- When comparing the newest models, a Toyota Highlander is cheaper to insure than a Toyota Tacoma by $192 per year.
- For a 2024 Toyota Tacoma, auto insurance prices cost from $1,742 to $2,112 per year, while insurance for a 2024 Highlander ranges from $1,588 to $1,874, depending on trim level.
- The Toyota Tacoma averages $37 more per year than the national average car insurance rate of $1,883, while the Highlander costs an average of $155 less per year.
Is insurance cheaper on a Toyota Tacoma or Highlander?
When comparing the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander for the 2024 model year, the model with the cheapest average car insurance rates is the Toyota Highlander. Average car insurance rates for the Toyota Tacoma are $1,920 per year, while the Toyota Highlander costs an average of $1,728 per year.
For the 19 trims available for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, the cheapest trim to insure is the SR XtraCab 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,742 per year. For the 20 trims available for the Toyota Highlander, the cheapest 2024 trim level to insure is the LE 2WD model at a cost of $1,588.
When looking at the aggregated rates by trim for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander LE 2WD at a cost of $1,588 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter costing $2,112 per year.
The rate table below compares and ranks the cost of car insurance for 2024 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander models, broken down by trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Highlander LE 2WD | $1,588 | $132 |
Highlander Hybrid LE 2WD | $1,620 | $135 |
Highlander LE AWD | $1,620 | $135 |
Highlander XLE 2WD | $1,648 | $137 |
Highlander Hybrid XLE 2WD | $1,676 | $140 |
Highlander XLE AWD | $1,676 | $140 |
Highlander XSE 2WD | $1,676 | $140 |
Highlander XSE AWD | $1,710 | $143 |
Highlander Limited 2WD | $1,722 | $144 |
Highlander Bronze Edition 2WD | $1,722 | $144 |
Tacoma SR XtraCab 2WD | $1,742 | $145 |
Highlander Bronze Edition AWD | $1,744 | $145 |
Highlander Hybrid Limited 2WD | $1,750 | $146 |
Highlander Limited AWD | $1,750 | $146 |
Highlander Platinum 2WD | $1,768 | $147 |
Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD | $1,772 | $148 |
Tacoma SR5 XtraCab 2WD | $1,790 | $149 |
Highlander Hybrid Platinum 2WD | $1,790 | $149 |
Highlander Platinum AWD | $1,790 | $149 |
Tacoma SR Double Cab 2WD | $1,794 | $150 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 2WD | $1,810 | $151 |
Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD | $1,812 | $151 |
Highlander Hybrid LE AWD | $1,818 | $152 |
Tacoma SR XtraCab 4WD | $1,822 | $152 |
Tacoma SR5 XtraCab 4WD | $1,860 | $155 |
Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD | $1,874 | $156 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 4WD | $1,890 | $158 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab V6 2WD | $1,894 | $158 |
Tacoma TRD PreRunner | $1,900 | $158 |
Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 2WD | $1,924 | $160 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 4WD | $1,946 | $162 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 2WD | $1,952 | $163 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 4WD | $1,974 | $165 |
Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4WD | $1,974 | $165 |
Tacoma Limited 2WD | $1,998 | $167 |
Tacoma Trail Special Edition AWD | $2,002 | $167 |
Tacoma Limited AWD | $2,036 | $170 |
Tacoma TRD Pro AWD | $2,074 | $173 |
Tacoma Trailhunter | $2,112 | $176 |
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
The rate chart below displays the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,710 to $3,888 per year for a 2024 Toyota Tacoma, and $1,524 to $3,460 for a 2024 Toyota Highlander for the age groups used in the chart.
