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 $1,572 to $1,780 per year, while car insurance for a 2024 Jeep Compass costs from $1,922 to $2,120, 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 $1,883 per year, the Subaru Forester costs $191 less per year, while the Jeep Compass costs an average of $171 more per year.

Does a Forester or Compass have cheaper insurance?

Insurance on a 2024 Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,692 per year, whereas insurance for a 2024 Jeep Compass averages $2,054 per year, making the Subaru Forester the cheaper model to insure by $362 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 $1,572 per year, or around $131 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 $1,922 per year, or $160 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 $1,572 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Jeep Compass Red at an average cost of $2,120 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
$1,572$131
$1,652$138
$1,686$141
$1,726$144
$1,740$145
$1,780$148
$1,922$160
$2,028$169
$2,046$171
$2,056$171
$2,074$173
$2,076$173
$2,114$176
$2,120$177

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 February 23, 2024

2024 Subaru Forester vs Jeep Compass Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. Insurance cost ranges from $1,492 to $3,476 per year for a 2024 Subaru Forester, and $1,838 to $4,140 for a 2024 Jeep Compass for the included age groups.

Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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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. 2024 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2024 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$5,402$6,346
20-Year-Old$3,476$4,140
25-Year-Old$1,976$2,380
30-Year-Old$1,812$2,176
40-Year-Old$1,692$2,054
50-Year-Old$1,492$1,838
60-Year-Old$1,404$1,718

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 February 23, 2024

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

$1,692

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Subaru Forester
2024 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
Base$1,572
Premium1,652
Sport1,686
Limited1,726
Wilderness1,740
Touring1,780
2024 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,692

2024 Jeep Compass

$2,054

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Subaru Forester
2024 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport$1,922
Latitude2,028
Altitude2,046
Latitude Lux2,056
Limited2,074
Trailhawk2,076
High Altitude2,114
Red2,120
2024 Jeep Compass Average Rate$2,054

2023 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Insurance on a 2023 Subaru Forester averages $1,562 per year, and insurance for a Jeep Compass averages $1,726 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 $1,444 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 $1,644 per year, or around $137 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 $1,444 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Jeep Compass High Altitude 4WD at an average of $1,784 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
$1,444$120
$1,520$127
$1,556$130
$1,594$133
$1,610$134
$1,644$137
$1,650$138
$1,688$141
$1,712$143
$1,724$144
$1,740$145
$1,744$145
$1,774$148
$1,784$149

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 February 23, 2024

2023 Subaru Forester vs Jeep Compass Insurance Cost by Trim Level

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 $1,370 to $3,196 per year for the driver ages used. A 2023 Jeep Compass costs from $1,542 to $3,468 to insure per year.

Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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. 2023 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2023 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$4,975$5,320
20-Year-Old$3,196$3,468
25-Year-Old$1,822$1,998
30-Year-Old$1,676$1,828
40-Year-Old$1,562$1,726
50-Year-Old$1,370$1,542
60-Year-Old$1,290$1,442

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 February 22, 2024

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

$1,562

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Subaru Forester
2023 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
Base AWD$1,444
Premium AWD1,520
Sport AWD1,556
Limited AWD1,594
Wilderness AWD1,610
Touring AWD1,650
2023 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,562

2023 Jeep Compass

$1,726

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Subaru Forester
2023 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 4WD$1,644
Latitude 4WD1,688
Latitude Lux 4WD1,712
Altitude 4WD1,724
Trailhawk 4WD1,740
Limited 4WD1,744
Red 4WD1,774
High Altitude 4WD1,784
2023 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,726

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 $1,504 per year, and insurance for a Jeep Compass averages $1,676 per year.

The overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester AWD at an average of $1,412 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Jeep Compass High Altitude 4WD at a cost of $1,784 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
$1,412$118
$1,412$118
$1,466$122
$1,550$129
$1,556$130
$1,588$132
$1,596$133
$1,610$134
$1,620$135
$1,662$139
$1,674$140
$1,698$142
$1,716$143
$1,770$148
$1,784$149

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 February 22, 2024

2022 Subaru Forester vs Jeep Compass Insurance Cost by Trim Level

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 $1,320 to $3,062 per year for the illustrated age groups. A full-coverage policy for a 2022 Jeep Compass costs from $1,500 to $3,376 on average per year.

Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2022 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2022 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$4,756$5,180
20-Year-Old$3,062$3,376
25-Year-Old$1,750$1,942
30-Year-Old$1,612$1,778
40-Year-Old$1,504$1,676
50-Year-Old$1,320$1,500
60-Year-Old$1,242$1,398

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 February 23, 2024

The 2022 Subaru Forester has six trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the AWD trim at an average cost of $1,412 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 $1,556.

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 $1,412 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Jeep Compass High Altitude 4WD costing $1,784 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

$1,504

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Subaru Forester
2022 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
AWD$1,412
Premium AWD1,412
Sport AWD1,466
Touring AWD1,550
Limited AWD1,588
Wilderness AWD1,596
2022 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,504

2022 Jeep Compass

$1,676

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Subaru Forester
2022 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,556
Sport 4WD1,610
Latitude 2WD1,620
Latitude 4WD1,662
Latitude Lux 4WD1,674
Limited 4WD1,698
Trailhawk 4WD1,716
Red 4WD1,770
High Altitude 4WD1,784
2022 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,676

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 $54 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 $1,322 to $3,062 per year for the illustrated age groups. Full-coverage car insurance on a 2021 Jeep Compass costs from $1,290 to $2,906 on average per year.

Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2021 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2021 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$4,754$4,460
20-Year-Old$3,062$2,906
25-Year-Old$1,742$1,672
30-Year-Old$1,598$1,530
40-Year-Old$1,496$1,442
50-Year-Old$1,322$1,290
60-Year-Old$1,240$1,206

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 February 23, 2024

Out of six trims for the 2021 Subaru Forester, the cheapest car insurance rates are on the AWD trim at a cost of $1,430 per year, or around $119 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 $1,376.

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 $1,376 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Subaru Forester Touring AWD at an average cost of $1,602 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

$1,496

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Subaru Forester
2021 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
AWD$1,430
Alloy Wheel Package AWD1,430
Premium AWD1,476
Sport AWD1,500
Limited AWD1,534
Touring AWD1,602
2021 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,496

2021 Jeep Compass

$1,442

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Subaru Forester
2021 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,376
Sport 4WD1,376
Latitude 2WD1,426
Latitude 4WD1,426
Limited 2WD1,496
Limited 4WD1,496
Trailhawk 4WD1,496
2021 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,442

2020 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing insurance cost for 2020 models, a Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,452 per year to insure while a Jeep Compass costs $1,406, making the Jeep Compass more affordable to insure by $46 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 $1,284 to $2,974 per year for the five driver age examples in the chart. Insurance for a 2020 Jeep Compass costs from $1,260 to $2,838 on average per year.

Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2020 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2020 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$4,614$4,350
20-Year-Old$2,974$2,838
25-Year-Old$1,692$1,632
30-Year-Old$1,552$1,492
40-Year-Old$1,452$1,406
50-Year-Old$1,284$1,260
60-Year-Old$1,208$1,176

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 February 23, 2024

Out of six Subaru Forester trim levels, the cheapest 2020 trim to insure is the AWD trim at an average cost of $1,388 per year, or around $116 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 $1,340 per year, or $112 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 $1,340 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester Touring AWD at a cost of $1,562 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

$1,452

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
AWD$1,388
Alloy Wheel Package AWD1,388
Premium AWD1,430
Sport AWD1,456
Limited AWD1,500
Touring AWD1,562
2020 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,452

2020 Jeep Compass

$1,406

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,340
Sport 4WD1,344
Latitude 2WD1,390
Latitude 4WD1,398
Limited 2WD1,456
Limited 4WD1,458
Trailhawk 4WD1,466
2020 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,406

2019 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing car insurance rates for 2019 models, the Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,380 per year for full coverage and the Jeep Compass costs $1,220, making the Jeep Compass the cheaper model to insure by $160 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 $1,222 to $2,820 per year for the driver ages used. Car insurance for a 2019 Jeep Compass costs from $1,090 to $2,450 on average per year.

Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2019 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2019 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$4,370$3,754
20-Year-Old$2,820$2,450
25-Year-Old$1,606$1,406
30-Year-Old$1,474$1,292
40-Year-Old$1,380$1,220
50-Year-Old$1,222$1,090
60-Year-Old$1,146$1,022

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 February 23, 2024

The 2019 Subaru Forester has 10 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the 2 AWD trim at an average cost of $1,310 per year, or $109 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 $1,124 per year, or $94 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 $1,124 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester 2.5I Touring AWD costing an average of $1,468 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

$1,380

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2 AWD$1,310
2.5I AWD1,310
2.0 Premium AWD1,344
2.5I Premium AWD1,344
2.0 Sport AWD1,374
2.5I Sport AWD1,374
2.0 Limited AWD1,406
2.5I Limited AWD1,406
2.0 Touring AWD1,468
2.5I Touring AWD1,468
2019 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,380

2019 Jeep Compass

$1,220

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,124
Sport 4WD1,172
Latitude 2WD1,220
Latitude 4WD1,220
Limited 2WD1,234
Limited 4WD1,282
Trailhawk 4WD1,282
2019 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,220

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 $160 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 $1,168 to $2,682 per year for the different drivers illustrated in the chart. Insurance on a 2018 Jeep Compass costs from $1,036 to $2,320 on average per year.

Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2018 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2018 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$4,147$3,553
20-Year-Old$2,682$2,320
25-Year-Old$1,530$1,336
30-Year-Old$1,406$1,222
40-Year-Old$1,316$1,156
50-Year-Old$1,168$1,036
60-Year-Old$1,096$968

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 February 23, 2024

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 $1,210 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 $1,082 per year, or around $90 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 $1,082 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring AWD costing an average of $1,444 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

$1,316

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Subaru Forester
2018 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,210
2.5I Premium AWD1,254
2.0XT Premium AWD1,294
2.5I Limited AWD1,298
2.5I Touring AWD1,400
2.0XT Touring AWD1,444
2018 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,316

2018 Jeep Compass

$1,156

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Subaru Forester
2018 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
2WD$1,082
Sport 2WD1,082
4WD1,126
Sport 4WD1,126
Latitude 2WD1,172
Latitude 4WD1,172
Limited 2WD1,184
Limited 4WD1,230
Trailhawk 4WD1,230
2018 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,156

2017 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

When comparing insurance rates for 2017 models, the Subaru Forester costs an average of $1,268 per year for full coverage and the Jeep Compass costs $1,206, 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 $1,124 to $2,580 per year for the illustrated age groups. A full-coverage policy for a 2017 Jeep Compass ranges from $1,082 to $2,414 on average per year.

Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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. 2017 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2017 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$3,992$3,685
20-Year-Old$2,580$2,414
25-Year-Old$1,472$1,396
30-Year-Old$1,352$1,278
40-Year-Old$1,268$1,206
50-Year-Old$1,124$1,082
60-Year-Old$1,056$1,014

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 February 22, 2024

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 $1,158 per year, or $97 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 $1,102 per year, or about $92 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 $1,102 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD at an average of $1,342 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

