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 $20 per year, $1,748 compared to $1,728.
  • For a 2024 Toyota RAV4, average full-coverage car insurance rates range from $1,546 to $2,046 per year, while a 2024 Toyota Highlander ranges from $1,588 to $1,874 for full-coverage.
  • Average car insurance cost per month for the Toyota RAV4 is 1.4% more expensive than the Toyota Highlander, at $146 versus $144, a difference of $2.

Is a Toyota RAV4 or Highlander cheaper to insure?

Insurance on a 2024 Toyota RAV4 averages $1,748 per year, while insurance for a 2024 Toyota Highlander costs an average of $1,728 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 $1,546 per year, or around $129 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 $1,588 per year, or $132 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 $1,546 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD costing an average of $2,046 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
$1,546$129
$1,586$132
$1,588$132
$1,620$135
$1,620$135
$1,632$136
$1,648$137
$1,672$139
$1,672$139
$1,676$140
$1,676$140
$1,676$140
$1,678$140
$1,710$143
$1,712$143
$1,716$143
$1,722$144
$1,722$144
$1,734$145
$1,740$145
$1,744$145
$1,750$146
$1,750$146
$1,752$146
$1,752$146
$1,768$147
$1,770$148
$1,772$148
$1,776$148
$1,790$149
$1,790$149
$1,796$150
$1,812$151
$1,818$152
$1,820$152
$1,820$152
$1,874$156
$1,994$166
$2,046$171

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 Toyota RAV4 vs Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost by Trim Level

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 $1,556 to $3,514 per year for the driver ages used. A 2024 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,524 to $3,460 to insure per year.

Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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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. 2024 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2024 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$5,394$5,321
20-Year-Old$3,514$3,460
25-Year-Old$2,030$2,006
30-Year-Old$1,862$1,848
40-Year-Old$1,748$1,728
50-Year-Old$1,556$1,524
60-Year-Old$1,454$1,430

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 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

$1,748

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Toyota RAV4
2024 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE AWD$1,546
LE 2WD1,586
XLE 2WD1,632
LE Hybrid AWD1,672
XLE AWD1,672
Limited Hybrid AWD1,678
XLE Hybrid AWD1,712
XSE Hybrid AWD1,716
XLE Premium 2WD1,734
SE Hybrid AWD1,740
Adventure AWD1,752
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD1,752
XLE Premium AWD1,770
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD1,776
Limited 2WD1,796
Limited AWD1,820
TRD Off-Road AWD1,820
Prime SE AWD1,994
Prime XSE AWD2,046
2024 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,748

2024 Toyota Highlander

$1,728

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Toyota RAV4
2024 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,588
Hybrid LE 2WD1,620
LE AWD1,620
XLE 2WD1,648
Hybrid XLE 2WD1,676
XLE AWD1,676
XSE 2WD1,676
XSE AWD1,710
Limited 2WD1,722
Bronze Edition 2WD1,722
Bronze Edition AWD1,744
Hybrid Limited 2WD1,750
Limited AWD1,750
Platinum 2WD1,768
Hybrid Limited AWD1,772
Hybrid Platinum 2WD1,790
Platinum AWD1,790
Hybrid Platinum AWD1,812
Hybrid LE AWD1,818
Hybrid XLE AWD1,874
2024 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,728

2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander

Average insurance rates for a 2023 Toyota RAV4 are $1,710 per year, while insurance for a 2023 Toyota Highlander averages $1,844 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 $1,534 per year, or about $128 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 $1,616 per year, or about $135 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 $1,534 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD at an average cost of $2,070 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
$1,534$128
$1,582$132
$1,582$132
$1,616$135
$1,620$135
$1,626$136
$1,658$138
$1,662$139
$1,668$139
$1,674$140
$1,690$141
$1,696$141
$1,702$142
$1,712$143
$1,712$143
$1,732$144
$1,738$145
$1,760$147
$1,760$147
$1,770$148
$1,770$148
$1,786$149
$1,786$149
$1,802$150
$1,808$151
$1,810$151
$1,814$151
$1,834$153
$1,844$154
$1,858$155
$1,862$155
$1,876$156
$1,888$157
$1,906$159
$1,918$160
$1,934$161
$1,958$163
$2,010$168
$2,032$169
$2,054$171
$2,070$173

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 Toyota RAV4 vs Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost by Trim Level

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 $1,514 to $3,446 per year for a 2023 Toyota RAV4, and $1,630 to $3,742 for a 2023 Toyota Highlander for the driver ages used.

Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2023 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2023 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$5,303$5,780
20-Year-Old$3,446$3,742
25-Year-Old$1,984$2,146
30-Year-Old$1,824$1,974
40-Year-Old$1,710$1,844
50-Year-Old$1,514$1,630
60-Year-Old$1,418$1,528

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 23, 2024

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

$1,710

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Toyota RAV4
2023 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,534
LE AWD1,582
XLE 2WD1,582
LE Hybrid AWD1,620
XLE AWD1,626
XLE Hybrid AWD1,662
XLE Premium 2WD1,668
SE Hybrid AWD1,690
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD1,696
XLE Premium AWD1,702
Adventure AWD1,712
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD1,732
Limited 2WD1,760
XSE Hybrid AWD1,760
Limited AWD1,786
TRD Off-Road AWD1,786
Limited Hybrid AWD1,810
Prime SE AWD1,862
Prime XSE AWD1,918
2023 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,710

2023 Toyota Highlander

$1,844

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Toyota RAV4
2023 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,616
L AWD1,658
LE 2WD1,674
LE AWD1,712
XLE 2WD1,738
XLE AWD1,770
XSE 2WD1,770
XSE AWD1,802
Bronze Edition 2WD1,808
Limited 2WD1,814
Bronze Edition AWD1,834
Limited AWD1,844
Platinum 2WD1,858
Hybrid LE 2WD1,876
Platinum AWD1,888
Hybrid LE AWD1,906
Hybrid XLE 2WD1,934
Hybrid XLE AWD1,958
Hybrid Limited 2WD2,010
Hybrid Limited AWD2,032
Hybrid Platinum 2WD2,054
Hybrid Platinum AWD2,070
2023 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,844

2022 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander

Average car insurance rates for a 2022 Toyota RAV4 are $1,636 per year, whereas insurance for a Toyota Highlander costs an average of $1,744 per year, making the Toyota RAV4 the better deal by $108 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 $1,512 per year for the LE 2WD model up to the most expensive rate of $1,768 for the Prime XSE AWD model. For a 2022 Toyota Highlander, rates can range from $1,530 per year for the L 2WD model up to $1,964 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 $1,512 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD at a cost of $1,964 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 $126 to $164 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
$1,512$126
$1,530$128
$1,544$129
$1,548$129
$1,570$131
$1,570$131
$1,576$131
$1,580$132
$1,602$134
$1,610$134
$1,614$135
$1,616$135
$1,632$136
$1,638$137
$1,642$137
$1,648$137
$1,668$139
$1,668$139
$1,674$140
$1,680$140
$1,690$141
$1,694$141
$1,698$142
$1,702$142
$1,704$142
$1,708$142
$1,724$144
$1,732$144
$1,738$145
$1,750$146
$1,768$147
$1,774$148
$1,780$148
$1,810$151
$1,836$153
$1,860$155
$1,896$158
$1,924$160
$1,942$162
$1,964$164

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

2022 Toyota RAV4 vs Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost by Trim Level

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

Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2022 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2022 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$5,087$5,471
20-Year-Old$3,302$3,540
25-Year-Old$1,900$2,028
30-Year-Old$1,746$1,864
40-Year-Old$1,636$1,744
50-Year-Old$1,452$1,540
60-Year-Old$1,358$1,446

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 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 $1,636 and the 2022 Toyota Highlander is $1,744, making the Toyota RAV4 cheaper by $108 per year.