The tables shown below display the average cost to insure all 2024 trim levels, plus the average rate for each model. The 2024 Toyota Highlander can declare victory over the 2024 Toyota Tacoma for the cheapest average car insurance rates.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
$1,920
2024 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR XtraCab 2WD | $1,742 |
SR5 XtraCab 2WD | 1,790 |
SR Double Cab 2WD | 1,794 |
SR5 Double Cab 2WD | 1,810 |
SR XtraCab 4WD | 1,822 |
SR5 XtraCab 4WD | 1,860 |
SR5 Double Cab 4WD | 1,890 |
SR5 Double Cab V6 2WD | 1,894 |
TRD PreRunner | 1,900 |
TRD Off-Road Double Cab 2WD | 1,924 |
SR5 Double Cab 4WD | 1,946 |
TRD Sport Double Cab 2WD | 1,952 |
TRD Sport Double Cab 4WD | 1,974 |
TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4WD | 1,974 |
Limited 2WD | 1,998 |
Trail Special Edition AWD | 2,002 |
Limited AWD | 2,036 |
TRD Pro AWD | 2,074 |
Trailhunter | 2,112 |
2024 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,920 |
2024 Toyota Highlander
$1,728
2024 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LE 2WD | $1,588 |
Hybrid LE 2WD | 1,620 |
LE AWD | 1,620 |
XLE 2WD | 1,648 |
Hybrid XLE 2WD | 1,676 |
XLE AWD | 1,676 |
XSE 2WD | 1,676 |
XSE AWD | 1,710 |
Limited 2WD | 1,722 |
Bronze Edition 2WD | 1,722 |
Bronze Edition AWD | 1,744 |
Hybrid Limited 2WD | 1,750 |
Limited AWD | 1,750 |
Platinum 2WD | 1,768 |
Hybrid Limited AWD | 1,772 |
Hybrid Platinum 2WD | 1,790 |
Platinum AWD | 1,790 |
Hybrid Platinum AWD | 1,812 |
Hybrid LE AWD | 1,818 |
Hybrid XLE AWD | 1,874 |
2024 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,728 |
2023 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Highlander
Insurance rates on a 2023 Toyota Tacoma cost an average of $1,684 per year, while the 2023 Toyota Highlander costs an average of $1,844 per year, making the Toyota Tacoma the cheaper model to insure by $160 per year.
Out of 24 Toyota Tacoma trim levels, the cheapest 2023 trim level to insure is the SR Access Cab 4WD trim at an average cost of $1,564 per year. For the 22 trim levels available for the Toyota Highlander, the cheapest 2023 model to insure is the L 2WD model at a cost of $1,616 per year, or about $135 per month.
When all 46 trims of both models are combined and compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Toyota Tacoma SR Access Cab 4WD at an average rate of $1,564 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD at an average of $2,070 per year.
The table shown below compares and ranks the yearly and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander models, with average cost for each trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Tacoma SR Access Cab 4WD | $1,564 | $130 |
Tacoma SR Access Cab 2WD | $1,572 | $131 |
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 4WD | $1,602 | $134 |
Highlander L 2WD | $1,616 | $135 |
Tacoma SR Access Cab V6 4WD | $1,618 | $135 |
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 2WD | $1,618 | $135 |
Tacoma SR Double Cab 2WD | $1,622 | $135 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 4WD | $1,630 | $136 |
Tacoma SR Access Cab V6 2WD | $1,632 | $136 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 2WD | $1,638 | $137 |
Highlander L AWD | $1,658 | $138 |
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab V6 4WD | $1,668 | $139 |
Highlander LE 2WD | $1,674 | $140 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 4WD | $1,684 | $140 |
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab V6 2WD | $1,694 | $141 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Access Cab 4WD | $1,696 | $141 |
Tacoma TRD Off-Road Access Cab 4WD | $1,696 | $141 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 4WD | $1,712 | $143 |
Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4WD | $1,712 | $143 |
Highlander LE AWD | $1,712 | $143 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab V6 2WD | $1,716 | $143 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Access Cab 2WD | $1,728 | $144 |
Highlander XLE 2WD | $1,738 | $145 |
Tacoma Trail Special Edition AWD | $1,740 | $145 |
Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 2WD | $1,748 | $146 |
Highlander XLE AWD | $1,770 | $148 |
Highlander XSE 2WD | $1,770 | $148 |
Tacoma Limited AWD | $1,774 | $148 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab 2WD | $1,776 | $148 |
Highlander XSE AWD | $1,802 | $150 |
Tacoma TRD Pro AWD | $1,806 | $151 |
Highlander Bronze Edition 2WD | $1,808 | $151 |
Highlander Limited 2WD | $1,814 | $151 |
Tacoma Limited 2WD | $1,820 | $152 |
Highlander Bronze Edition AWD | $1,834 | $153 |
Highlander Limited AWD | $1,844 | $154 |
Highlander Platinum 2WD | $1,858 | $155 |
Highlander Hybrid LE 2WD | $1,876 | $156 |
Highlander Platinum AWD | $1,888 | $157 |
Highlander Hybrid LE AWD | $1,906 | $159 |
Highlander Hybrid XLE 2WD | $1,934 | $161 |
Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD | $1,958 | $163 |
Highlander Hybrid Limited 2WD | $2,010 | $168 |
Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD | $2,032 | $169 |
Highlander Hybrid Platinum 2WD | $2,054 | $171 |
Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD | $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 22, 2024
The chart below displays the average cost to insure both 2023 models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2023 Toyota Tacoma, average insurance cost ranges from $1,498 to $3,390 per year for these driver ages. A 2023 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,630 to $3,742 to insure per year.
