Insurance and Your Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: What You Need to Know

Does a Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have expensive car insurance?

We compiled average insurance prices from the SE 2WD trim to the top tier SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion model to find out how insurance rates on an Atlas Cross Sport size up to other midsize SUVs.

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  • Average Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport insurance cost is $2,086 per year, or around $174 per month for full coverage.
  • The cheapest Atlas Cross Sport insurance is on the SE 2WD model at $1,946 per year.
  • The most expensive model to insure is the SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion at $2,220 per year.

How much is VW Atlas Cross Sport insurance?

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport insurance costs around $2,086 per year. With MSRP ranging from $36,715 to $51,840 for the 2024 model, monthly insurance rates range from $162 to $185.

The chart below breaks down average rates for drivers age 20 to 60 and for three different policy deductible amounts. