Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander Insurance Cost

Does the Toyota RAV4 or the Highlander have cheaper car insurance rates? We compared insurance cost for the 2015 through 2024 model years to get an answer.

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  • A 2024 Toyota Highlander costs less to insure than a 2024 Toyota RAV4 by an average of $32 per year, $2,212 compared to $2,180.
  • For a 2024 Toyota RAV4, average full-coverage car insurance rates range from $1,954 to $2,608 per year, while a 2024 Toyota Highlander ranges from $2,006 to $2,370 for full-coverage.
  • Average car insurance cost per month for the Toyota RAV4 is 1.1% more expensive than the Toyota Highlander, at $184 versus $182, a difference of $2.

Is a Toyota RAV4 or Highlander cheaper to insure?

Insurance on a 2024 Toyota RAV4 averages $2,212 per year, while insurance for a 2024 Toyota Highlander costs an average of $2,180 per year, making the Toyota Highlander the cheaper of the two to insure.

Out of 19 Toyota RAV4 trim levels, the cheapest 2024 trim level to insure is the LE AWD model at an average cost of $1,954 per year, or around $163 per month. The 2024 Toyota Highlander has 20 trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LE 2WD model at an average cost of $2,006 per year, or $167 per month.

When rates for all 39 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE AWD at an average of $1,954 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD costing an average of $2,608 per year.

The table shown below compares and ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2024 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, showing average cost for each trim level.

2024 Model Year Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,954$163
$2,006$167
$2,006$167
$2,050$171
$2,050$171
$2,062$172
$2,084$174
$2,114$176
$2,114$176
$2,120$177
$2,120$177
$2,120$177
$2,136$178
$2,160$180
$2,164$180
$2,172$181
$2,176$181
$2,176$181
$2,192$183
$2,202$184
$2,204$184
$2,212$184
$2,212$184
$2,216$185
$2,216$185
$2,232$186
$2,236$186
$2,238$187
$2,244$187
$2,262$189
$2,262$189
$2,274$190
$2,288$191
$2,300$192
$2,302$192
$2,316$193
$2,370$198
$2,536$211
$2,608$217

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 Toyota RAV4 and a 2024 Toyota Highlander
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Toyota RAV4 and a 2024 Toyota Highlander

The next chart displays the average cost to insure the two models rated for a variety of different driver ages. For a 2024 Toyota RAV4, average insurance cost ranges from $1,966 to $4,448 per year for the driver ages used. A 2024 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,928 to $4,372 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2024 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$6,830$6,727
20-Year-Old$4,448$4,372
25-Year-Old$2,570$2,534
30-Year-Old$2,358$2,334
40-Year-Old$2,212$2,180
50-Year-Old$1,966$1,928
60-Year-Old$1,840$1,804

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 two tables below show average car insurance rates for each trim level, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The model with cheapest auto insurance rates for 2024 is the Toyota Highlander.

2024 Toyota RAV4

$2,212

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Toyota RAV4
2024 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE AWD$1,954
LE 2WD2,006
XLE 2WD2,062
LE Hybrid AWD2,114
XLE AWD2,114
Limited Hybrid AWD2,136
XLE Hybrid AWD2,164
XSE Hybrid AWD2,172
XLE Premium 2WD2,192
SE Hybrid AWD2,202
Adventure AWD2,216
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD2,216
XLE Premium AWD2,236
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD2,244
Limited 2WD2,274
TRD Off-Road AWD2,302
Limited AWD2,316
Prime SE AWD2,536
Prime XSE AWD2,608
2024 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,212

2024 Toyota Highlander

$2,180

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Toyota RAV4
2024 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$2,006
Hybrid LE 2WD2,050
LE AWD2,050
XLE 2WD2,084
Hybrid XLE 2WD2,120
XLE AWD2,120
XSE 2WD2,120
XSE AWD2,160
Limited 2WD2,176
Bronze Edition 2WD2,176
Bronze Edition AWD2,204
Hybrid Limited 2WD2,212
Limited AWD2,212
Platinum 2WD2,232
Hybrid Limited AWD2,238
Hybrid Platinum 2WD2,262
Platinum AWD2,262
Hybrid Platinum AWD2,288
Hybrid LE AWD2,300
Hybrid XLE AWD2,370
2024 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$2,180

2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander

Average insurance rates for a 2023 Toyota RAV4 are $2,162 per year, while insurance for a 2023 Toyota Highlander averages $2,340 per year, making the Toyota RAV4 the model with better average insurance cost.

