Year-Old$1,628$1,592
60-Year-Old$1,532$1,490

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2021 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

Out of six trims for the 2021 Subaru Forester, the cheapest car insurance rates are on the AWD trim at a cost of $1,764 per year, or around $147 per month. Out of the seven different option levels available for the Jeep Compass, the cheapest 2021 trim to insure is the Sport 2WD trim at a cost of $1,698.

When rates are compared for the 13 trim and option levels of both 2021 models, the overall cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Jeep Compass Sport 2WD at a cost of $1,698 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Subaru Forester Touring AWD at an average cost of $1,978 per year.

The tables below illustrate average car insurance rates for each trim level, plus the average rate for each model. The 2021 Jeep Compass takes the win over the 2021 Subaru Forester for cheapest car insurance rates.

2021 Subaru Forester

$1,846

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Subaru Forester
2021 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
AWD$1,764
Alloy Wheel Package AWD1,764
Premium AWD1,820
Sport AWD1,850
Limited AWD1,892
Touring AWD1,978
2021 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,846

2021 Jeep Compass

$1,780

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Subaru Forester
2021 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,698
Sport 4WD1,698
Latitude 2WD1,764
Latitude 4WD1,764
Limited 2WD1,846
Limited 4WD1,846
Trailhawk 4WD1,846
2021 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,780

2020 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing insurance cost for 2020 models, a Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,792 per year to insure while a Jeep Compass costs $1,756, making the Jeep Compass more affordable to insure by $36 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart visualizes the average car insurance cost for the two models for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2020 Subaru Forester, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,582 to $3,668 per year for the five driver age examples in the chart. Insurance for a 2020 Jeep Compass costs from $1,568 to $3,536 on average per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2020 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2020 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$5,695$5,420
20-Year-Old$3,668$3,536
25-Year-Old$2,086$2,034
30-Year-Old$1,912$1,858
40-Year-Old$1,792$1,756
50-Year-Old$1,582$1,568
60-Year-Old$1,486$1,466

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2020 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

Out of six Subaru Forester trim levels, the cheapest 2020 trim to insure is the AWD trim at an average cost of $1,710 per year, or around $143 per month.

For the seven different trims available for the Jeep Compass, the cheapest 2020 trim to insure is the Sport 2WD trim at a cost of $1,674 per year, or $140 per month.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the cheapest model and trim level to put coverage on is the Jeep Compass Sport 2WD at a cost of $1,674 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester Touring AWD at a cost of $1,928 per year.

The rate tables below display the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2020 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance cost for 2020 is the Jeep Compass.

2020 Subaru Forester

$1,792

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
AWD$1,710
Alloy Wheel Package AWD1,710
Premium AWD1,762
Sport AWD1,792
Limited AWD1,846
Touring AWD1,928
2020 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,792

2020 Jeep Compass

$1,756

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,674
Sport 4WD1,678
Latitude 2WD1,734
Latitude 4WD1,744
Limited 2WD1,814
Limited 4WD1,818
Trailhawk 4WD1,828
2020 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,756

2019 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing car insurance rates for 2019 models, the Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,702 per year for full coverage and the Jeep Compass costs $1,506, making the Jeep Compass the cheaper model to insure by $196 for this comparison year.

The next chart displays the average cost to insure both models using a range of rated driver ages. For a 2019 Subaru Forester, average insurance cost ranges from $1,506 to $3,478 per year for the driver ages used. Car insurance for a 2019 Jeep Compass costs from $1,344 to $3,024 on average per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2019 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2019 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$5,395$4,633
20-Year-Old$3,478$3,024
25-Year-Old$1,980$1,740
30-Year-Old$1,816$1,594
40-Year-Old$1,702$1,506
50-Year-Old$1,506$1,344
60-Year-Old$1,414$1,260

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2019 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

The 2019 Subaru Forester has 10 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the 2 AWD trim at an average cost of $1,616 per year, or $135 per month.

For the seven trim levels available for the Jeep Compass, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the Sport 2WD model at a cost of $1,388 per year, or $116 per month.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the lowest-cost model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Jeep Compass Sport 2WD at a cost of $1,388 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester 2.5I Touring AWD costing an average of $1,810 per year.

The next tables illustrate trim level insurance cost averages for both 2019 models, including the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest average car insurance rates for 2019 is the Jeep Compass.

