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 $1,982 to $2,244 per year, while car insurance for a 2024 Jeep Compass costs from $2,430 to $2,680, 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 $2,276 per year, the Subaru Forester costs $142 less per year, while the Jeep Compass costs an average of $318 more per year.

Does a Forester or Compass have cheaper insurance?

Insurance on a 2024 Subaru Forester costs an average of $2,134 per year, whereas insurance for a 2024 Jeep Compass averages $2,594 per year, making the Subaru Forester the cheaper model to insure by $460 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 $1,982 per year, or around $165 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 $2,430 per year, or $203 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 $1,982 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Jeep Compass Red at an average cost of $2,680 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
$1,982$165
$2,082$174
$2,126$177
$2,178$182
$2,196$183
$2,244$187
$2,430$203
$2,562$214
$2,584$215
$2,596$216
$2,620$218
$2,622$219
$2,670$223
$2,680$223

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 October 24, 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 $1,880 to $4,382 per year for a 2024 Subaru Forester, and $2,326 to $5,234 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 October 24, 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$6,809$8,025
20-Year-Old$4,382$5,234
25-Year-Old$2,488$3,006
30-Year-Old$2,284$2,748
40-Year-Old$2,134$2,594
50-Year-Old$1,880$2,326
60-Year-Old$1,768$2,170

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 October 24, 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

$2,134

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Subaru Forester
2024 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
Base$1,982
Premium2,082
Sport2,126
Limited2,178
Wilderness2,196
Touring2,244
2024 Subaru Forester Average Rate$2,134

2024 Jeep Compass

$2,594

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Subaru Forester
2024 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport$2,430
Latitude2,562
Altitude2,584
Latitude Lux2,596
Limited2,620
Trailhawk2,622
High Altitude2,670
Red2,680
2024 Jeep Compass Average Rate$2,594

2023 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Insurance on a 2023 Subaru Forester averages $1,974 per year, and insurance for a Jeep Compass averages $2,182 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 $1,826 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 $2,080 per year, or around $173 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 $1,826 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Jeep Compass High Altitude 4WD at an average of $2,256 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
$1,826$152
$1,922$160
$1,966$164
$2,016$168
$2,034$170
$2,080$173
$2,086$174
$2,136$178
$2,166$181
$2,178$182
$2,200$183
$2,206$184
$2,242$187
$2,256$188

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 October 24, 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 $1,732 to $4,040 per year for the driver ages used. A 2023 Jeep Compass costs from $1,946 to $4,388 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 October 24, 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$6,288$6,728
20-Year-Old$4,040$4,388
25-Year-Old$2,302$2,530
30-Year-Old$2,116$2,314
40-Year-Old$1,974$2,182
50-Year-Old$1,732$1,946
60-Year-Old$1,628$1,822

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 October 24, 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

$1,974

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Subaru Forester
2023 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
Base AWD$1,826
Premium AWD1,922
Sport AWD1,966
Limited AWD2,016
Wilderness AWD2,034
Touring AWD2,086
2023 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,974

2023 Jeep Compass

$2,182

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Subaru Forester
2023 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 4WD$2,080
Latitude 4WD2,136
Latitude Lux 4WD2,166
Altitude 4WD2,178
Trailhawk 4WD2,200
Limited 4WD2,206
Red 4WD2,242
High Altitude 4WD2,256
2023 Jeep Compass Average Rate$2,182

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 $1,900 per year, and insurance for a Jeep Compass averages $2,118 per year.

The overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester AWD at an average of $1,782 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Jeep Compass High Altitude 4WD at a cost of $2,254 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
$1,782$149
$1,782$149
$1,850$154
$1,960$163
$1,968$164
$2,006$167
$2,016$168
$2,034$170
$2,048$171
$2,102$175
$2,116$176
$2,146$179
$2,170$181
$2,236$186
$2,254$188

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 October 24, 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 $1,666 to $3,870 per year for the illustrated age groups. A full-coverage policy for a 2022 Jeep Compass costs from $1,894 to $4,272 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 October 24, 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$6,014$6,549
20-Year-Old$3,870$4,272
25-Year-Old$2,212$2,456
30-Year-Old$2,036$2,246
40-Year-Old$1,900$2,118
50-Year-Old$1,666$1,894
60-Year-Old$1,568$1,772

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 October 24, 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 $1,782 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 $1,968.

