Toyota Corolla vs Nissan Sentra Insurance Cost

• At an average cost of $1,700 per year, a 2023 Nissan Sentra is cheaper to insure than a 2023 Toyota Corolla by an average of $18 per year.
• For a 2023 Toyota Corolla, rates range from $1,616 to $1,758 per year, while a 2023 Nissan Sentra ranges from $1,632 to $1,726.
• Out of 15 models in the 2023 small car segment, the Toyota Corolla ranks fourth and the Nissan Sentra ranks third for most affordable car insurance.

Does a Toyota Corolla or Nissan Sentra cost less to insure?

Insurance on a 2023 Toyota Corolla costs an average of $1,700 per year, and insurance for a Nissan Sentra averages $1,682 per year, making the Nissan Sentra the cheaper of the two by $18 per year.

For the eight trims available for the 2023 Toyota Corolla, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LE model at an average cost of $1,616 per year. Out of the four trim levels available for the Nissan Sentra, the cheapest 2023 trim to insure is the S model at a cost of $1,632 per year, or around $136 per month.

When all 12 trims of both models are combined and compared, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Toyota Corolla LE at an average cost of $1,616 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Toyota Corolla XSE costing $1,758 per year.

For model years prior to 2023, U.S. national average insurance costs for each model compare as shown in the list below. Click any model year to show a full comparison for that year.

• 2022 Models – Cheaper to insure: Nissan Sentra by $16 per year
• 2021 Models – Cheaper to insure: Toyota Corolla by $116 per year
• 2020 Models – Cheaper to insure: Toyota Corolla by $112 per year
• 2019 Models – Cheaper to insure: Toyota Corolla by $248 per year
• 2018 Models – Cheaper to insure: Nissan Sentra by $92 per year
• 2017 Models – Cheaper to insure: Nissan Sentra by $150 per year
• 2016 Models – Cheaper to insure: Nissan Sentra by $32 per year
• 2015 Models – Cheaper to insure: Nissan Sentra by $34 per year

The next table ranks the cost of car insurance for 2023 Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra models, with average rates for each trim level.

The chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2023 models with different ages of drivers.

Insurance cost ranges from $1,550 to $3,358 per year for a 2023 Toyota Corolla, and $1,530 to $3,292 for a 2023 Nissan Sentra for the illustrated age groups.

The rate tables below display the average cost to insure all 2023 trim levels, including the average rate for each model.

2022 Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Sentra

For the 2022 model year, the one with the cheapest average auto insurance rates is the Nissan Sentra. Average car insurance rates for the Toyota Corolla are $1,678 per year, and the Nissan Sentra averages $1,662 per year.

The exact cost of insurance can vary considerably for different trim levels, however. For a 2022 Toyota Corolla, car insurance rates range from the cheapest rate of $1,600 per year for the L model up to the highest rate of $1,760 for the XSE Apex Edition model. For a 2022 Nissan Sentra, rates can range from $1,598 per year for the S model up to $1,738 for the most expensive SR Premium model.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest model and trim level is the Nissan Sentra S at an average cost of $1,598 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Corolla XSE Apex Edition at a cost of $1,760 per year.

For a 2022 Toyota Corolla, the cheapest models are the L, LE, and SE Hatchback. The cheapest Nissan Sentra models include the S, SV, and SR.

Average car insurance rates for all 2022 Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra trim levels range from $133 to $147 per month.

The table shown below compares the 12-month and monthly car insurance cost for 2022 Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra models, showing average premium cost for each trim level.

The chart below compares average cost for Toyota Corolla insurance to Nissan Sentra insurance for 2022 models and drivers aged 20, 30, 40 and 50.

The tables below detail insurance rates for all trim levels of 2022 Corolla and Sentra models. The 2022 Toyota Corolla has an average insurance cost of $1,678 and the 2022 Nissan Sentra is $1,662, making the Nissan Sentra cheaper by $16 per year.

2021 Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Sentra

For 2021 Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra models, the Toyota Corolla has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $116 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart displays the average cost to insure both 2021 models using a range of rated driver ages. For a 2021 Toyota Corolla, average insurance cost ranges from $1,256 to $2,718 per year for the example age groups. A 2021 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,360 to $2,930 to insure per year.

Out of 12 trims for the 2021 Toyota Corolla, the cheapest average car insurance prices are on the iM SE Hatchback model at a cost of $1,306 per year, or about $109 per month. For the five trim levels available for the Nissan Sentra, the cheapest 2021 trim to insure is the S Sedan model at a cost of $1,434.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Toyota Corolla iM SE Hatchback at an average rate of $1,306 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Nissan Sentra SV Premium Sedan at a cost of $1,536 per year.

The next tables show all the available trims for both 2021 models, along with the average rate for each model. The 2021 Toyota Corolla has more affordable average car insurance than the 2021 Nissan Sentra.

2020 Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Sentra

When comparing insurance cost for 2020 models, a Toyota Corolla costs an average of $1,362 per year to insure and a Nissan Sentra costs $1,474, making the Toyota Corolla cheaper to insure by $112 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models with different driver age groups. For a 2020 Toyota Corolla, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,244 to $2,694 per year. A 2020 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,342 to $2,896 to insure per year.