For the 19 trim levels available for the 2023 Toyota RAV4, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,940 per year, or about $162 per month.

The 2023 Toyota Highlander has 22 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the L 2WD model at an average cost of $2,050 per year, or about $171 per month.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at an average cost of $1,940 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD at an average cost of $2,628 per year.

The table below compares and ranks the cost of car insurance for 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, showing average cost for each trim level.

2023 Model Year Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,940$162
$2,000$167
$2,000$167
$2,048$171
$2,050$171
$2,056$171
$2,102$175
$2,104$175
$2,108$176
$2,126$177
$2,138$178
$2,144$179
$2,152$179
$2,164$180
$2,172$181
$2,190$183
$2,204$184
$2,224$185
$2,224$185
$2,244$187
$2,244$187
$2,260$188
$2,260$188
$2,286$191
$2,288$191
$2,292$191
$2,300$192
$2,324$194
$2,338$195
$2,354$196
$2,356$196
$2,378$198
$2,392$199
$2,418$202
$2,424$202
$2,454$205
$2,486$207
$2,550$213
$2,580$215
$2,604$217
$2,628$219

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 Toyota RAV4 and a 2023 Toyota Highlander
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2023 Toyota RAV4 and a 2023 Toyota Highlander

The rate chart below illustrates the average cost to insure the two models with different ages of drivers. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,916 to $4,354 per year for a 2023 Toyota RAV4, and $2,066 to $4,746 for a 2023 Toyota Highlander for the driver ages used.

Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2023 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$6,704$7,330
20-Year-Old$4,354$4,746
25-Year-Old$2,512$2,722
30-Year-Old$2,306$2,504
40-Year-Old$2,162$2,340
50-Year-Old$1,916$2,066
60-Year-Old$1,794$1,938

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 rate tables illustrate the average cost to insure all 2023 trim levels, along with an average cost for each model. The model with the cheapest car insurance rates for 2023 is the Toyota RAV4.

2023 Toyota RAV4

$2,162

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Toyota RAV4
2023 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,940
LE AWD2,000
XLE 2WD2,000
LE Hybrid AWD2,048
XLE AWD2,056
XLE Hybrid AWD2,102
XLE Premium 2WD2,108
SE Hybrid AWD2,138
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD2,144
XLE Premium AWD2,152
Adventure AWD2,164
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD2,190
Limited 2WD2,224
XSE Hybrid AWD2,224
Limited AWD2,260
TRD Off-Road AWD2,260
Limited Hybrid AWD2,288
Prime SE AWD2,354
Prime XSE AWD2,424
2023 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,162

2023 Toyota Highlander

$2,340

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Toyota RAV4
2023 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
L 2WD$2,050
L AWD2,104
LE 2WD2,126
LE AWD2,172
XLE 2WD2,204
XLE AWD2,244
XSE 2WD2,244
XSE AWD2,286
Bronze Edition 2WD2,292
Limited 2WD2,300
Bronze Edition AWD2,324
Limited AWD2,338
Platinum 2WD2,356
Hybrid LE 2WD2,378
Platinum AWD2,392
Hybrid LE AWD2,418
Hybrid XLE 2WD2,454
Hybrid XLE AWD2,486
Hybrid Limited 2WD2,550
Hybrid Limited AWD2,580
Hybrid Platinum 2WD2,604
Hybrid Platinum AWD2,628
2023 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$2,340

2022 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander

Average car insurance rates for a 2022 Toyota RAV4 are $2,066 per year, whereas insurance for a Toyota Highlander costs an average of $2,204 per year, making the Toyota RAV4 the better deal by $138 per year.

Within each different model, however, insurance cost varies noticeably depending on the trim level of the vehicle being insured.

For a 2022 Toyota RAV4, car insurance rates range from the lowest rate of $1,912 per year for the LE 2WD model up to the most expensive rate of $2,234 for the Prime XSE AWD model. For a 2022 Toyota Highlander, rates can range from $1,932 per year for the L 2WD model up to $2,480 for the Hybrid Platinum AWD model.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at an average of $1,912 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD at a cost of $2,480 per year.