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 $1,782 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Jeep Compass High Altitude 4WD costing $2,254 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

$1,900

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Subaru Forester
2022 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
AWD$1,782
Premium AWD1,782
Sport AWD1,850
Touring AWD1,960
Limited AWD2,006
Wilderness AWD2,016
2022 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,900

2022 Jeep Compass

$2,118

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Subaru Forester
2022 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,968
Sport 4WD2,034
Latitude 2WD2,048
Latitude 4WD2,102
Latitude Lux 4WD2,116
Limited 4WD2,146
Trailhawk 4WD2,170
Red 4WD2,236
High Altitude 4WD2,254
2022 Jeep Compass Average Rate$2,118

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 $68 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 $1,668 to $3,872 per year for the illustrated age groups. Full-coverage car insurance on a 2021 Jeep Compass costs from $1,628 to $3,676 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 October 24, 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$6,008$5,637
20-Year-Old$3,872$3,676
25-Year-Old$2,200$2,114
30-Year-Old$2,020$1,936
40-Year-Old$1,890$1,822
50-Year-Old$1,668$1,628
60-Year-Old$1,566$1,522

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 October 24, 2025

Out of six trims for the 2021 Subaru Forester, the cheapest car insurance rates are on the AWD trim at a cost of $1,808 per year, or around $151 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 $1,740.

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 $1,740 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Subaru Forester Touring AWD at an average cost of $2,026 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

$1,890

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Subaru Forester
2021 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
AWD$1,808
Alloy Wheel Package AWD1,808
Premium AWD1,864
Sport AWD1,896
Limited AWD1,940
Touring AWD2,026
2021 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,890

2021 Jeep Compass

$1,822

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Subaru Forester
2021 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,740
Sport 4WD1,740
Latitude 2WD1,806
Latitude 4WD1,806
Limited 2WD1,890
Limited 4WD1,890
Trailhawk 4WD1,890
2021 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,822

2020 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing insurance cost for 2020 models, a Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,836 per year to insure while a Jeep Compass costs $1,798, making the Jeep Compass more affordable to insure by $38 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 $1,622 to $3,760 per year for the five driver age examples in the chart. Insurance for a 2020 Jeep Compass costs from $1,604 to $3,624 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 October 24, 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$5,835$5,555
20-Year-Old$3,760$3,624
25-Year-Old$2,136$2,082
30-Year-Old$1,958$1,906
40-Year-Old$1,836$1,798
50-Year-Old$1,622$1,604
60-Year-Old$1,526$1,502

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 October 24, 2025

Out of six Subaru Forester trim levels, the cheapest 2020 trim to insure is the AWD trim at an average cost of $1,752 per year, or around $146 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 $1,712 per year, or $143 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 $1,712 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester Touring AWD at a cost of $1,974 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

$1,836

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
AWD$1,752
Alloy Wheel Package AWD1,752
Premium AWD1,806
Sport AWD1,838
Limited AWD1,892
Touring AWD1,974
2020 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,836

2020 Jeep Compass

$1,798

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,712
Sport 4WD1,716
Latitude 2WD1,774
Latitude 4WD1,784
Limited 2WD1,858
Limited 4WD1,862
Trailhawk 4WD1,870
2020 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,798

2019 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing car insurance rates for 2019 models, the Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,744 per year for full coverage and the Jeep Compass costs $1,542, making the Jeep Compass the cheaper model to insure by $202 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 $1,544 to $3,566 per year for the driver ages used. Car insurance for a 2019 Jeep Compass costs from $1,378 to $3,094 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 October 24, 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$5,524$4,747
20-Year-Old$3,566$3,094
25-Year-Old$2,026$1,782
30-Year-Old$1,860$1,632
40-Year-Old$1,744$1,542
50-Year-Old$1,544$1,378
60-Year-Old$1,450$1,290

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 October 24, 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 $1,654 per year, or $138 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 $1,420 per year, or $118 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 $1,420 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester 2.5I Touring AWD costing an average of $1,856 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

$1,744

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2 AWD$1,654
2.5I AWD1,654
2.0 Premium AWD1,698
2.5I Premium AWD1,698
2.0 Sport AWD1,736
2.5I Sport AWD1,736
2.0 Limited AWD1,776
2.5I Limited AWD1,776
2.0 Touring AWD1,856
2.5I Touring AWD1,856
2019 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,744

2019 Jeep Compass

$1,542

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,420
Sport 4WD1,480
Latitude 2WD1,542
Latitude 4WD1,542
Limited 2WD1,560
Limited 4WD1,620
Trailhawk 4WD1,620
2019 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,542

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 $188 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 $1,462 to $3,364 per year for the different drivers illustrated in the chart. Insurance on a 2018 Jeep Compass costs from $1,308 to $2,932 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 October 24, 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$5,202$4,490
20-Year-Old$3,364$2,932
25-Year-Old$1,916$1,688
30-Year-Old$1,758$1,546
40-Year-Old$1,650$1,462
50-Year-Old$1,462$1,308
60-Year-Old$1,374$1,226

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 October 24, 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 $1,514 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 $1,368 per year, or around $114 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 $1,368 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring AWD costing an average of $1,810 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

$1,650

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Subaru Forester
2018 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,514
2.5I Premium AWD1,570
2.0XT Premium AWD1,622
2.5I Limited AWD1,628
2.5I Touring AWD1,756
2.0XT Touring AWD1,810
2018 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,650

2018 Jeep Compass

$1,462

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Subaru Forester
2018 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
2WD$1,368
Sport 2WD1,368
4WD1,424
Sport 4WD1,424
Latitude 2WD1,482
Latitude 4WD1,482
Limited 2WD1,498
Limited 4WD1,554
Trailhawk 4WD1,554
2018 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,462

2017 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing insurance rates for 2017 models, the Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,590 per year for full coverage and the Jeep Compass costs $1,528, making the Jeep Compass the model with cheaper insurance by $62.