2019 Subaru Forester

$1,702

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2 AWD$1,616
2.5I AWD1,616
2.0 Premium AWD1,658
2.5I Premium AWD1,658
2.0 Sport AWD1,694
2.5I Sport AWD1,694
2.0 Limited AWD1,734
2.5I Limited AWD1,734
2.0 Touring AWD1,810
2.5I Touring AWD1,810
2019 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,702

2019 Jeep Compass

$1,506

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,388
Sport 4WD1,448
Latitude 2WD1,506
Latitude 4WD1,506
Limited 2WD1,524
Limited 4WD1,584
Trailhawk 4WD1,584
2019 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,506

2018 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

For the 2018 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models, the Jeep Compass costs less to insure by an average of $196 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart displays the average car insurance cost for both 2018 models using different driver ages. For a 2018 Subaru Forester, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,438 to $3,306 per year for the different drivers illustrated in the chart. Insurance on a 2018 Jeep Compass costs from $1,280 to $2,862 on average per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2018 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2018 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$5,118$4,381
20-Year-Old$3,306$2,862
25-Year-Old$1,890$1,650
30-Year-Old$1,732$1,510
40-Year-Old$1,622$1,426
50-Year-Old$1,438$1,280
60-Year-Old$1,350$1,194

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2018 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

The 2018 Subaru Forester has six trim levels available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the 2.5I AWD model at an average cost of $1,490 per year.

The 2018 Jeep Compass has nine trim options available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the 2WD model at an average cost of $1,334 per year, or around $111 per month.

When rates for all 15 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Jeep Compass 2WD at an average of $1,334 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring AWD costing an average of $1,780 per year.

The tables below detail average cost to insure each trim level for a 2018 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass, along with an average cost for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2018 model year is the Jeep Compass.

2018 Subaru Forester

$1,622

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Subaru Forester
2018 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,490
2.5I Premium AWD1,546
2.0XT Premium AWD1,596
2.5I Limited AWD1,600
2.5I Touring AWD1,728
2.0XT Touring AWD1,780
2018 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,622

2018 Jeep Compass

$1,426

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Subaru Forester
2018 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
2WD$1,334
Sport 2WD1,334
4WD1,392
Sport 4WD1,392
Latitude 2WD1,446
Latitude 4WD1,446
Limited 2WD1,462
Limited 4WD1,518
Trailhawk 4WD1,518
2018 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,426

2017 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing insurance rates for 2017 models, the Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,548 per year for full coverage and the Jeep Compass costs $1,492, making the Jeep Compass the model with cheaper insurance by $56.

The chart below displays the average insurance cost for both models rated for a variety of different driver ages. For a 2017 Subaru Forester, insurance cost ranges from $1,376 to $3,156 per year for the illustrated age groups. A full-coverage policy for a 2017 Jeep Compass ranges from $1,338 to $2,988 on average per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2017 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2017 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$4,883$4,564
20-Year-Old$3,156$2,988
25-Year-Old$1,804$1,730
30-Year-Old$1,652$1,582
40-Year-Old$1,548$1,492
50-Year-Old$1,376$1,338
60-Year-Old$1,292$1,252

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2017 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

The 2017 Subaru Forester has 13 trim levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the 2.5I AWD trim at an average cost of $1,414 per year, or $118 per month.

Out of the six different trim levels available for the Jeep Compass, the cheapest 2017 trim level to insure is the X Sport 4WD trim at a cost of $1,366 per year, or about $114 per month.

When comparing both models combined at a trim-level basis, the overall cheapest vehicle to put coverage on is the Jeep Compass X Sport 4WD at a cost of $1,366 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD at an average of $1,642 per year.

The next two rate tables display the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2017 models, along with the average rate for each model.

2017 Subaru Forester

$1,548

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Subaru Forester
2017 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,414
2.5I Premium AWD1,466
2.5I Premium AWP AWD1,504
2.5I Premium AWP and Eye Sight AWD1,504
2.0XT Premium AWD1,522
2.5I Limited AWD1,522
2.5I Limited Navigation AWD1,574
2.5I Touring AWD1,574
2.5I Touring Eyesight System AWD1,574
2.5I Touring Navigation AWD1,574
2.0XT Touring AWD1,642
2.0XT Touring Eyesight System AWD1,642
2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD1,642
2017 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,548

2017 Jeep Compass

$1,492

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Subaru Forester
2017 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
X Sport 4WD$1,366
X Sport 2WD1,430
X Latitude 4WD1,516
X Limited 4WD1,534
X Trailhawk 4WD1,542
X Latitude 2WD1,586
2017 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,492

2016 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

A 2016 Jeep Compass costs $156 less per year to insure per year on average than a 2016 Subaru Forester, a difference of 10.7%.

