- When comparing 2024 models, a Honda Pilot costs less to insure than a Toyota 4Runner by an average of $230 per year.
- Average car insurance cost per month for the Toyota 4Runner is 9.5% more expensive than the Honda Pilot, at $209 versus $190, a difference of $19.
- Out of 34 models in the 2024 midsize SUV segment, the Toyota 4Runner ranks 26th and the Honda Pilot ranks 18th for cheapest auto insurance.
- If affordable car insurance is a priority, the SR5 2WD and SR5 4WD trims are the cheapest Toyota 4Runner models to insure, while the LX and LX AWD trims are the cheapest Honda Pilot models to insure.
Is it cheaper to insure a Toyota 4Runner or Honda Pilot?
Car insurance rates for a 2024 Toyota 4Runner cost an average of $2,510 per year, whereas insurance for a Honda Pilot costs an average of $2,280 per year, making the Honda Pilot the winner with the cheapest average insurance rates.
Out of 11 trims for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner, the cheapest rates are on the SR5 2WD trim at a cost of $2,408 per year, or $201 per month.
For the 10 trim levels available for the Honda Pilot, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the LX model at a cost of $2,132.
When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the lowest-cost model and trim is the Honda Pilot LX at a cost of $2,132 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 4WD at an average of $2,652 per year.
The rate table below compares and ranks the annual and monthly car insurance cost for 2024 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot models, showing cost for each trim level of both models.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Pilot LX | $2,132 | $178 |
Pilot LX AWD | $2,186 | $182 |
Pilot Sport | $2,192 | $183 |
Pilot Sport AWD | $2,240 | $187 |
Pilot EX-L | $2,254 | $188 |
Pilot EX-L AWD | $2,294 | $191 |
Pilot Touring | $2,340 | $195 |
Pilot TrailSport AWD | $2,366 | $197 |
Pilot Touring AWD | $2,374 | $198 |
4Runner SR5 2WD | $2,408 | $201 |
Pilot Elite AWD | $2,422 | $202 |
4Runner SR5 4WD | $2,446 | $204 |
4Runner TRD Sport 2WD | $2,468 | $206 |
4Runner SR5 Premium 2WD | $2,474 | $206 |
4Runner TRD Off-Road 4WD | $2,488 | $207 |
4Runner TRD Sport 4WD | $2,504 | $209 |
4Runner SR5 Premium 4WD | $2,514 | $210 |
4Runner Limited 4WD | $2,524 | $210 |
4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | $2,550 | $213 |
4Runner Limited 2WD | $2,578 | $215 |
4Runner TRD Pro 4WD | $2,652 | $221 |
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
The chart shown below demonstrates the average cost to insure both models using a range of rated driver ages. For a 2024 Toyota 4Runner, insurance cost ranges from $2,238 to $5,106 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. A 2024 Honda Pilot costs from $2,014 to $4,622 to insure per year.

The tables shown below show the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2024 models, including an overall average cost for each model.
2024 Toyota 4Runner
$2,510
2024 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR5 2WD | $2,408 |
SR5 4WD | 2,446 |
TRD Sport 2WD | 2,468 |
SR5 Premium 2WD | 2,474 |
TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2,488 |
TRD Sport 4WD | 2,504 |
SR5 Premium 4WD | 2,514 |
Limited 4WD | 2,524 |
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 2,550 |
Limited 2WD | 2,578 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 2,652 |
2024 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $2,510 |
2024 Honda Pilot
$2,280
2024 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX | $2,132 |
LX AWD | 2,186 |
Sport | 2,192 |
Sport AWD | 2,240 |
EX-L | 2,254 |
EX-L AWD | 2,294 |
Touring | 2,340 |
TrailSport AWD | 2,366 |
Touring AWD | 2,374 |
Elite AWD | 2,422 |
2024 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $2,280 |
2023 Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot
For the 2023 model year, the model having the cheapest rates is the Toyota 4Runner. Average car insurance rates for the Toyota 4Runner are $2,134 per year, whereas insurance for a Honda Pilot costs an average of $2,192 per year.
Out of 12 trim levels for the 2023 Toyota 4Runner, the cheapest insurance rates are on the SR5 2WD trim at a cost of $2,026 per year. For the eight trims available for the Honda Pilot, the cheapest 2023 model to insure is the Sport trim at a cost of $2,072.
When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD at an average of $2,026 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Honda Pilot Elite AWD at a cost of $2,306 per year.
The table shown below ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot models, with average rates for every trim level for each model.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
4Runner SR5 2WD | $2,026 | $169 |
4Runner SR5 4WD | $2,058 | $172 |
Pilot Sport | $2,072 | $173 |
4Runner TRD Sport 2WD | $2,078 | $173 |
4Runner SR5 Premium 2WD | $2,090 | $174 |
4Runner TRD Off-Road 4WD | $2,108 | $176 |
4Runner SR5 Premium 4WD | $2,116 | $176 |
4Runner TRD Sport 4WD | $2,116 | $176 |
Pilot Sport AWD | $2,118 | $177 |
Pilot EX-L | $2,136 | $178 |
4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | $2,158 | $180 |
Pilot EX-L AWD | $2,176 | $181 |
4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition | $2,178 | $182 |
4Runner Limited 2WD | $2,202 | $184 |
4Runner Limited 4WD | $2,218 | $185 |
Pilot Touring | $2,224 | $185 |
Pilot TrailSport AWD | $2,254 | $188 |
Pilot Touring AWD | $2,256 | $188 |
4Runner TRD Pro 4WD | $2,274 | $190 |
Pilot Elite AWD | $2,306 | $192 |
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
The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure the two models using drivers aged 20 to 50. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,890 to $4,318 per year for a 2023 Toyota 4Runner, and $1,940 to $4,450 for a 2023 Honda Pilot for the illustrated age groups.

The next two tables illustrate both 2023 models and all trim levels available for each one, as well as an average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance cost for 2023 is the Toyota 4Runner.
2023 Toyota 4Runner
$2,134
2023 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR5 2WD | $2,026 |
SR5 4WD | 2,058 |
TRD Sport 2WD | 2,078 |
SR5 Premium 2WD | 2,090 |
TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2,108 |
SR5 Premium 4WD | 2,116 |
TRD Sport 4WD | 2,116 |
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 2,158 |
40th Anniversary Special Edition | 2,178 |
Limited 2WD | 2,202 |
Limited 4WD | 2,218 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 2,274 |
2023 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $2,134 |
2023 Honda Pilot
$2,192
2023 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Sport | $2,072 |
Sport AWD | 2,118 |
EX-L | 2,136 |
EX-L AWD | 2,176 |
Touring | 2,224 |
TrailSport AWD | 2,254 |
Touring AWD | 2,256 |
Elite AWD | 2,306 |
2023 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $2,192 |
2022 Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot
When comparing 2022 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot models, the cheapest model to insure is the Toyota 4Runner. Insurance cost for the Toyota 4Runner averages $2,084 per year, whereas insurance for a Honda Pilot costs an average of $2,168 per year.
Within each different model, however, car insurance cost varies considerably for different trim levels.
For a 2022 Toyota 4Runner, average insurance rates range from the cheapest price of $1,978 per year for the SR5 2WD model up to the highest rate of $2,234 for the TRD Pro 4WD model. For a 2022 Honda Pilot, rates range from $2,024 per year for the Sport model up to $2,288 for the most expensive to insure Black Edition model.
When rates are compared for both models, the cheapest model and trim level is the Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD at an average of $1,978 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Honda Pilot Black Edition costing an average of $2,288 per year.
For a 2022 Toyota 4Runner, the cheapest models are the SR5 2WD, SR5 4WD, and Trail Special Edition 2WD. The cheapest Honda Pilot models include the Sport, Special Edition, and EX-L. From a monthly standpoint, insurance rates for all 2022 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot trim levels range from $165 to $191 per month.
