Why Acura ILX Insurance Costs So Much: Insights for Savings

How much does Acura ILX car insurance cost? We compared rates from the base sedan model up to the Technology A-Spec trim level to see how prices compared to other midsize luxury cars.

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How much does Acura ILX car insurance cost?

Car insurance for an Acura ILX costs an average of $2,014 per year for a policy with full coverage. Average monthly insurance cost on an ILX ranges from $162 to $177, depending on the trim level.

Drivers can expect to pay around $873 less each year to insure an Acura ILX compared to the average rate for midsize luxury sedans, and $262 less per year than the overall national average of $2,276.

The chart below demonstrates average car insurance rates for an Acura ILX using variations of driver age and risk profiles.

Average 2022 Acura ILX insurance premiums for different driver ages and risk scenarios.
Figure 1: Average 2022 Acura ILX insurance premiums for different driver ages and risk scenarios. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2022 model year Acura ILX with safe driver and claim-free discounts applied to qualifying risk profiles. Discount Rate includes all possible rate discounts including multi-vehicle, multi-policy, homeowner, and others which vary by company. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 except for low and high deductible estimates which are $100 and $1,000, respectively. Rates are averaged across all U.S. states and all Acura ILX trim levels.

2022 Acura ILX Insurance Cost Summary
Driver Risk Profile Annual Premium Cost Per Month
High Risk Driver Age 30$4,614$385
Safe Driver Age 20$4,032$336
At-fault Accidents Age 40$2,844$237
Low Deductibles Age 40$2,624$219
Safe Driver Age 30$2,148$179
Safe Driver Age 40$2,014$168
Safe Driver Age 50$1,788$149
High Deductibles Age 40$1,698$142
Discount Rate Age 40$1,676$140
Safe Driver Age 60$1,674$140

Data Methodology: Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 except for low and high deductible estimates which are $100 and $1,000, respectively. Discount Rate includes all possible rate discounts including multi-vehicle, multi-policy, homeowner, and others which vary by company. Rates are averaged for all 2022 Acura ILX trim levels. Updated October 24, 2025

The chart above shows just a small set of insurance estimates for a 2022 Acura ILX. In reality, rates range much more.

As an example to illustrate this, consider that choosing a liability-only policy in the cheapest areas of Maine or Iowa may be as cheap as $225 a year.

For the same style of Acura ILX, a 16-year-old male driver with a propensity for speed in certain areas in Pennsylvania could be as much as $14,409 a year for full coverage. New York City car insurance could be even as high as $15,832!

How does Acura ILX insurance cost compare?

When rates are compared to other midsize luxury cars, car insurance for a Acura ILX costs $564 less per year than the Lexus ES 350, $698 less than the BMW 530i, $1,068 less than the Infiniti Q50, and $540 less than the Mercedes-Benz CLA250.

The Acura ILX ranks first out of 38 total vehicles in the midsize luxury car category. The ILX costs an estimated $2,014 per year to insure, while the category average cost is $2,887 per year, a difference of $873 per year.

The chart below shows how the ILX ranks for car insurance affordability against the other nine top-selling midsize luxury sedans for 2022. Following the chart, we also include a ranking table that details typical insurance rates for every vehicle in the midsize luxury car segment.

Average 2022 Acura ILX car insurance premium compared to other midsize luxury car models.
Figure 2: Average 2022 Acura ILX car insurance premium compared to other midsize luxury car models. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2022 model year Acura ILX. Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male driver with a clean driving record and no at-fault accidents. Average premium includes all Acura ILX trim levels. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all U.S. states.

Acura ILX Insurance Cost Compared to All Midsize Luxury Cars
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Acura ILX$2,014--
2Lexus RC 300$2,428$414
3Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA35$2,484$470
4BMW i4$2,498$484
5Cadillac CT5$2,504$490
6Audi A3$2,530$516
7Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45$2,542$528
8Mercedes-Benz CLA250$2,554$540
9Lexus ES 250$2,564$550
10Lexus IS 300$2,570$556
11Lexus ES 350$2,578$564
12Audi S5$2,662$648
13Audi S4$2,674$660
14BMW 530i$2,712$698
15Lexus ES 300h$2,724$710
16Genesis G80$2,738$724
17Mercedes-Benz E350$2,740$726
18BMW 530e$2,768$754
19BMW 540i$2,774$760
20BMW M440i$2,784$770
21Mercedes-Benz E450$2,798$784
22Audi A6$2,872$858
23Jaguar XF$2,878$864
24Lexus IS 500$2,916$902
25BMW 430i$2,944$930
26Mercedes-Benz CLS450$2,966$952
27Infiniti Q50$3,082$1,068
28Audi RS 5$3,112$1,098
29Mercedes-Benz AMG C43$3,140$1,126
30Audi S6$3,156$1,142
31Mercedes-Benz AMG C63$3,236$1,222
32Audi A7$3,330$1,316
33BMW M550i$3,360$1,346
34Lexus LC 500h$3,430$1,416
35Tesla Model S$3,492$1,478
36Audi S7$3,610$1,596
37BMW M8$3,744$1,730
38BMW M5$3,786$1,772

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all trim levels for each vehicle from the 2022 model year. Updated October 24, 2025

With an average MSRP of $30,275, the 2022 Acura ILX ranges in price from the base Sedan trim at $27,300 to the Technology A-Spec Sedan trim at $33,200.