The 2020 Toyota Corolla has 12 trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the L Hatchback trim at an average cost of $1,296 per year. For the five trims available for the Nissan Sentra, the cheapest 2020 trim to insure is the S Sedan trim at a cost of $1,416.

When average car insurance prices for all 17 trim levels for the 2020 model year of both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Toyota Corolla L Hatchback at a cost of $1,296 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Nissan Sentra SV Premium Sedan at a cost of $1,514 per year.

The next two rate tables show average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2020 models, along with an average cost for each model. The 2020 Toyota Corolla has cheaper average auto insurance rates than the 2020 Nissan Sentra.

2019 Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Sentra

For 2019 Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra models, the Toyota Corolla has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $248 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart displays the average cost to insure the two models for a range of driver ages. For a 2019 Toyota Corolla, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,152 to $2,478 per year for the example age groups. A 2019 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,376 to $2,956 to insure per year.

For the 12 trims available for the 2019 Toyota Corolla, the cheapest trim to insure is the L Hatchback trim at an average cost of $1,236 per year. For the five trims available for the Nissan Sentra, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the S Sedan trim at a cost of $1,410 per year, or around $118 per month.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Toyota Corolla L Hatchback at an average cost of $1,236 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Nissan Sentra Nismo Sedan at an average cost of $1,586 per year.

The two tables below show the average cost to insure all 2019 trim levels, along with the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance rates for 2019 is the Toyota Corolla.

2018 Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Sentra

For 2018 Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra models, the Nissan Sentra is cheaper to insure by an average of $92 per year.

The chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure both models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,430 to $3,088 per year for a 2018 Toyota Corolla, and $1,344 to $2,888 for a 2018 Nissan Sentra for the age groups used in the chart.

For the six trims available for the 2018 Toyota Corolla, the cheapest trim level to insure is the L Sedan trim at an average cost of $1,536 per year.

The 2018 Nissan Sentra has five trims available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the S Sedan model at an average cost of $1,382 per year.

When rates for all 11 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at a cost of $1,382 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan at an average of $1,626 per year.

The tables below display both 2018 models and all trim levels available for each one, including the average rate for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2018 model year is the Nissan Sentra.

2017 Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Sentra

When comparing insurance rates for 2017 models, the Toyota Corolla costs an average of $1,522 per year to insure and the Nissan Sentra costs $1,372, making the Nissan Sentra the winner by $150 for the 2017 comparison year.

The rate chart below shows the average cost to insure both 2017 models for drivers from age 20 to 50. For a 2017 Toyota Corolla, insurance cost ranges from $1,394 to $3,004 per year for the example age groups. A 2017 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,252 to $2,682 to insure per year.

Out of seven trim levels for the 2017 Toyota Corolla, the cheapest auto insurance rates are on the L Sedan trim at a cost of $1,492 per year, or $124 per month. Out of the three trims available for the Nissan Sentra, the cheapest 2017 trim level to insure is the S Sedan model at a cost of $1,342.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at a cost of $1,342 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan costing $1,576 per year.

The two tables below illustrate the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2017 models, including an overall average rate. The winner for the 2017 car insurance comparison is the Nissan Sentra.

2016 Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Sentra

When comparing average insurance rates for 2016 models, a Toyota Corolla costs an average of $1,390 per year to insure and a Nissan Sentra costs $1,358, making the Nissan Sentra cheaper to insure by $32 per year.

The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure the two models rated for multiple driver ages. For a 2016 Toyota Corolla, insurance cost ranges from $1,268 to $2,734 per year for the included driver ages. A 2016 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,240 to $2,662 to insure per year.

For the 11 trim levels available for the 2016 Toyota Corolla, the cheapest trim to insure is the L Sedan model at an average cost of $1,330 per year, or around $111 per month. For the five trims available for the Nissan Sentra, the cheapest 2016 trim to insure is the S Sedan trim at a cost of $1,302.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Nissan Sentra S Sedan at an average rate of $1,302 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Corolla LE Premium Sedan at an average cost of $1,452 per year.

The rate tables below display average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2016 model, as well as an average rate for each model.

2015 Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Sentra

For the 2015 Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra models, the Nissan Sentra has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $34 per year.

The next chart illustrates the average cost to insure both models using different driver ages. For a 2015 Toyota Corolla, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,126 to $2,420 per year for the driver ages used. A 2015 Nissan Sentra costs from $1,094 to $2,340 to insure per year.

Out of 10 trim levels for the 2015 Toyota Corolla, the cheapest rates are on the L Sedan trim at a cost of $1,182 per year.

For the five trims available for the Nissan Sentra, the cheapest 2015 trim to insure is the S Plus Sedan model at a cost of $1,168 per year, or about $97 per month.

When rates for all 15 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Nissan Sentra S Plus Sedan at an average cost of $1,168 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Corolla S Premium Sedan costing an average of $1,286 per year.

The tables shown below display average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2015 models, including an overall average rate. The 2015 Nissan Sentra takes the trophy over the 2015 Toyota Corolla for the cheapest overall car insurance rates.

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