The rate table below compares the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2022 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot models, showing average cost for each trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
4Runner SR5 2WD | $1,978 | $165 |
4Runner SR5 4WD | $2,022 | $169 |
4Runner Trail Special Edition 2WD | $2,022 | $169 |
Pilot Sport | $2,024 | $169 |
4Runner TRD Sport 2WD | $2,042 | $170 |
4Runner SR5 Premium 2WD | $2,054 | $171 |
4Runner Trail Special Edition 4WD | $2,062 | $172 |
4Runner TRD Off-Road 4WD | $2,062 | $172 |
4Runner TRD Sport 4WD | $2,078 | $173 |
4Runner SR5 Premium 4WD | $2,088 | $174 |
4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | $2,112 | $176 |
Pilot Special Edition | $2,122 | $177 |
Pilot EX-L | $2,156 | $180 |
4Runner Limited 2WD | $2,162 | $180 |
Pilot TrailSport | $2,178 | $182 |
Pilot Touring | $2,188 | $182 |
4Runner Limited 4WD | $2,190 | $183 |
Pilot Elite | $2,222 | $185 |
4Runner TRD Pro 4WD | $2,234 | $186 |
Pilot Black Edition | $2,288 | $191 |
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
When comparing car insurance rates for 2022 models, a Toyota 4Runner costs an average of $2,084 per year to insure and a Honda Pilot costs $2,168, making the Toyota 4Runner cheaper to insure by $84 per year.
The next chart displays the average cost to insure both models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2022 Toyota 4Runner, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,846 to $4,224 per year for the included age groups. A 2022 Honda Pilot costs from $1,916 to $4,406 to insure per year.

For the 13 trims available for the 2022 Toyota 4Runner, the cheapest trim level to insure is the SR5 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,978 per year.
Out of the seven trim levels available for the Honda Pilot, the cheapest 2022 trim level to insure is the Sport model at a cost of $2,024.
When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD at a cost of $1,978 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Honda Pilot Black Edition costing an average of $2,288 per year.
The next two rate tables show both 2022 models and all trim levels available for each one, along with an average cost for each model. The model with the cheapest average car insurance rates for 2022 is the Toyota 4Runner.
2022 Toyota 4Runner
$2,084
2022 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR5 2WD | $1,978 |
SR5 4WD | 2,022 |
Trail Special Edition 2WD | 2,022 |
TRD Sport 2WD | 2,042 |
SR5 Premium 2WD | 2,054 |
Trail Special Edition 4WD | 2,062 |
TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2,062 |
TRD Sport 4WD | 2,078 |
SR5 Premium 4WD | 2,088 |
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 2,112 |
Limited 2WD | 2,162 |
Limited 4WD | 2,190 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 2,234 |
2022 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $2,084 |
2022 Honda Pilot
$2,168
2022 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Sport | $2,024 |
Special Edition | 2,122 |
EX-L | 2,156 |
TrailSport | 2,178 |
Touring | 2,188 |
Elite | 2,222 |
Black Edition | 2,288 |
2022 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $2,168 |
2021 Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot
When comparing insurance cost for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot models, the Honda Pilot is cheaper by an average of $184 per year for 2021.
The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure both 2021 models with different ages of drivers. Insurance cost ranges from $1,874 to $4,294 per year for a 2021 Toyota 4Runner, and $1,702 to $3,890 for a 2021 Honda Pilot for the age groups used in the chart.

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has 12 trim levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the SR/5 2WD model at an average cost of $2,048 per year, or $171 per month.
For the 14 trims available for the Honda Pilot, the cheapest 2021 trim level to insure is the LX 2WD model at a cost of $1,756 per year, or around $146 per month.
When insurance rates for all 26 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Honda Pilot LX 2WD at an average rate of $1,756 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 4WD costing $2,176 per year.
The next tables illustrate trim level insurance cost averages for both 2021 models, plus an average rate for each model. The 2021 Honda Pilot has more affordable average car insurance rates than the 2021 Toyota 4Runner.
2021 Toyota 4Runner
$2,112
2021 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR/5 2WD | $2,048 |
SR/5 4WD | 2,048 |
SR/5 Premium 2WD | 2,048 |
TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2,048 |
Limited 2WD | 2,112 |
SR/5 Premium 4WD | 2,112 |
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 2,112 |
Venture 4WD | 2,112 |
Limited 4WD | 2,176 |
NightShade 4WD | 2,176 |
Nightshade 2WD | 2,176 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 2,176 |
2021 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $2,112 |
2021 Honda Pilot
$1,928
2021 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,756 |
EX 2WD | 1,842 |
LX 4WD | 1,842 |
EX 4WD | 1,906 |
EX-L 2WD | 1,906 |
EX-L 4WD | 1,906 |
EX-L Navi/Rear Entertainment 2WD | 1,906 |
EX-L Navi/Rear Entertainment 4WD | 1,970 |
Touring Navi 2WD | 1,970 |
Touring Navi 4WD | 1,970 |
Touring-7 2WD | 1,970 |
Touring-7 4WD | 1,970 |
Black 4WD | 2,034 |
Elite Navi 4WD | 2,034 |
2021 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $1,928 |
2020 Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot
When comparing average insurance rates for 2020 models, a Toyota 4Runner costs an average of $2,050 per year to insure and a Honda Pilot costs $1,868, making the Honda Pilot cheaper to insure by $182 per year for this model year.