$1,268

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Subaru Forester
2017 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,158
2.5I Premium AWD1,200
2.5I Premium AWP AWD1,230
2.5I Premium AWP and Eye Sight AWD1,230
2.0XT Premium AWD1,244
2.5I Limited AWD1,244
2.5I Limited Navigation AWD1,284
2.5I Touring AWD1,284
2.5I Touring Eyesight System AWD1,284
2.5I Touring Navigation AWD1,284
2.0XT Touring AWD1,342
2.0XT Touring Eyesight System AWD1,342
2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD1,342
2017 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,268

2017 Jeep Compass

$1,206

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Subaru Forester
2017 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
X Sport 4WD$1,102
X Sport 2WD1,152
X Latitude 4WD1,224
X Limited 4WD1,238
X Trailhawk 4WD1,244
X Latitude 2WD1,280
2017 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,206

2016 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

A 2016 Jeep Compass costs $142 less per year to insure per year on average than a 2016 Subaru Forester, a difference of 11.9%.

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 $1,126 to $2,550 per year on a 2016 Subaru Forester, and $1,014 to $2,242 on a 2016 Jeep Compass for the illustrated age groups.

Figure 9: Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2016 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2016 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$3,920$3,411
20-Year-Old$2,550$2,242
25-Year-Old$1,460$1,294
30-Year-Old$1,342$1,184
40-Year-Old$1,262$1,120
50-Year-Old$1,126$1,014
60-Year-Old$1,056$944

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 February 23, 2024

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 $1,154 per year, or $96 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 $1,064.

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 $1,064 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD at a cost of $1,324 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

$1,262

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Subaru Forester
2016 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,154
2.5I Premium AWD1,194
2.5I Premium AWP AWD1,234
2.5I Premium AWP Navigation AWD1,234
2.0XT Premium AWD1,246
2.5I Limited AWD1,246
2.5I Limited Navigation AWD1,284
2.5I Touring AWD1,284
2.5I Touring Eyesight System AWD1,284
2.5I Touring Navigation AWD1,284
2.0XT Touring AWD1,324
2.0XT Touring Eyesight System AWD1,324
2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD1,324
2016 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,262

2016 Jeep Compass

$1,120

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Subaru Forester
2016 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,064
Sport 4WD1,102
Latitude 2WD1,140
Latitude 4WD1,180
2016 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,120

2015 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

For the 2015 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models, the Jeep Compass costs less to insure by $98 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 $1,064 to $2,406 per year on a 2015 Subaru Forester, and $988 to $2,186 for a 2015 Jeep Compass for the age groups used in this illustration.

Figure 10: Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Subaru Forester and Jeep Compass models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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. 2015 Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
2015 Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Insurance Cost
Driver Age Subaru Forester Jeep Compass
18-Year-Old$3,694$3,329
20-Year-Old$2,406$2,186
25-Year-Old$1,378$1,264
30-Year-Old$1,264$1,154
40-Year-Old$1,192$1,094
50-Year-Old$1,064$988
60-Year-Old$998$924

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 February 22, 2024

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 $1,098 per year, or $92 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 $1,022.

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 $1,022 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring AWD at an average cost of $1,256 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

$1,192

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Subaru Forester
2015 Subaru Forester TrimsRate
2.5I AWD$1,098
2.5I Premium AWD1,136
2.5I Premium AWP AWD1,136
2.5I Premium AWP Navigation AWD1,172
2.0XT Premium AWD1,184
2.5I Limited AWD1,184
2.5I Limited Navigation AWD1,184
2.5I Touring AWD1,212
2.5I Touring Eyesight System AWD1,216
2.5I Touring Navigation AWD1,218
2.0XT Touring Navigation AWD1,250
2.0XT Touring Eyesight System AWD1,252
2.0XT Touring AWD1,256
2015 Subaru Forester Average Rate$1,192

2015 Jeep Compass

$1,094

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Subaru Forester
2015 Jeep Compass TrimsRate
Sport 2WD$1,022
Sport 4WD1,056
Latitude 2WD1,092
Latitude 4WD1,130
Limited 2WD1,130
Limited 4WD1,142
2015 Jeep Compass Average Rate$1,094

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