BMW X1 Insurance Explained: 2024 Rates & Comparisons

Is a BMW X1 expensive to insure?

We compared average insurance rates for the xDrive28i model up to the top level xDrive M35i trim to see how insurance on a X1 sizes up to competing small luxury SUVs.

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  • BMW X1 car insurance costs $1,958 per year ($163 per month) on average for a full coverage policy.
  • The X1 xDrive28i trim level is the cheapest to insure at around $1,882 per year. The most expensive trim is the xDrive M35i at $2,044 per year.
  • Out of 38 vehicles in the 2024 small luxury SUV segment, the X1 ranks 17th for insurance affordability.
  • Insurance for the X1 costs 5% less than the average rate for similar luxury SUV models.

How much does BMW X1 insurance cost?

BMW X1 car insurance averages around $1,958 a year for full coverage, or about $163 a month. With the average small luxury SUV costing $2,058 a year to insure, the BMW X1 costs around $100 less each year.

The chart below breaks down average insurance cost on a 2024 BMW X1 using a variation of different driver ages and risk scenarios.

Figure 1: Average 2024 BMW X1 insurance premiums for different driver ages and risk scenarios. Rates updated on February 26, 2024.

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Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2024 model year BMW X1 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 BMW X1 trim levels.

BMW X1 Insurance Cost Summary
2024 BMW X1 Insurance Cost Summary
Driver Risk Profile Annual Premium Cost Per Month
High Risk Driver Age 30$4,490$374
Safe Driver Age 20$3,928$327
At-fault Accidents Age 40$2,768$231
Low Deductibles Age 40$2,562$214
Safe Driver Age 30$2,092$174
Safe Driver Age 40$1,958$163
Safe Driver Age 50$1,736$145
High Deductibles Age 40$1,648$137
Discount Rate Age 40$1,628$136
Safe Driver Age 60$1,624$135

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 2024 BMW X1 trim levels. Updated February 26, 2024

Which X1 model has the cheapest insurance rates?

The cheapest BMW X1 to insure is the $40,500 base xDrive28i trim at $1,882 per year, or about $157 per month. The most expensive model to insure is the $49,900 xDrive M35i model, costing an average of $162 more per year.

The rate table below breaks down average car insurance rates, plus a monthly budget estimate, for each BMW X1 trim level for the 2024 model year.

2024 BMW X1 Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2024 BMW X1 Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
xDrive28i$1,882$157
xDrive28i Technology$1,948$162
xDrive28i Premium$1,960$163
xDrive M35i$2,044$170

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 February 23, 2024

BMW X1 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

BMW X1 car insurance cost: Where does it rank?

BMW X1 insurance cost ranks 17th out of 38 vehicles in the 2024 small luxury SUV class. The X1 costs $100 less per year (or 5%) than the average rate for comparable luxury models.

The X1 costs an average of $1,958 per year to insure for full coverage and the average for all comparable small luxury SUVs is $2,058 per year.

When X1 insurance rates are compared to the most popular models in the small luxury SUV segment, insurance for a BMW X1 costs $54 more per year than the Lexus NX 350, $76 less than the Mercedes-Benz GLC300, $280 less than the BMW X3, and $372 more than the Acura RDX.

The table below shows how well BMW X1 car insurance rates fare against the rest of the small luxury SUV market.