2022 Toyota RAV4

$1,636

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Toyota RAV4
2022 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,512
LE AWD1,544
XLE 2WD1,548
LE Hybrid AWD1,570
XLE AWD1,576
XLE Hybrid AWD1,602
XLE Premium 2WD1,610
SE Hybrid AWD1,616
XLE Premium AWD1,632
Adventure AWD1,638
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD1,648
XSE Hybrid AWD1,674
Limited 2WD1,680
Limited AWD1,690
TRD Off-Road AWD1,694
Limited Hybrid AWD1,704
Prime SE AWD1,732
Prime XSE AWD1,768
2022 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,636

2022 Toyota Highlander

$1,744

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Toyota RAV4
2022 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,530
L AWD1,570
LE 2WD1,580
LE AWD1,614
XLE 2WD1,642
XLE AWD1,668
XSE 2WD1,668
Bronze Edition 2WD1,698
XSE AWD1,702
Limited 2WD1,708
Bronze Edition AWD1,724
Limited AWD1,738
Platinum 2WD1,750
Platinum AWD1,774
Hybrid LE 2WD1,780
Hybrid LE AWD1,810
Hybrid XLE 2WD1,836
Hybrid XLE AWD1,860
Hybrid Limited 2WD1,896
Hybrid Limited AWD1,924
Hybrid Platinum 2WD1,942
Hybrid Platinum AWD1,964
2022 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,744

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 $156 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 $1,456 to $3,296 per year. A 2021 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,588 to $3,652 to insure per year.

Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2021 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2021 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$5,063$5,639
20-Year-Old$3,296$3,652
25-Year-Old$1,900$2,084
30-Year-Old$1,740$1,910
40-Year-Old$1,634$1,790
50-Year-Old$1,456$1,588
60-Year-Old$1,362$1,490

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 12 Toyota RAV4 trim levels, the cheapest 2021 trim to insure is the LE 2WD model at an average cost of $1,496 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 $1,574 per year, or $131 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 $1,496 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD at an average of $2,062 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

$1,634

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,496
LE 4WD1,548
XLE Premium 2WD1,548
XLE 2WD1,598
XLE 4WD1,598
Hybrid XLE AWD1,636
XLE Premium 4WD1,652
Hybrid LE AWD1,688
Adventure 4WD1,704
Limited 2WD1,704
Limited 4WD1,704
Hybrid XSE AWD1,742
2021 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,634

2021 Toyota Highlander

$1,790

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Toyota RAV4
2021 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,574
L 4WD1,626
LE 2WD1,626
LE 4WD1,626
XLE 2WD1,626
Limited 2WD1,678
XLE 4WD1,678
Limited 4WD1,730
Platinum 2WD1,730
Platinum 4WD1,730
Hybrid LE 2WD1,884
Hybrid LE 4WD1,884
Hybrid XLE 4WD1,938
Hybrid Limited 2WD2,026
Hybrid Limited 4WD2,026
Hybrid Platinum 2WD2,026
Hybrid Platinum 4WD2,062
2021 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,790

2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander

For 2020 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota RAV4 is cheaper to insure by an average of $146 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 $1,416 to $3,204 per year for the age groups used in the chart. A 2020 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,542 to $3,542 to insure per year.

Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2020 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2020 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$4,914$5,470
20-Year-Old$3,204$3,542
25-Year-Old$1,844$2,022
30-Year-Old$1,690$1,852
40-Year-Old$1,590$1,736
50-Year-Old$1,416$1,542
60-Year-Old$1,326$1,444

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

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 $1,456 per year, or about $121 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 $1,526 per year, or $127 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 $1,456 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD costing an average of $1,998 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

$1,590

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Toyota RAV4
2020 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,456
LE 4WD1,504
XLE Premium 2WD1,504
XLE 2WD1,556
XLE 4WD1,556
Hybrid XLE AWD1,590
XLE Premium 4WD1,604
Hybrid LE AWD1,640
Adventure 4WD1,656
Limited 2WD1,656
Limited 4WD1,656
Hybrid XSE AWD1,692
2020 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,590

2020 Toyota Highlander

$1,736

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Toyota RAV4
2020 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
L 2WD$1,526
L 4WD1,578
LE 2WD1,578
LE 4WD1,578
XLE 2WD1,578
Limited 2WD1,626
XLE 4WD1,626
Limited 4WD1,678
Platinum 2WD1,678
Platinum 4WD1,678
Hybrid LE 2WD1,830
Hybrid LE 4WD1,830
Hybrid XLE 4WD1,880
Hybrid Limited 2WD1,966
Hybrid Limited 4WD1,966
Hybrid Platinum 2WD1,966
Hybrid Platinum 4WD1,998
2020 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,736

2019 Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander

For 2019 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota RAV4 is cheaper to insure by an average of $142 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 $1,328 to $3,000 per year for these driver ages. A 2019 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,446 to $3,328 to insure per year.

Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2019 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$4,605$5,145
20-Year-Old$3,000$3,328
25-Year-Old$1,728$1,898
30-Year-Old$1,582$1,738
40-Year-Old$1,490$1,632
50-Year-Old$1,328$1,446
60-Year-Old$1,242$1,356

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 Toyota RAV4 has 13 trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,378 per year, or around $115 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 $1,466 per year, or $122 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 $1,378 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum 4WD at an average of $1,788 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

$1,490

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Toyota RAV4
2019 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,378
Hybrid LE AWD1,420
LE 4WD1,426
XLE 2WD1,426
Hybrid XLE AWD1,460
XLE 4WD1,474
XLE Premium 2WD1,474
Adventure 4WD1,522
XLE Premium 4WD1,522
Hybrid Limited AWD1,556
Hybrid XSE AWD1,564
Limited 2WD1,570
Limited 4WD1,570
2019 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,490

2019 Toyota Highlander

$1,632

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Toyota RAV4
2019 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,466
LE 4WD1,514
LE Plus 2WD1,562
LE Plus 4WD1,562
XLE 2WD1,562
Limited 2WD1,610
Limited 4WD1,610
SE 2WD1,610
SE 4WD1,610
XLE 4WD1,610
Limited Platinum 2WD1,658
Limited Platinum 4WD1,658
Hybrid 4WD1,692
Hybrid LE 4WD1,692
Hybrid XLE 4WD1,740
Hybrid Limited 4WD1,788
Hybrid Limited Platinum 4WD1,788
2019 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,632

2018 Toyota RAV4 vs Highlander

When comparing insurance cost for 2018 models, a Toyota RAV4 costs an average of $1,418 per year to insure and a Toyota Highlander costs $1,560, making the Toyota RAV4 cheaper to insure by $142 per year.

The chart below displays the average cost to insure both models for a range of driver ages. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,266 to $2,850 per year for a 2018 Toyota RAV4, and $1,384 to $3,174 for a 2018 Toyota Highlander.

Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2018 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2018 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$4,364$4,899
20-Year-Old$2,850$3,174
25-Year-Old$1,642$1,814
30-Year-Old$1,506$1,662
40-Year-Old$1,418$1,560
50-Year-Old$1,266$1,384
60-Year-Old$1,184$1,300

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

Out of 16 trims for the 2018 Toyota RAV4, the cheapest rates are on the LE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,326 per year, or around $111 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 $1,402 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 $1,326 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4WD at an average of $1,728 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

$1,418

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Toyota RAV4
2018 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,326
LE 4WD1,326
XLE 2WD1,326
Hybrid LE AWD1,364
Adventure 2WD1,372
XLE 4WD1,372
Hybrid XLE AWD1,398
Adventure 4WD1,416
SE 2WD1,416
Hybrid SE AWD1,454
Limited 2WD1,460
Limited 4WD1,460
SE 4WD1,460
Hybrid Limited AWD1,486
Platinum 2WD1,506
Platinum 4WD1,552
2018 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,418

2018 Toyota Highlander

$1,560

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Toyota RAV4
2018 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,402
LE 4WD1,446
Plus 2WD1,446
Plus 4WD1,492
XLE 2WD1,492
Limited 4WD1,536
SE 4WD1,536
XLE 4WD1,536
SE 2WD1,558
Limited Platinum 4WD1,582
Limited 2WD1,604
Limited Platinum 2WD1,604
Hybrid LE 4WD1,618
Hybrid XLE 4WD1,664
Hybrid 4WD1,716
Hybrid Limited 4WD1,728
2018 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,560

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 $96 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 $1,240 to $2,788 per year for the included driver ages. A 2017 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,320 to $3,020 to insure per year.

Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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. 2017 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2017 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$4,263$4,661
20-Year-Old$2,788$3,020
25-Year-Old$1,608$1,724
30-Year-Old$1,472$1,582
40-Year-Old$1,388$1,484
50-Year-Old$1,240$1,320
60-Year-Old$1,162$1,236

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

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 $1,280 per year, or $107 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 $1,350.

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 $1,280 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD costing an average of $1,644 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

$1,388

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Toyota RAV4
2017 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,280
LE 4WD1,324
XLE 2WD1,324
Hybrid XLE AWD1,346
SE 2WD1,366
XLE 4WD1,366
Limited 2WD1,410
SE 4WD1,410
Hybrid Limited AWD1,430
Limited 4WD1,452
Platinum 2WD1,452
Platinum AWD 4WD1,496
2017 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,388

2017 Toyota Highlander

$1,484

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Toyota RAV4
2017 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,350
LE 4WD1,392
Plus 2WD1,392
Plus 4WD1,434
XLE 2WD1,434
XLE 4WD1,434
Limited 2WD1,478
Limited 4WD1,478
Platinum 2WD1,478
Platinum 4WD1,520
Hybrid LE 4WD1,558
Hybrid Limited 4WD1,600
Hybrid XLE 4WD1,600
Hybrid Platinum 4WD1,644
2017 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,484

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 $172 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 $1,160 to $2,590 per year for a 2016 Toyota RAV4, and $1,306 to $2,968 for a 2016 Toyota Highlander for the included age groups.

Figure 9: Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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. 2016 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2016 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$3,956$4,556
20-Year-Old$2,590$2,968
25-Year-Old$1,496$1,698
30-Year-Old$1,370$1,556
40-Year-Old$1,292$1,464
50-Year-Old$1,160$1,306
60-Year-Old$1,084$1,222

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 22, 2024

Out of 10 Toyota RAV4 trims, the cheapest 2016 trim to insure is the LE 2WD model at an average cost of $1,220 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 $1,326.

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 $1,220 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD at an average of $1,644 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

$1,292

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Toyota RAV4
2016 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,220
LE 4WD1,220
XLE 2WD1,258
XLE 4WD1,258
Hybrid XLE AWD1,296
SE 2WD1,296
Limited 2WD1,338
Limited 4WD1,338
SE 4WD1,338
Hybrid Limited AWD1,376
2016 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,292

2016 Toyota Highlander

$1,464

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Toyota RAV4
2016 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,326
LE 4WD1,364
Plus 2WD1,404
Plus 4WD1,404
XLE 2WD1,444
XLE 4WD1,444
Limited 2WD1,482
Limited 4WD1,482
Platinum 2WD1,482
Platinum 4WD1,482
Hybrid Limited 4WD1,604
Hybrid Platinum 4WD1,644
2016 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,464

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 $126 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 $1,068 to $2,374 per year for the included age groups. A 2015 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,172 to $2,656 to insure per year.

Figure 10: Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Highlander models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2015 Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
2015 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Highlander Insurance Cost
Driver Age Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander
18-Year-Old$3,620$4,083
20-Year-Old$2,374$2,656
25-Year-Old$1,372$1,524
30-Year-Old$1,254$1,396
40-Year-Old$1,188$1,314
50-Year-Old$1,068$1,172
60-Year-Old$996$1,098

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 23, 2024

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 $1,130 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 $1,184 per year, or about $99 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 $1,130 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD at an average of $1,518 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

$1,188

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Toyota RAV4
2015 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,130
LE 4WD1,166
XLE 2WD1,166
XLE 4WD1,202
Limited 2WD1,234
Limited 4WD1,234
2015 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,188

2015 Toyota Highlander

$1,314

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Toyota RAV4
2015 Toyota Highlander TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,184
LE 4WD1,220
Plus 2WD1,220
Plus 4WD1,256
Limited 2WD1,294
XLE 2WD1,294
XLE 4WD1,294
Limited 4WD1,328
Platinum 2WD1,328
Platinum 4WD1,328
Hybrid Limited 4WD1,518
Hybrid Platinum 4WD1,518
2015 Toyota Highlander Average Rate$1,314

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