For a 2022 Toyota RAV4, the cheapest models are the LE 2WD, LE AWD, and XLE 2WD. The cheapest Toyota Highlander models include the L 2WD, L AWD, and LE 2WD. On a monthly basis, insurance rates for all 2022 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models and trims range from $159 to $207 per month.

The next table compares the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2022 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, with average rates for every trim level for each model.

2022 Model Year Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,912$159
$1,932$161
$1,952$163
$1,956$163
$1,984$165
$1,986$166
$1,992$166
$1,998$167
$2,024$169
$2,036$170
$2,038$170
$2,044$170
$2,062$172
$2,070$173
$2,074$173
$2,084$174
$2,108$176
$2,108$176
$2,116$176
$2,122$177
$2,138$178
$2,142$179
$2,146$179
$2,150$179
$2,154$180
$2,158$180
$2,178$182
$2,190$183
$2,196$183
$2,212$184
$2,234$186
$2,242$187
$2,248$187
$2,286$191
$2,320$193
$2,352$196
$2,396$200
$2,430$203
$2,454$205
$2,480$207

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 Toyota RAV4 and a 2022 Toyota Highlander
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Toyota RAV4 and a 2022 Toyota Highlander

The chart below compares average Toyota RAV4 insurance cost to Toyota Highlander insurance cost for the 2022 model year and different driver ages.

Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2022 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$6,427$6,915
20-Year-Old$4,174$4,476
25-Year-Old$2,402$2,562
30-Year-Old$2,206$2,354
40-Year-Old$2,066$2,204
50-Year-Old$1,834$1,946
60-Year-Old$1,716$1,828

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 tables below detail insurance rates for all trim levels of 2022 RAV4 and Highlander models. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has an average insurance cost of $2,066 and the 2022 Toyota Highlander is $2,204, making the Toyota RAV4 cheaper by $138 per year.

2022 Toyota RAV4

$2,066

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Toyota RAV4
2022 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,912
LE AWD1,952
XLE 2WD1,956
LE Hybrid AWD1,986
XLE AWD1,992
XLE Hybrid AWD2,024
XLE Premium 2WD2,036
SE Hybrid AWD2,044
XLE Premium AWD2,062
Adventure AWD2,070
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD2,084
XSE Hybrid AWD2,116
Limited 2WD2,122
Limited AWD2,138
TRD Off-Road AWD2,142
Limited Hybrid AWD2,154
Prime SE AWD2,190
Prime XSE AWD2,234
2022 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,066

2022 Toyota Highlander

$2,204

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Toyota RAV4
2022 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,932
L AWD1,984
LE 2WD1,998
LE AWD2,038
XLE 2WD2,074
XLE AWD2,108
XSE 2WD2,108
Bronze Edition 2WD2,146
XSE AWD2,150
Limited 2WD2,158
Bronze Edition AWD2,178
Limited AWD2,196
Platinum 2WD2,212
Platinum AWD2,242
Hybrid LE 2WD2,248
Hybrid LE AWD2,286
Hybrid XLE 2WD2,320
Hybrid XLE AWD2,352
Hybrid Limited 2WD2,396
Hybrid Limited AWD2,430
Hybrid Platinum 2WD2,454
Hybrid Platinum AWD2,480
2022 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$2,204

2021 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander

For 2021 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota RAV4 is cheaper to insure by an average of $186 per year for this model year.

The next chart displays the average cost to insure the two models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2021 Toyota RAV4, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,838 to $4,168 per year. A 2021 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,998 to $4,598 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2021 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$6,399$7,103
20-Year-Old$4,168$4,598
25-Year-Old$2,400$2,624
30-Year-Old$2,202$2,404
40-Year-Old$2,068$2,254
50-Year-Old$1,838$1,998
60-Year-Old$1,722$1,874

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 12 Toyota RAV4 trim levels, the cheapest 2021 trim to insure is the LE 2WD model at an average cost of $1,890 per year. For the 17 trim levels available for the Toyota Highlander, the cheapest 2021 model to insure is the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,982 per year, or $165 per month.

When auto insurance rates for all 29 trim levels for the 2021 model year of both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at an average rate of $1,890 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD at an average of $2,598 per year.

The two tables below show the average cost to insure all 2021 trim levels, plus an average rate for each model.