The next two tables display both 2023 models and all trim levels available for each one, along with an average cost for each model.
2023 Toyota Tacoma
$1,684
2023 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR Access Cab 4WD | $1,564 |
SR Access Cab 2WD | 1,572 |
SR5 Access Cab 4WD | 1,602 |
SR Access Cab V6 4WD | 1,618 |
SR5 Access Cab 2WD | 1,618 |
SR Double Cab 2WD | 1,622 |
SR5 Double Cab 4WD | 1,630 |
SR Access Cab V6 2WD | 1,632 |
SR5 Double Cab 2WD | 1,638 |
SR5 Access Cab V6 4WD | 1,668 |
SR5 Double Cab 4WD | 1,684 |
SR5 Access Cab V6 2WD | 1,694 |
TRD Sport Access Cab 4WD | 1,696 |
TRD Off-Road Access Cab 4WD | 1,696 |
TRD Sport Double Cab 4WD | 1,712 |
TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4WD | 1,712 |
SR5 Double Cab V6 2WD | 1,716 |
TRD Sport Access Cab 2WD | 1,728 |
Trail Special Edition AWD | 1,740 |
TRD Off-Road Double Cab 2WD | 1,748 |
Limited AWD | 1,774 |
TRD Sport Double Cab 2WD | 1,776 |
TRD Pro AWD | 1,806 |
Limited 2WD | 1,820 |
2023 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,684 |
2023 Toyota Highlander
$1,844
2023 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,616 |
L AWD | 1,658 |
LE 2WD | 1,674 |
LE AWD | 1,712 |
XLE 2WD | 1,738 |
XLE AWD | 1,770 |
XSE 2WD | 1,770 |
XSE AWD | 1,802 |
Bronze Edition 2WD | 1,808 |
Limited 2WD | 1,814 |
Bronze Edition AWD | 1,834 |
Limited AWD | 1,844 |
Platinum 2WD | 1,858 |
Hybrid LE 2WD | 1,876 |
Platinum AWD | 1,888 |
Hybrid LE AWD | 1,906 |
Hybrid XLE 2WD | 1,934 |
Hybrid XLE AWD | 1,958 |
Hybrid Limited 2WD | 2,010 |
Hybrid Limited AWD | 2,032 |
Hybrid Platinum 2WD | 2,054 |
Hybrid Platinum AWD | 2,070 |
2023 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,844 |
2022 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Highlander
Car insurance for a 2022 Toyota Tacoma averages $1,610 per year, whereas insurance for a 2022 Toyota Highlander averages $1,744 per year, making the Toyota Tacoma the model with better average insurance cost.
The cost of car insurance varies considerably for each of the different trim levels, however.
On a 2022 Toyota Tacoma, average insurance rates range from $1,468 per year for the SR Access Cab 4WD model up to $1,820 for the TRD Pro AWD Automatic model.
For a 2022 Toyota Highlander, rates range from $1,530 per year for the L 2WD model up to $1,964 on the Hybrid Platinum AWD model.
Insurance rates for all 2022 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander trim levels range from $122 to $164 per month. For a 2022 Toyota Tacoma, the most affordable trim levels to insure are the SR Access Cab 4WD, SR Access Cab 2WD, and SR Double Cab 2WD. The most affordable Toyota Highlander trim levels to insure include the L 2WD, L AWD, and LE 2WD.