The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure the two models for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,820 to $4,168 per year for a 2020 Toyota 4Runner, and $1,648 to $3,764 for a 2020 Honda Pilot for the driver ages used.

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner has 12 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the SR/5 2WD model at an average cost of $1,988 per year, or around $166 per month.
For the 14 trims available for the Honda Pilot, the cheapest 2020 trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at a cost of $1,704 per year, or $142 per month.
When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Honda Pilot LX 2WD at an average of $1,704 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 4WD at an average of $2,112 per year.
The rate tables below display all the available trims for both 2020 models, including the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance cost for 2020 is the Honda Pilot.
2020 Toyota 4Runner
$2,050
2020 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR/5 2WD | $1,988 |
SR/5 4WD | 1,988 |
SR/5 Premium 2WD | 1,988 |
TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,988 |
Limited 2WD | 2,050 |
SR/5 Premium 4WD | 2,050 |
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 2,050 |
Venture 4WD | 2,050 |
Limited 4WD | 2,112 |
NightShade 4WD | 2,112 |
Nightshade 2WD | 2,112 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 2,112 |
2020 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $2,050 |
2020 Honda Pilot
$1,868
2020 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,704 |
EX 2WD | 1,784 |
LX 4WD | 1,784 |
EX 4WD | 1,846 |
EX-L 2WD | 1,846 |
EX-L 4WD | 1,846 |
EX-L Navi/Rear Entertainment 2WD | 1,846 |
EX-L Navi/Rear Entertainment 4WD | 1,908 |
Touring Navi 2WD | 1,908 |
Touring Navi 4WD | 1,908 |
Touring-7 2WD | 1,908 |
Touring-7 4WD | 1,908 |
Black 4WD | 1,970 |
Elite Navi 4WD | 1,970 |
2020 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $1,868 |
2019 Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot
For the 2019 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot models, the Toyota 4Runner is cheaper to insure by an average of $32 per year.
The rate chart below displays the average cost to insure the two models for drivers from age 20 to 50. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,594 to $3,644 per year for a 2019 Toyota 4Runner, and $1,612 to $3,704 for a 2019 Honda Pilot for the example age groups.

Out of nine trims for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner, the cheapest insurance rates are on the SR/5 2WD model at a cost of $1,710 per year.
The 2019 Honda Pilot has 14 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,670 per year.
When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the cheapest trim to insure is the Honda Pilot LX 2WD at an average rate of $1,670 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Honda Pilot Elite Navigation 4WD costing an average of $1,924 per year.
The next two tables illustrate the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2019 models, including the average rate for each model. The 2019 Toyota 4Runner comes out on top over the 2019 Honda Pilot for the cheapest average car insurance rates.
2019 Toyota 4Runner
$1,794
2019 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR/5 2WD | $1,710 |
SR/5 4WD | 1,768 |
SR/5 Premium 2WD | 1,768 |
SR/5 Premium 4WD | 1,768 |
TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,768 |
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 1,768 |
Limited 2WD | 1,828 |
Limited 4WD | 1,886 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 1,886 |
2019 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $1,794 |
2019 Honda Pilot
$1,826
2019 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,670 |
EX 2WD | 1,746 |
LX 4WD | 1,746 |
EX 4WD | 1,806 |
EX-L 2WD | 1,806 |
EX-L 4WD | 1,806 |
EX-L Navi/Rear Entertainment 2WD | 1,806 |
EX-L Navi/Rear Entertainment 4WD | 1,866 |
Touring Navigation 2WD | 1,866 |
Touring Navigation 4WD | 1,866 |
Touring-7 2WD | 1,866 |
Touring-7 4WD | 1,866 |
Black 4WD | 1,924 |
Elite Navigation 4WD | 1,924 |
2019 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $1,826 |
2018 Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot
When comparing insurance rates for 2018 models, a Toyota 4Runner costs an average of $1,704 per year to insure and a Honda Pilot costs $1,732, making the Toyota 4Runner cheaper to insure by $28 per year.