2021 Toyota RAV4

$2,068

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,890
LE 4WD1,956
XLE Premium 2WD1,956
XLE 2WD2,024
XLE 4WD2,024
Hybrid XLE AWD2,070
XLE Premium 4WD2,090
Hybrid LE AWD2,136
Adventure 4WD2,154
Limited 2WD2,154
Limited 4WD2,154
Hybrid XSE AWD2,200
2021 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,068

2021 Toyota Highlander

$2,254

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,982
L 4WD2,048
LE 2WD2,048
LE 4WD2,048
XLE 2WD2,048
Limited 2WD2,114
XLE 4WD2,114
Limited 4WD2,178
Platinum 2WD2,178
Platinum 4WD2,178
Hybrid LE 2WD2,376
Hybrid LE 4WD2,376
Hybrid XLE 4WD2,440
Hybrid Limited 2WD2,554
Hybrid Limited 4WD2,554
Hybrid Platinum 2WD2,554
Hybrid Platinum 4WD2,598
2021 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$2,254

2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander

For 2020 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota RAV4 is cheaper to insure by an average of $184 per year for this comparison year.

The chart shown below shows the average cost to insure the two models with different drivers at the wheel. For a 2020 Toyota RAV4, insurance cost ranges from $1,786 to $4,050 per year for the age groups used in the chart. A 2020 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,944 to $4,472 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2020 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$6,216$6,906
20-Year-Old$4,050$4,472
25-Year-Old$2,330$2,554
30-Year-Old$2,136$2,338
40-Year-Old$2,008$2,192
50-Year-Old$1,786$1,944
60-Year-Old$1,672$1,824

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

For the 12 trims available for the 2020 Toyota RAV4, the cheapest model to insure is the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,840 per year, or about $153 per month.

For the 17 trims available for the Toyota Highlander, the cheapest 2020 trim to insure is the L 2WD model at a cost of $1,928 per year, or $161 per month.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at an average rate of $1,840 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD costing an average of $2,526 per year.

The tables shown below show the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2020 models, including an overall average rate.

2020 Toyota RAV4

$2,008

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Toyota RAV4
2020 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,840
LE 4WD1,902
XLE Premium 2WD1,902
XLE 2WD1,966
XLE 4WD1,966
Hybrid XLE AWD2,010
XLE Premium 4WD2,030
Hybrid LE AWD2,074
Adventure 4WD2,092
Limited 2WD2,092
Limited 4WD2,092
Hybrid XSE AWD2,136
2020 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,008

2020 Toyota Highlander

$2,192

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Toyota RAV4
2020 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,928
L 4WD1,990
LE 2WD1,990
LE 4WD1,990
XLE 2WD1,990
Limited 2WD2,052
XLE 4WD2,052
Limited 4WD2,118
Platinum 2WD2,118
Platinum 4WD2,118
Hybrid LE 2WD2,312
Hybrid LE 4WD2,312
Hybrid XLE 4WD2,376
Hybrid Limited 2WD2,482
Hybrid Limited 4WD2,482
Hybrid Platinum 2WD2,482
Hybrid Platinum 4WD2,526
2020 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$2,192

2019 Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander

For 2019 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota RAV4 is cheaper to insure by an average of $176 per year.

The next chart illustrates the average cost to insure both 2019 models for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2019 Toyota RAV4, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,678 to $3,790 per year for these driver ages. A 2019 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,828 to $4,208 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2019 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$5,816$6,507
20-Year-Old$3,790$4,208
25-Year-Old$2,186$2,398
30-Year-Old$2,004$2,198
40-Year-Old$1,886$2,062
50-Year-Old$1,678$1,828
60-Year-Old$1,570$1,716

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 Toyota RAV4 has 13 trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,742 per year, or around $145 per month.

The 2019 Toyota Highlander has 17 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,854 per year, or $155 per month.

When looking at the aggregated rates by trim for both models, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at an average of $1,742 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum 4WD at an average of $2,262 per year.

The two tables below show the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2019 models, along with the average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest auto insurance rates for 2019 is the Toyota RAV4.

2019 Toyota RAV4

$1,886

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Toyota RAV4
2019 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,742
Hybrid LE AWD1,796
LE 4WD1,804
XLE 2WD1,804
Hybrid XLE AWD1,846
XLE 4WD1,864
XLE Premium 2WD1,864
Adventure 4WD1,926
XLE Premium 4WD1,926
Hybrid Limited AWD1,968
Hybrid XSE AWD1,978
Limited 2WD1,986
Limited 4WD1,986
2019 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,886

2019 Toyota Highlander

$2,062

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Toyota RAV4
2019 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,854
LE 4WD1,914
LE Plus 2WD1,976
LE Plus 4WD1,976
XLE 2WD1,976
Limited 2WD2,036
Limited 4WD2,036
SE 2WD2,036
SE 4WD2,036
XLE 4WD2,036
Limited Platinum 2WD2,098
Limited Platinum 4WD2,098
Hybrid 4WD2,140
Hybrid LE 4WD2,140
Hybrid XLE 4WD2,202
Hybrid Limited 4WD2,262
Hybrid Limited Platinum 4WD2,262
2019 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$2,062

2018 Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander

When comparing insurance cost for 2018 models, a Toyota RAV4 costs an average of $1,794 per year to insure and a Toyota Highlander costs $1,970, making the Toyota RAV4 cheaper to insure by $176 per year.

The chart below displays the average cost to insure both models for a range of driver ages. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,598 to $3,604 per year for a 2018 Toyota RAV4, and $1,750 to $4,014 for a 2018 Toyota Highlander.

Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2018 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$5,516$6,191
20-Year-Old$3,604$4,014
25-Year-Old$2,076$2,292
30-Year-Old$1,902$2,098
40-Year-Old$1,794$1,970
50-Year-Old$1,598$1,750
60-Year-Old$1,498$1,642

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

Out of 16 trims for the 2018 Toyota RAV4, the cheapest rates are on the LE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,676 per year, or around $140 per month.

The 2018 Toyota Highlander has 16 trim levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,772 per year.

When rates for all 32 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at an average of $1,676 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4WD at an average of $2,184 per year.

The rate tables below illustrate the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2018 models, including the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2018 car insurance battle is the Toyota RAV4.

2018 Toyota RAV4

$1,794

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Toyota RAV4
2018 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,676
LE 4WD1,676
XLE 2WD1,676
Hybrid LE AWD1,722
Adventure 2WD1,732
XLE 4WD1,732
Hybrid XLE AWD1,766
Adventure 4WD1,790
SE 2WD1,790
Hybrid SE AWD1,836
Limited 2WD1,846
Limited 4WD1,846
SE 4WD1,846
Hybrid Limited AWD1,880
Platinum 2WD1,904
Platinum 4WD1,962
2018 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,794

2018 Toyota Highlander

$1,970

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Toyota RAV4
2018 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,772
LE 4WD1,828
Plus 2WD1,828
Plus 4WD1,886
XLE 2WD1,886
Limited 4WD1,942
SE 4WD1,942
XLE 4WD1,942
SE 2WD1,970
Limited Platinum 4WD2,000
Limited 2WD2,026
Limited Platinum 2WD2,026
Hybrid LE 4WD2,046
Hybrid XLE 4WD2,104
Hybrid 4WD2,168
Hybrid Limited 4WD2,184
2018 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,970

2017 Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander

When comparing insurance rates for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota RAV4 has cheaper rates by an average of $124 per year for this model year.

The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure both models with different driver age groups. For a 2017 Toyota RAV4, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,568 to $3,524 per year for the included driver ages. A 2017 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,670 to $3,820 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2017 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$5,392$5,887
20-Year-Old$3,524$3,820
25-Year-Old$2,034$2,182
30-Year-Old$1,860$1,998
40-Year-Old$1,754$1,878
50-Year-Old$1,568$1,670
60-Year-Old$1,466$1,566

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

For the 12 trims available for the 2017 Toyota RAV4, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,618 per year, or $135 per month. For the 14 trim levels available for the Toyota Highlander, the cheapest 2017 model to insure is the LE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,704.

When average car insurance prices for all 26 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at an average rate of $1,618 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD costing an average of $2,076 per year.

The next two rate tables illustrate average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2017 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander, including an overall average cost for each model. The 2017 Toyota RAV4 reigns victorious over the 2017 Toyota Highlander for the cheapest average car insurance rates.