The table shown below compares the annual and monthly car insurance cost for 2022 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander models, broken down by individual trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Tacoma SR Access Cab 4WD | $1,468 | $122 |
Tacoma SR Access Cab 2WD | $1,472 | $123 |
Tacoma SR Double Cab 2WD | $1,492 | $124 |
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 2WD | $1,518 | $127 |
Tacoma SR Access Cab V6 4WD | $1,524 | $127 |
Highlander L 2WD | $1,530 | $128 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 2WD | $1,538 | $128 |
Highlander L AWD | $1,570 | $131 |
Highlander LE 2WD | $1,580 | $132 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab V6 4WD | $1,584 | $132 |
Tacoma SR5 Access Cab V6 2WD | $1,590 | $133 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Access Cab V6 4WD | $1,600 | $133 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab V6 4WD | $1,614 | $135 |
Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab V6 4WD | $1,614 | $135 |
Highlander LE AWD | $1,614 | $135 |
Tacoma SR5 Double Cab V6 2WD | $1,622 | $135 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Access Cab V6 2WD | $1,628 | $136 |
Highlander XLE 2WD | $1,642 | $137 |
Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab V6 2WD | $1,648 | $137 |
Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab V6 2WD | $1,652 | $138 |
Highlander XLE AWD | $1,668 | $139 |
Highlander XSE 2WD | $1,668 | $139 |
Tacoma Limited Double Cab V6 4WD | $1,674 | $140 |
Highlander Bronze Edition 2WD | $1,698 | $142 |
Highlander XSE AWD | $1,702 | $142 |
Highlander Limited 2WD | $1,708 | $142 |
Tacoma Limited Double Cab V6 2WD | $1,718 | $143 |
Highlander Bronze Edition AWD | $1,724 | $144 |
Highlander Limited AWD | $1,738 | $145 |
Highlander Platinum 2WD | $1,750 | $146 |
Highlander Platinum AWD | $1,774 | $148 |
Highlander Hybrid LE 2WD | $1,780 | $148 |
Tacoma TRD Pro AWD Manual | $1,792 | $149 |
Highlander Hybrid LE AWD | $1,810 | $151 |
Tacoma TRD Pro AWD Automatic | $1,820 | $152 |
Highlander Hybrid XLE 2WD | $1,836 | $153 |
Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD | $1,860 | $155 |
Highlander Hybrid Limited 2WD | $1,896 | $158 |
Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD | $1,924 | $160 |
Highlander Hybrid Platinum 2WD | $1,942 | $162 |
Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD | $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
The rate chart below illustrates the average insurance cost for both 2022 models rated for a variety of different driver ages. The average cost of full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,424 to $3,252 per year for a 2022 Toyota Tacoma, and $1,540 to $3,540 on the 2022 Toyota Highlander for the five driver ages sampled in the chart.
Out of 19 Toyota Tacoma trims, the lowest-cost 2022 trim to insure is the SR Access Cab 4WD trim at an average cost of $1,468 per year. For the 22 trim options available for a Toyota Highlander, the most affordable 2022 trim level to insure is the L 2WD trim at a cost of $1,530.
When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the overall cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Toyota Tacoma SR Access Cab 4WD at an average of $1,468 per year. The most expensive trim is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD at a cost of $1,964 per year.
The tables shown below show average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2022 model, including an overall average rate. The model with the cheapest auto insurance rates for 2022 is the Toyota Tacoma.
2022 Toyota Tacoma
$1,610
2022 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
---|---|
SR Access Cab 4WD | $1,468 |
SR Access Cab 2WD | 1,472 |
SR Double Cab 2WD | 1,492 |
SR5 Access Cab 2WD | 1,518 |
SR Access Cab V6 4WD | 1,524 |
SR5 Double Cab 2WD | 1,538 |
SR5 Double Cab V6 4WD | 1,584 |
SR5 Access Cab V6 2WD | 1,590 |
TRD Sport Access Cab V6 4WD | 1,600 |
TRD Sport Double Cab V6 4WD | 1,614 |
TRD Off-Road Double Cab V6 4WD | 1,614 |
SR5 Double Cab V6 2WD | 1,622 |
TRD Sport Access Cab V6 2WD | 1,628 |
TRD Sport Double Cab V6 2WD | 1,648 |
TRD Off-Road Double Cab V6 2WD | 1,652 |
Limited Double Cab V6 4WD | 1,674 |
Limited Double Cab V6 2WD | 1,718 |
TRD Pro AWD Manual | 1,792 |
TRD Pro AWD Automatic | 1,820 |
2022 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,610 |
2022 Toyota Highlander
$1,744
2022 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,530 |
L AWD | 1,570 |
LE 2WD | 1,580 |
LE AWD | 1,614 |
XLE 2WD | 1,642 |
XLE AWD | 1,668 |
XSE 2WD | 1,668 |
Bronze Edition 2WD | 1,698 |
XSE AWD | 1,702 |
Limited 2WD | 1,708 |
Bronze Edition AWD | 1,724 |
Limited AWD | 1,738 |
Platinum 2WD | 1,750 |
Platinum AWD | 1,774 |
Hybrid LE 2WD | 1,780 |
Hybrid LE AWD | 1,810 |
Hybrid XLE 2WD | 1,836 |
Hybrid XLE AWD | 1,860 |
Hybrid Limited 2WD | 1,896 |
Hybrid Limited AWD | 1,924 |
Hybrid Platinum 2WD | 1,942 |
Hybrid Platinum AWD | 1,964 |
2022 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,744 |
2021 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Highlander
When comparing average insurance rates for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota Tacoma is cheaper by an average of $286 per year.