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 $1,408 to $3,236 per year for the illustrated age groups. A full-coverage policy for a 2017 Jeep Compass ranges from $1,370 to $3,062 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 October 24, 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$5,003$4,675
20-Year-Old$3,236$3,062
25-Year-Old$1,844$1,768
30-Year-Old$1,692$1,620
40-Year-Old$1,590$1,528
50-Year-Old$1,408$1,370
60-Year-Old$1,324$1,282

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 October 24, 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 $1,450 per year, or $121 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 $1,398 per year, or about $117 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 $1,398 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD at an average of $1,682 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

$1,590

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Subaru Forester
2017 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,450
2.5I Premium AWD1,504
2.5I Premium AWP AWD1,540
2.5I Premium AWP and Eye Sight AWD1,540
2.0XT Premium AWD1,556
2.5I Limited AWD1,556
2.5I Limited Navigation AWD1,612
2.5I Touring AWD1,612
2.5I Touring Eyesight System AWD1,612
2.5I Touring Navigation AWD1,612
2.0XT Touring AWD1,682
2.0XT Touring Eyesight System AWD1,682
2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD1,682
2017 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,590

2017 Jeep Compass

$1,528

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Subaru Forester
2017 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
X Sport 4WD$1,398
X Sport 2WD1,462
X Latitude 4WD1,552
X Limited 4WD1,568
X Trailhawk 4WD1,576
X Latitude 2WD1,624
2017 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,528

2016 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

A 2016 Jeep Compass costs $162 less per year to insure per year on average than a 2016 Subaru Forester, a difference of 10.8%.

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 $1,410 to $3,190 per year on a 2016 Subaru Forester, and $1,278 to $2,834 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 October 24, 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$4,904$4,313
20-Year-Old$3,190$2,834
25-Year-Old$1,834$1,636
30-Year-Old$1,676$1,496
40-Year-Old$1,580$1,418
50-Year-Old$1,410$1,278
60-Year-Old$1,320$1,192

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 October 24, 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 $1,444 per year, or $120 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 $1,342.

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 $1,342 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD at a cost of $1,658 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

$1,580

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Subaru Forester
2016 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,444
2.5I Premium AWD1,492
2.5I Premium AWP AWD1,542
2.5I Premium AWP Navigation AWD1,542
2.0XT Premium AWD1,558
2.5I Limited AWD1,558
2.5I Limited Navigation AWD1,608
2.5I Touring AWD1,608
2.5I Touring Eyesight System AWD1,608
2.5I Touring Navigation AWD1,608
2.0XT Touring AWD1,658
2.0XT Touring Eyesight System AWD1,658
2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD1,658
2016 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,580

2016 Jeep Compass

$1,418

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Subaru Forester
2016 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,342
Sport 4WD1,392
Latitude 2WD1,442
Latitude 4WD1,492
2016 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,418

2015 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

For the 2015 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models, the Jeep Compass costs less to insure by $120 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 $1,346 to $3,038 per year on a 2015 Subaru Forester, and $1,252 to $2,774 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 October 24, 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$4,669$4,224
20-Year-Old$3,038$2,774
25-Year-Old$1,746$1,602
30-Year-Old$1,596$1,464
40-Year-Old$1,506$1,386
50-Year-Old$1,346$1,252
60-Year-Old$1,262$1,168

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 October 24, 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 $1,390 per year, or $116 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 $1,292.

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 $1,292 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring AWD at an average cost of $1,588 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

$1,506

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Subaru Forester
2015 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,390
2.5I Premium AWD1,434
2.5I Premium AWP AWD1,434
2.5I Premium AWP Navigation AWD1,482
2.0XT Premium AWD1,496
2.5I Limited AWD1,496
2.5I Limited Navigation AWD1,496
2.5I Touring AWD1,530
2.5I Touring Eyesight System AWD1,534
2.5I Touring Navigation AWD1,538
2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD1,578
2.0XT Touring Eyesight System AWD1,580
2.0XT Touring AWD1,588
2015 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,506

2015 Jeep Compass

$1,386

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Subaru Forester
2015 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,292
Sport 4WD1,340
Latitude 2WD1,384
Latitude 4WD1,430
Limited 2WD1,430
Limited 4WD1,446
2015 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,386

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