Insurance Cost Comparison: BMW X1 vs Small Luxury SUVs
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Acura RDX$1,586-$372
2Lexus NX 250$1,680-$278
3Cadillac XT4$1,712-$246
4Lexus NX 350h$1,790-$168
5Lincoln Corsair$1,814-$144
6Mercedes-Benz GLB 250$1,816-$142
7Lexus UX 250h$1,818-$140
8Lexus NX 450h$1,830-$128
9Mercedes-Benz GLA250$1,844-$114
10Mercedes-Benz GLA35 AMG$1,856-$102
11Land Rover Evoque$1,894-$64
12Lexus NX 350$1,904-$54
13Volvo XC40$1,910-$48
14Volvo XC60$1,920-$38
15Alfa Romeo Tonale$1,926-$32
16Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG$1,936-$22
17BMW X1$1,958--
18Infiniti QX55$1,964$6
19Volvo C40$1,978$20
20BMW X2$1,986$28
21Lexus RZ 450e$2,008$50
22Mercedes-Benz EQB 300$2,018$60
23Mercedes-Benz GLC300$2,034$76
24Mercedes-Benz EQB 350$2,066$108
25Genesis GV70$2,092$134
26Audi Q3$2,102$144
27Audi Q5$2,110$152
28Alfa Romeo Stelvio$2,130$172
29Land Rover Range Rover Velar$2,156$198
30BMW X4$2,198$240
31Audi Q4$2,216$258
32BMW X3$2,238$280
33Genesis GV60$2,308$350
34Porsche Macan$2,342$384
35Jaguar I-Pace$2,370$412
36Land Rover Defender$2,464$506
37Jaguar F-Pace$2,536$578
38Aston Martin DBX$3,696$1,738

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 2024 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

Insurance Cost Comparison: BMW X1 vs Small Luxury SUVs

How much does a used BMW X1 cost to insure?

Choosing to drive a 2013 BMW X1 instead of a new 2024 model year may save up to $700 annually. Even insuring a 2018 model could save $552 on a yearly basis.

The following table illustrates the range of BMW X1 car insurance prices for different driver age groups and model years. Insurance costs range from the best rate of $1,054 for a 60-year-old driver rated on a 2013 BMW X1 to a high of $3,928 for a 20-year-old with a 2024 model.

BMW X1 Insurance Cost by Model Year
Model Year and Vehicle Driver Age 20 Driver Age 40 Driver Age 60
2024 BMW X1$3,928$1,958$1,624
2023 BMW X1$3,756$1,872$1,554
2022 BMW X1$3,458$1,724$1,430
2021 BMW X1$3,506$1,746$1,446
2020 BMW X1$3,400$1,692$1,402
2019 BMW X1$3,040$1,512$1,252
2018 BMW X1$2,818$1,406$1,170
2017 BMW X1$2,702$1,350$1,122
2016 BMW X1$2,652$1,324$1,100
2015 BMW X1$2,766$1,372$1,146
2014 BMW X1$2,722$1,346$1,126
2013 BMW X1$2,520$1,258$1,054

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 BMW X1 trim levels for each model year. Updated February 23, 2024

BMW X1 Insurance Cost by Model Year

Additional Rates and Insights

Key additional insights when insuring a BMW X1, along with possible discounts are as follows:

  • X1 insurance is expensive for high-risk drivers. For a 20-year-old driver, having too many accidents or violations can cause a rate increase of $3,062 or more per year.
  • As you age, insurance rates get cheaper. The difference in 2024 X1 insurance cost between a 60-year-old driver ($1,624 per year) and a 30-year-old driver ($2,092 per year) is $468, or a savings of 25.2%.
  • Get better rates due to your job. Just about all auto insurance providers offer policy discounts for occupations like lawyers, nurses, doctors, engineers, architects, and other occupations. By qualifying for this profession discount, you may save between $59 and $185 on your car insurance bill, depending on the age of the driver.
  • Young male drivers pay the highest rates. For a 2024 BMW X1, a 20-year-old male driver pays an average price of $3,928 per year, while a 20-year-old woman will pay $2,828, a difference of $1,100 per year in the women’s favor by a large margin. But by age 50, male driver rates are $1,736 and rates for female drivers are $1,694, a difference of only $42.
  • The cost to insure teenage drivers is high. Average rates for full coverage X1 insurance costs $6,943 per year for a 16-year-old driver, $6,723 per year for a 17-year-old driver, and $6,024 per year for an 18-year-old driver.
  • Avoiding accidents saves money. Too frequent at-fault accidents can raise rates, as much as $942 per year for a 30-year-old driver and even $588 per year for a 50-year-old driver.
  • Excellent credit equals excellent rates. Drivers who maintain a credit score over 800 could save as much as $307 per year when compared to a slightly lower credit rating between 670-739. Conversely, poor credit could cost as much as $356 more per year.