The next chart displays the average cost to insure the two models with different ages of drivers. The average cost of full-coverage insurance ranges from $1,334 to $3,032 per year for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, and $1,588 to $3,652 on a 2021 Toyota Highlander for the five driver age examples in the chart.
For the 14 trims available for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, the cheapest model to insure is the Access Cab SR5 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,370 per year, or $114 per month.
Out of the 17 different trim levels available for the Toyota Highlander, the cheapest 2021 trim level to insure is the L 2WD model at a cost of $1,574.
When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the overall cheapest vehicle to put coverage on is the Toyota Tacoma Access Cab SR5 2WD at an average of $1,370 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD costing an average of $2,062 per year.
The tables shown below illustrate both 2021 models and all trim levels available for each one, along with the average rate for each model.
2021 Toyota Tacoma
$1,504
2021 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Access Cab SR5 2WD | $1,370 |
Access Cab SR 4WD | 1,386 |
Access Cab SR5 4WD | 1,440 |
Double Cab SR 4WD | 1,440 |
Access Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,492 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,492 |
Double Cab SR5 4WD | 1,492 |
Double Cab SR5 2WD | 1,500 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,544 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,544 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,552 |
Double Cab Limited 4WD | 1,596 |
Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD | 1,596 |
Double Cab Limited 2WD | 1,604 |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,504 |
2021 Toyota Highlander
$1,790
2021 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,574 |
L 4WD | 1,626 |
LE 2WD | 1,626 |
LE 4WD | 1,626 |
XLE 2WD | 1,626 |
Limited 2WD | 1,678 |
XLE 4WD | 1,678 |
Limited 4WD | 1,730 |
Platinum 2WD | 1,730 |
Platinum 4WD | 1,730 |
Hybrid LE 2WD | 1,884 |
Hybrid LE 4WD | 1,884 |
Hybrid XLE 4WD | 1,938 |
Hybrid Limited 2WD | 2,026 |
Hybrid Limited 4WD | 2,026 |
Hybrid Platinum 2WD | 2,026 |
Hybrid Platinum 4WD | 2,062 |
2021 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,790 |
2020 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Highlander
When comparing car insurance rates for 2020 models, a Toyota Tacoma costs an average of $1,458 per year to insure and a Toyota Highlander costs $1,736, making the Toyota Tacoma more affordable to insure by $278 per year for this comparison year.
The chart below illustrates the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. For the 2020 Toyota Tacoma, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,292 to $2,938 per year for the age groups in the chart. A full-coverage policy on the 2020 Toyota Highlander ranges from $1,542 to $3,542 on average per year.
Out of 14 Toyota Tacoma trim levels, the lowest-cost 2020 trim level to insure is the Access Cab SR5 2WD model at an average cost of $1,332 per year, or $111 per month. Out of the 17 different option levels available for a Toyota Highlander, the lowest-cost 2020 trim to insure is the L 2WD model at a cost of $1,526.
When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the most affordable model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Toyota Tacoma Access Cab SR5 2WD at an average cost of $1,332 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD at an average cost of $1,998 per year.
The two tables below detail the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2020 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2020 model year is the Toyota Tacoma.
2020 Toyota Tacoma
$1,458
2020 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Access Cab SR5 2WD | $1,332 |
Access Cab SR 4WD | 1,348 |
Access Cab SR5 4WD | 1,396 |
Double Cab SR 4WD | 1,396 |
Access Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,446 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,446 |
Double Cab SR5 4WD | 1,446 |
Double Cab SR5 2WD | 1,456 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,498 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,498 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,506 |
Double Cab Limited 4WD | 1,546 |
Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD | 1,546 |
Double Cab Limited 2WD | 1,556 |
2020 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,458 |
2020 Toyota Highlander
$1,736
2020 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
L 2WD | $1,526 |
L 4WD | 1,578 |
LE 2WD | 1,578 |
LE 4WD | 1,578 |
XLE 2WD | 1,578 |
Limited 2WD | 1,626 |
XLE 4WD | 1,626 |
Limited 4WD | 1,678 |
Platinum 2WD | 1,678 |
Platinum 4WD | 1,678 |
Hybrid LE 2WD | 1,830 |
Hybrid LE 4WD | 1,830 |
Hybrid XLE 4WD | 1,880 |
Hybrid Limited 2WD | 1,966 |
Hybrid Limited 4WD | 1,966 |
Hybrid Platinum 2WD | 1,966 |
Hybrid Platinum 4WD | 1,998 |
2020 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,736 |
2019 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Highlander
A 2019 Toyota Tacoma is $222 cheaper to insure per year on average than a 2019 Toyota Highlander, a difference of 14.6%.
The rate chart below shows the average car insurance cost for the two models rated for a variety of different driver ages. For the 2019 Toyota Tacoma, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,250 to $2,850 per year. Full-coverage insurance for the 2019 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,446 to $3,328 on average per year.
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma has 14 trim levels available, with the most affordable trim level to insure being the Access Cab SR5 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,292 per year, or $108 per month.
For the 17 different option levels available for the Toyota Highlander, the cheapest 2019 trim package to insure is the LE 2WD model at a cost of $1,466.
When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the lowest-cost model and trim level to put coverage on is the Toyota Tacoma Access Cab SR5 2WD at an average cost of $1,292 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum 4WD at an average of $1,788 per year.
The tables shown below display average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2019 models, plus an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2019 car insurance comparison is the Toyota Tacoma.
2019 Toyota Tacoma
$1,410
2019 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Access Cab SR5 2WD | $1,292 |
Access Cab SR 4WD | 1,304 |
Access Cab SR5 4WD | 1,352 |
Double Cab SR 4WD | 1,352 |
Access Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,400 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,400 |
Double Cab SR5 4WD | 1,400 |
Double Cab SR5 2WD | 1,412 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,448 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,448 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,460 |
Double Cab Limited 4WD | 1,496 |
Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD | 1,496 |
Double Cab Limited 2WD | 1,508 |
2019 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,410 |
2019 Toyota Highlander
$1,632
2019 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LE 2WD | $1,466 |
LE 4WD | 1,514 |
LE Plus 2WD | 1,562 |
LE Plus 4WD | 1,562 |
XLE 2WD | 1,562 |
Limited 2WD | 1,610 |
Limited 4WD | 1,610 |
SE 2WD | 1,610 |
SE 4WD | 1,610 |
XLE 4WD | 1,610 |
Limited Platinum 2WD | 1,658 |
Limited Platinum 4WD | 1,658 |
Hybrid 4WD | 1,692 |
Hybrid LE 4WD | 1,692 |
Hybrid XLE 4WD | 1,740 |
Hybrid Limited 4WD | 1,788 |
Hybrid Limited Platinum 4WD | 1,788 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,632 |
Be sure to see our comprehensive 2019 Toyota Highlander insurance cost article.
2018 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Highlander
A 2018 Toyota Tacoma is $2 cheaper to insure per year on average than a 2018 Toyota Highlander, a difference of 0.1%.
The following chart illustrates the average cost to insure both 2018 models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For the 2018 Toyota Tacoma, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,386 to $3,154 per year for the included age groups. Full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,384 to $3,174 on average per year.
Out of 18 Toyota Tacoma trims, the most affordable 2018 trim to insure is the Access Cab SR 2WD model at an average cost of $1,388 per year. The 2018 Toyota Highlander has 16 different trim levels available, with the most affordable trim level to insure being the LE 2WD model at an average cost of $1,402 per year, or around $117 per month.