The rate chart below displays the average cost to insure the two models using drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2018 Toyota 4Runner, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,516 to $3,452 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2018 Honda Pilot costs from $1,532 to $3,508 to insure per year.

Out of nine Toyota 4Runner trims, the cheapest 2018 trim to insure is the SR/5 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,636 per year.
For the 17 trim levels available for the Honda Pilot, the cheapest 2018 trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at a cost of $1,614 per year, or around $135 per month.
When looking at the aggregated rates by trim for both models, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Honda Pilot LX 2WD at a cost of $1,614 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Honda Pilot Elite Navigation 4WD at a cost of $1,852 per year.
The tables below show average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2018 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot, plus an average rate for each model.
2018 Toyota 4Runner
$1,704
2018 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR/5 2WD | $1,636 |
SR/5 4WD | 1,690 |
SR/5 Premium 2WD | 1,690 |
SR/5 Premium 4WD | 1,690 |
TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,690 |
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 1,690 |
Limited 2WD | 1,746 |
Limited 4WD | 1,746 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 1,746 |
2018 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $1,704 |
2018 Honda Pilot
$1,732
2018 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,614 |
LX 4WD | 1,614 |
EX 2WD | 1,684 |
EX 4WD | 1,684 |
EX Sensing 2WD | 1,684 |
EX Sensing 4WD | 1,742 |
EX-L 2WD | 1,742 |
EX-L 4WD | 1,742 |
EX-L Navigation 2WD | 1,742 |
EX-L Navigation 4WD | 1,742 |
EX-L Rear Entertainment 2WD | 1,742 |
EX-L Sensing 2WD | 1,742 |
EX-L Sensing 4WD | 1,742 |
EX-L Rear Entertainment 4WD | 1,796 |
Touring Navigation 2WD | 1,796 |
Touring Navigation 4WD | 1,796 |
Elite Navigation 4WD | 1,852 |
2018 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $1,732 |
2017 Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot
For the 2017 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot models, the Toyota 4Runner has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $20 per year.
The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure both 2017 models using drivers aged 20 to 50. Insurance cost ranges from $1,460 to $3,320 per year for a 2017 Toyota 4Runner, and $1,470 to $3,360 for a 2017 Honda Pilot for the included age groups.

Out of nine trim levels for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner, the cheapest insurance rates are on the SR/5 2WD trim at a cost of $1,578 per year.
For the 17 trims available for the Honda Pilot, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the LX 2WD trim at a cost of $1,550 per year, or around $129 per month.
When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the cheapest trim to insure is the Honda Pilot LX 2WD at an average cost of $1,550 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Honda Pilot Elite Navigation 4WD at an average of $1,776 per year.
The tables below illustrate the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2017 models, along with an average cost for each model.
2017 Toyota 4Runner
$1,640
2017 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR/5 2WD | $1,578 |
SR/5 4WD | 1,630 |
SR/5 Premium 2WD | 1,630 |
SR/5 Premium 4WD | 1,630 |
TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,630 |
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 1,630 |
Limited 2WD | 1,682 |
Limited 4WD | 1,682 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 1,682 |
2017 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $1,640 |
2017 Honda Pilot
$1,660
2017 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,550 |
LX 4WD | 1,550 |
EX 2WD | 1,620 |
EX 4WD | 1,620 |
EX Sensing 2WD | 1,620 |
EX Sensing 4WD | 1,620 |
EX-L 2WD | 1,672 |
EX-L Sensing 4WD | 1,672 |
EX-L Sensing 2WD | 1,676 |
EX-L 4WD | 1,680 |
EX-L Rear Entertainment 4WD | 1,680 |
EX-L Rear Entertainment 2WD | 1,682 |
EX-L Navigation 4WD | 1,686 |
EX-L Navigation 2WD | 1,690 |
Touring Navigation 2WD | 1,724 |
Touring Navigation 4WD | 1,724 |
Elite Navigation 4WD | 1,776 |
2017 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $1,660 |
2016 Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot
For 2016 Toyota 4Runner and Honda Pilot models, the Toyota 4Runner has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $62 per year.