2017 Toyota RAV4

$1,754

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Toyota RAV4
2017 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,618
LE 4WD1,672
XLE 2WD1,672
Hybrid XLE AWD1,700
SE 2WD1,728
XLE 4WD1,728
Limited 2WD1,782
SE 4WD1,782
Hybrid Limited AWD1,808
Limited 4WD1,834
Platinum 2WD1,834
Platinum AWD 4WD1,888
2017 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,754

2017 Toyota Highlander

$1,878

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Toyota RAV4
2017 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,704
LE 4WD1,758
Plus 2WD1,758
Plus 4WD1,814
XLE 2WD1,814
XLE 4WD1,814
Limited 2WD1,866
Limited 4WD1,866
Platinum 2WD1,866
Platinum 4WD1,920
Hybrid LE 4WD1,968
Hybrid Limited 4WD2,022
Hybrid XLE 4WD2,022
Hybrid Platinum 4WD2,076
2017 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,878

2016 Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander

For 2016 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota RAV4 has lower-cost car insurance by an average of $214 per year for this model year.

The chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2016 models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,464 to $3,274 per year for a 2016 Toyota RAV4, and $1,650 to $3,748 for a 2016 Toyota Highlander for the included age groups.

Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 9: Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2016 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$5,001$5,761
20-Year-Old$3,274$3,748
25-Year-Old$1,892$2,148
30-Year-Old$1,732$1,962
40-Year-Old$1,634$1,848
50-Year-Old$1,464$1,650
60-Year-Old$1,368$1,544

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

Out of 10 Toyota RAV4 trims, the cheapest 2016 trim to insure is the LE 2WD model at an average cost of $1,540 per year. Out of the 12 trim levels available for the Toyota Highlander, the cheapest 2016 trim to insure is the LE 2WD model at a cost of $1,674.

When car insurance rates for all 22 trim levels for both 2016 models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at a cost of $1,540 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD at an average of $2,078 per year.

The next two tables illustrate the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2016 models, along with the average rate for each model. The cheapest to insure for the 2016 model year is the Toyota RAV4.

2016 Toyota RAV4

$1,634

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Toyota RAV4
2016 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,540
LE 4WD1,540
XLE 2WD1,590
XLE 4WD1,590
SE 2WD1,638
Hybrid XLE AWD1,640
Limited 2WD1,688
Limited 4WD1,688
SE 4WD1,688
Hybrid Limited AWD1,740
2016 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,634

2016 Toyota Highlander

$1,848

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Toyota RAV4
2016 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,674
LE 4WD1,724
Plus 2WD1,774
Plus 4WD1,774
XLE 2WD1,824
XLE 4WD1,824
Limited 2WD1,872
Limited 4WD1,872
Platinum 2WD1,872
Platinum 4WD1,872
Hybrid Limited 4WD2,028
Hybrid Platinum 4WD2,078
2016 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,848

2015 Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander

For 2015 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota RAV4 has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $160 per year.

The rate chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both 2015 models for drivers from age 20 to 50. For a 2015 Toyota RAV4, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,350 to $3,002 per year for the included age groups. A 2015 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,482 to $3,356 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages.
Figure 10: Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2015 model year Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$4,576$5,160
20-Year-Old$3,002$3,356
25-Year-Old$1,736$1,926
30-Year-Old$1,588$1,764
40-Year-Old$1,500$1,660
50-Year-Old$1,350$1,482
60-Year-Old$1,260$1,386

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

For the six trim levels available for the 2015 Toyota RAV4, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,426 per year.

Out of the 12 trims available for the Toyota Highlander, the cheapest 2015 trim level to insure is the LE 2WD model at a cost of $1,496 per year, or about $125 per month.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at an average rate of $1,426 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD at an average of $1,916 per year.

The next two tables show trim level insurance cost averages for both 2015 models, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest car insurance rates for 2015 is the Toyota RAV4.

2015 Toyota RAV4

$1,500

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Toyota RAV4
2015 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,426
LE 4WD1,472
XLE 2WD1,472
XLE 4WD1,516
Limited 2WD1,558
Limited 4WD1,558
2015 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,500

2015 Toyota Highlander

$1,660

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Toyota RAV4
2015 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,496
LE 4WD1,540
Plus 2WD1,540
Plus 4WD1,588
Limited 2WD1,632
XLE 2WD1,632
XLE 4WD1,632
Limited 4WD1,680
Platinum 2WD1,680
Platinum 4WD1,680
Hybrid Limited 4WD1,916
Hybrid Platinum 4WD1,916
2015 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,660

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