The midsize luxury sedan models that have the most similar average MSRP to the Acura ILX for the 2022 model year are the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz CLA250, Lexus IS 300, and Lexus ES 250.

Here’s how those four models compare to an ILX for both MSRP and the cost of car insurance.

  • Compared to the Audi A3 – The Audi A3 retails for an average of $38,433, ranging from $33,900 to $43,200, which is $8,158 more expensive than the Acura ILX. Anticipate paying around $516 more every 12 months to insure the Audi A3 compared to an ILX.
  • Compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 – The Mercedes-Benz CLA250 has an average retail price of $39,200, ranging from $38,200 to $40,200, which is $8,925 more expensive than the Acura ILX. The cost to insure an Acura ILX compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA250 is $540 less annually on average.
  • Compared to the Lexus IS 300 – With an average dealer MSRP of $39,625 ($38,625 to $40,625), the Lexus IS 300 costs $9,350 more than the average cost for the Acura ILX. The average insurance cost for the ILX compared to the Lexus IS 300 is $556 less annually.
  • Compared to the Lexus ES 250 – The 2022 Acura ILX has an average MSRP that is $15,333 cheaper than the Lexus ES 250 ($30,275 versus $45,608). Expect to pay around $550 more annually for full-coverage insurance on the Lexus ES 250 compared to an ILX.

For additional head-to-head comparisons, including other Acura models, see our insurance cost comparisons page.

Which ILX trim level is cheapest to insure?

With Acura ILX car insurance rates ranging from $1,946 to $2,120 annually on average, the cheapest model to insure is the ILX Sedan. The second cheapest model to insure is the Premium Sedan at $1,972 per year. On average, plan on paying at a bare minimum $162 per month to insure an ILX for full coverage.

The most expensive ILX models to insure are the Technology A-Spec Sedan at $2,120 and the Premium A-Spec Sedan at $2,018 per year. Those two models will cost an extra $174 and $72 per year, respectively, over the cheapest Sedan model.

The next table details average Acura ILX car insurance rates for annual and semi-annual policy terms as well as a monthly budget estimate.

2022 Acura ILX Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2022 Acura ILX Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Sedan$1,946$162
Premium Sedan$1,972$164
Premium A-Spec Sedan$2,018$168
Technology A-Spec Sedan$2,120$177

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Updated October 24, 2025

Insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Acura ILX ranging from the Sedan model at $1,946 per year to the Technology A-Spec Sedan model at $2,120
Insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Acura ILX ranging from the Sedan model at $1,946 per year to the Technology A-Spec Sedan model at $2,120

Frequently asked questions

Below are some of the more common questions and answers relating to insurance on ILX models.

What is the average cost per year for Acura ILX Insurance?

Acura ILX insurance costs an average of $2,014 per year with rates ranging from $1,946 per year for the ILX Sedan to $2,120 for the ILX Technology A-Spec Sedan.

What is the average monthly cost to insure a ILX?

The average monthly cost to insure an Acura ILX is $168 for full coverage. Rates range from around $140 per month for a 60-year-old drive to $336 for a 20-year-old driver. Teen drivers pay significantly higher rates.

How much would I save if I drop full coverage?

Removing physical damage coverage from your Acura ILX insurance policy could save around $852 per year on a 2013 Acura ILX.

How much does Acura ILX insurance cost in California?

The estimated annual rate to insure a Acura ILX for full coverage in the state of California is $2,422, or around $202 per month. California car insurance rates are $408 more than the national average rate for Acura ILX insurance.

Are Acura ILXs expensive to insure?

When compared to all other midsize luxury cars, the Acura ILX is cheaper to insure on average. An average driver will pay $2,014 per year to insure a Acura ILX, while the average rate for the entire midsize luxury car segment is $2,887.

How much does insurance cost for a 2020 Acura ILX?

For an average driver, expect to pay around $1,932 per year, or about $161 per month, to insure a 2020 Acura ILX with full coverage and $500 physical damage deductibles.

How much is insurance for a 2019 Acura ILX?

For the 2019 model year, expect to pay around $1,894 per year, or about $158 per month, for full coverage with $500 physical damage deductibles.

How much does insurance cost for a 2018 Acura ILX?

For the average driver, plan pay around $1,796 per year, or about $150 per month, to insure a 2018 Acura ILX with full coverage and $500 physical damage deductibles.