The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models for drivers from age 20 to 50. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,432 to $3,230 per year for a 2016 Toyota 4Runner, and $1,486 to $3,394 for a 2016 Honda Pilot for the included age groups.

For the nine trim levels available for the 2016 Toyota 4Runner, the cheapest trim level to insure is the SR/5 2WD model at an average cost of $1,552 per year, or around $129 per month.
For the 17 trim levels available for the Honda Pilot, the cheapest 2016 trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at a cost of $1,506.
When auto insurance rates for all 26 trim levels for the 2016 model year of both models are compared, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Honda Pilot LX 2WD at an average rate of $1,506 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Honda Pilot Elite Navigation 4WD at a cost of $1,796 per year.
The next tables illustrate trim level insurance cost averages for both 2016 models, plus an average rate for each model.
2016 Toyota 4Runner
$1,608
2016 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR/5 2WD | $1,552 |
SR/5 4WD | 1,552 |
SR/5 Premium 2WD | 1,602 |
SR/5 Premium 4WD | 1,602 |
Trail Edition 4WD | 1,602 |
Trail Premium 4WD | 1,602 |
Limited 2WD | 1,648 |
Limited 4WD | 1,648 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 1,648 |
2016 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $1,608 |
2016 Honda Pilot
$1,670
2016 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,506 |
EX 2WD | 1,556 |
LX 4WD | 1,556 |
EX 4WD | 1,652 |
EX Sensing 2WD | 1,652 |
EX Sensing 4WD | 1,652 |
EX-L 2WD | 1,652 |
EX-L 4WD | 1,700 |
EX-L Navigation 2WD | 1,700 |
EX-L Navigation 4WD | 1,700 |
EX-L Rear Entertainment 2WD | 1,700 |
EX-L Rear Entertainment 4WD | 1,700 |
EX-L Sensing 2WD | 1,700 |
EX-L Sensing 4WD | 1,700 |
Touring Navigation 2WD | 1,748 |
Touring Navigation 4WD | 1,748 |
Elite Navigation 4WD | 1,796 |
2016 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $1,670 |
2015 Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot
When comparing average insurance cost for 2015 models, the Toyota 4Runner costs an average of $1,576 per year to insure and the Honda Pilot costs $1,536, making the Honda Pilot the winner by $40 for 2015.
The chart shown below visualizes the average cost to insure both 2015 models for different driver ages. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,406 to $3,188 per year for a 2015 Toyota 4Runner, and $1,378 to $3,092 for a 2015 Honda Pilot for the age groups used in this illustration.

Out of nine Toyota 4Runner trim levels, the cheapest 2015 trim level to insure is the SR/5 2WD model at an average cost of $1,534 per year.
The 2015 Honda Pilot has 14 trim levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the SE 4WD trim at an average cost of $1,366 per year.
When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Honda Pilot SE 4WD at an average cost of $1,366 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Honda Pilot Touring 4WD at an average cost of $1,634 per year.
The two tables below show the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2015 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance rates for 2015 is the Honda Pilot.
2015 Toyota 4Runner
$1,576
2015 Toyota 4Runner Trims | Rate |
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SR/5 2WD | $1,534 |
SR/5 4WD | 1,534 |
SR/5 Premium 2WD | 1,534 |
Trail Edition 4WD | 1,534 |
SR/5 Premium 4WD | 1,580 |
Trail Premium 4WD | 1,586 |
Limited 2WD | 1,624 |
Limited 4WD | 1,628 |
TRD Pro 4WD | 1,630 |
2015 Toyota 4Runner Average Rate | $1,576 |
2015 Honda Pilot
$1,536
2015 Honda Pilot Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SE 4WD | $1,366 |
LX 2WD | 1,410 |
EX 2WD | 1,454 |
LX 4WD | 1,454 |
EX 4WD | 1,544 |
EX-L 2WD | 1,544 |
SE 2WD | 1,544 |
EX-L 4WD | 1,590 |
EX-L Navigation 2WD | 1,590 |
EX-L Navigation 4WD | 1,590 |
EX-L RES 2WD | 1,590 |
EX-L RES 4WD | 1,590 |
Touring 2WD | 1,634 |
Touring 4WD | 1,634 |
2015 Honda Pilot Average Rate | $1,536 |