The chart below shows the average insurance cost for the two models for four different driver age groups. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,378 to $3,116 per year on a 2016 Subaru Forester, and $1,250 to $2,766 on a 2016 Jeep Compass for the illustrated age groups.

Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 9: Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2016 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2016 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$4,787$4,211
20-Year-Old$3,116$2,766
25-Year-Old$1,786$1,598
30-Year-Old$1,638$1,456
40-Year-Old$1,542$1,386
50-Year-Old$1,378$1,250
60-Year-Old$1,290$1,164

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2016 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

The 2016 Subaru Forester has 13 trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the 2.5I AWD model at an average cost of $1,410 per year, or $118 per month.

For the four trim options available for the Jeep Compass, the cheapest 2016 trim level to insure is the Sport 2WD trim at a cost of $1,312.

When rates for all 17 trim levels for both vehicles are combined and compared, the most affordable model and trim level to put coverage on is the Jeep Compass Sport 2WD at an average of $1,312 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD at a cost of $1,618 per year.

The next tables display all the available trims for both 2016 models, along with an average cost for each model. The cheapest to insure for the 2016 model year is the Jeep Compass.

2016 Subaru Forester

$1,542

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Subaru Forester
2016 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,410
2.5I Premium AWD1,458
2.5I Premium AWP AWD1,506
2.5I Premium AWP Navigation AWD1,506
2.0XT Premium AWD1,522
2.5I Limited AWD1,522
2.5I Limited Navigation AWD1,570
2.5I Touring AWD1,570
2.5I Touring Eyesight System AWD1,570
2.5I Touring Navigation AWD1,570
2.0XT Touring AWD1,618
2.0XT Touring Eyesight System AWD1,618
2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD1,618
2016 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,542

2016 Jeep Compass

$1,386

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Subaru Forester
2016 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,312
Sport 4WD1,360
Latitude 2WD1,410
Latitude 4WD1,458
2016 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,386

2015 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

For the 2015 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models, the Jeep Compass costs less to insure by $112 per year for this model year.

The chart shown below displays the average car insurance cost for the two models for a range of driver ages. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,314 to $2,968 per year on a 2015 Subaru Forester, and $1,224 to $2,710 for a 2015 Jeep Compass for the age groups used in this illustration.

Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages.
Figure 10: Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2015 model year Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2015 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$4,553$4,120
20-Year-Old$2,968$2,710
25-Year-Old$1,702$1,564
30-Year-Old$1,558$1,424
40-Year-Old$1,470$1,358
50-Year-Old$1,314$1,224
60-Year-Old$1,232$1,142

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2015 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

The 2015 Subaru Forester has 13 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the 2.5I AWD trim at an average cost of $1,356 per year, or $113 per month.

For the six trims available for the Jeep Compass, the cheapest 2015 trim level to insure is the Sport 2WD model at a cost of $1,264.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the lowest-cost model and trim level to put coverage on is the Jeep Compass Sport 2WD at a cost of $1,264 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring AWD at an average cost of $1,550 per year.

The two tables below display average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2015 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2015 Jeep Compass has cheaper overall car insurance rates than the 2015 Subaru Forester.

2015 Subaru Forester

$1,470

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Subaru Forester
2015 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,356
2.5I Premium AWD1,402
2.5I Premium AWP AWD1,402
2.5I Premium AWP Navigation AWD1,446
2.0XT Premium AWD1,460
2.5I Limited AWD1,460
2.5I Limited Navigation AWD1,460
2.5I Touring AWD1,494
2.5I Touring Eyesight System AWD1,498
2.5I Touring Navigation AWD1,500
2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD1,540
2.0XT Touring Eyesight System AWD1,544
2.0XT Touring AWD1,550
2015 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,470

2015 Jeep Compass

$1,358

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Subaru Forester
2015 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,264
Sport 4WD1,308
Latitude 2WD1,354
Latitude 4WD1,400
Limited 2WD1,400
Limited 4WD1,414
2015 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,358

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