When insurance prices for all 34 trim levels for the 2018 model year of both models are compared, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Toyota Tacoma Access Cab SR 2WD at an average rate of $1,388 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4WD at an average of $1,728 per year.
The tables shown below detail the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2018 models, along with an average cost for each model. The 2018 Toyota Tacoma takes the trophy over the 2018 Toyota Highlander for the cheapest overall car insurance rates.
2018 Toyota Tacoma
$1,558
2018 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
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Access Cab SR 2WD | $1,388 |
Access Cab SR5 2WD | 1,434 |
Double Cab SR 2WD | 1,434 |
Access Cab SR 4WD | 1,482 |
Double Cab SR5 2WD | 1,508 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,524 |
Access Cab SR5 4WD | 1,554 |
Double Cab SR 4WD | 1,554 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 2WD | 1,568 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,568 |
Access Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,600 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,600 |
Double Cab SR5 4WD | 1,600 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,600 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,600 |
Double Cab Limited 2WD | 1,614 |
Double Cab Limited 4WD | 1,692 |
Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD | 1,692 |
2018 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,558 |
Be sure to see our comprehensive 2018 Toyota Tacoma insurance cost article.
2018 Toyota Highlander
$1,560
2018 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LE 2WD | $1,402 |
LE 4WD | 1,446 |
Plus 2WD | 1,446 |
Plus 4WD | 1,492 |
XLE 2WD | 1,492 |
Limited 4WD | 1,536 |
SE 4WD | 1,536 |
XLE 4WD | 1,536 |
SE 2WD | 1,558 |
Limited Platinum 4WD | 1,582 |
Limited 2WD | 1,604 |
Limited Platinum 2WD | 1,604 |
Hybrid LE 4WD | 1,618 |
Hybrid XLE 4WD | 1,664 |
Hybrid 4WD | 1,716 |
Hybrid Limited 4WD | 1,728 |
2018 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,560 |
2017 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Highlander
When comparing insurance rates for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota Tacoma is cheaper by $10 per year.
The rate chart below displays the average car insurance cost for both 2017 models for a range of driver ages. For a 2017 Toyota Tacoma, insurance cost ranges from $1,316 to $2,986 per year for the age groups in the chart. Auto insurance for a 2017 Toyota Highlander costs from $1,320 to $3,020 on average per year.
For the 18 trims available for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma, the lowest-cost trim to insure is the Access Cab SR 2WD model at an average cost of $1,340 per year.
For the 14 trims available for the Toyota Highlander, the lowest-cost 2017 trim package to insure is the LE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,350.
When rates for all 32 trim levels for both vehicles are combined and compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Toyota Tacoma Access Cab SR 2WD at an average rate of $1,340 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 tables illustrate the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2017 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2017 model year is the Toyota Tacoma.
2017 Toyota Tacoma
$1,474
2017 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
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Access Cab SR 2WD | $1,340 |
Double Cab SR 2WD | 1,340 |
Access Cab SR5 2WD | 1,384 |
Double Cab SR5 2WD | 1,384 |
Access Cab SR 4WD | 1,400 |
Double Cab SR 4WD | 1,456 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,470 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 2WD | 1,470 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,470 |
Access Cab SR5 4WD | 1,476 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,498 |
Double Cab SR5 4WD | 1,498 |
Double Cab Limited 2WD | 1,510 |
Access Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,540 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,540 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,540 |
Double Cab Limited 4WD | 1,584 |
Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD | 1,626 |
2017 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,474 |
2017 Toyota Highlander
$1,484
2017 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LE 2WD | $1,350 |
LE 4WD | 1,392 |
Plus 2WD | 1,392 |
Plus 4WD | 1,434 |
XLE 2WD | 1,434 |
XLE 4WD | 1,434 |
Limited 2WD | 1,478 |
Limited 4WD | 1,478 |
Platinum 2WD | 1,478 |
Platinum 4WD | 1,520 |
Hybrid LE 4WD | 1,558 |
Hybrid Limited 4WD | 1,600 |
Hybrid XLE 4WD | 1,600 |
Hybrid Platinum 4WD | 1,644 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,484 |
2016 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Highlander
When comparing insurance rates for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Highlander models, the Toyota Tacoma is cheaper to insure by $64 per year.
The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure both 2016 models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. For the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, the average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,250 to $2,832 per year for the five driver age examples in the chart. Insurance for the 2016 Toyota Highlander ranges from $1,306 to $2,968 on average per year.
A 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 17 trims available, with the most affordable trim to insure being the Access Cab SR 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,260 per year, or $105 per month. For the 12 different option levels available for a Toyota Highlander, the lowest-cost 2016 trim level to insure is the LE 2WD model at a cost of $1,326 per year, or about $111 per month.
When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest trim to put coverage on is the Toyota Tacoma Access Cab SR 2WD at an average rate of $1,260 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD at a cost of $1,644 per year.
The next two tables show trim level insurance rates for each 2016 model, along with the average rate for each model. The cheapest to insure for the 2016 model year is the Toyota Tacoma.
2016 Toyota Tacoma
$1,400
2016 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Access Cab SR 2WD | $1,260 |
Access Cab SR5 2WD | 1,286 |
Double Cab SR 2WD | 1,300 |
Access Cab SR 4WD | 1,326 |
Double Cab SR5 2WD | 1,364 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,376 |
Access Cab SR5 4WD | 1,404 |
Double Cab SR 4WD | 1,404 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 2WD | 1,418 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,418 |
Access Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,444 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,444 |
Double Cab SR5 4WD | 1,444 |
Double Cab Limited 2WD | 1,456 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,464 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,466 |
Double Cab Limited 4WD | 1,522 |
2016 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,400 |
2016 Toyota Highlander
$1,464
2016 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LE 2WD | $1,326 |
LE 4WD | 1,364 |
Plus 2WD | 1,404 |
Plus 4WD | 1,404 |
XLE 2WD | 1,444 |
XLE 4WD | 1,444 |
Limited 2WD | 1,482 |
Limited 4WD | 1,482 |
Platinum 2WD | 1,482 |
Platinum 4WD | 1,482 |
Hybrid Limited 4WD | 1,604 |
Hybrid Platinum 4WD | 1,644 |
2016 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,464 |
2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Highlander
When comparing insurance cost for 2015 models, a Toyota Tacoma costs an average of $1,242 per year to insure while a Toyota Highlander costs $1,314, making the Toyota Tacoma more affordable to insure by $72 per year for this model year.
The following chart displays the average car insurance cost for both models with different ages of drivers. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,114 to $2,506 per year on the 2015 Toyota Tacoma, and $1,172 to $2,656 for a 2015 Toyota Highlander for the example age groups.
For the 13 trim levels available for a 2015 Toyota Tacoma, the most affordable trim to insure is the Access Cab 2WD model at an average cost of $1,092 per year, or $91 per month.
A 2015 Toyota Highlander has 12 trim and option levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,184 per year, or $99 per month.
When rates are compared for the 25 trim levels of both 2015 models, the lowest-cost model and trim level to put coverage on is the Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 2WD at an average rate of $1,092 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum 4WD at an average of $1,518 per year.
The tables shown below display the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2015 models, along with an average cost for each model. The 2015 Toyota Tacoma has lower-cost car average car insurance rates than the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
2015 Toyota Tacoma
$1,242
2015 Toyota Tacoma Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Access Cab 2WD | $1,092 |
Double Cab 2WD | 1,130 |
Access Cab 4WD | 1,190 |
Access Cab TRD Off-Road 2WD | 1,202 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 2WD | 1,202 |
Access Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,228 |
Access Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,228 |
Double Cab 4WD | 1,228 |
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 1,300 |
Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 1,300 |
Access Cab TRD Pro 4WD | 1,336 |
Double Cab Limited 4WD | 1,336 |
Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD | 1,374 |
2015 Toyota Tacoma Average Rate | $1,242 |
2015 Toyota Highlander
$1,314
2015 Toyota Highlander Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LE 2WD | $1,184 |
LE 4WD | 1,220 |
Plus 2WD | 1,220 |
Plus 4WD | 1,256 |
Limited 2WD | 1,294 |
XLE 2WD | 1,294 |
XLE 4WD | 1,294 |
Limited 4WD | 1,328 |
Platinum 2WD | 1,328 |
Platinum 4WD | 1,328 |
Hybrid Limited 4WD | 1,518 |
Hybrid Platinum 4WD | 1,518 |
2015 Toyota Highlander Average Rate | $1,314 |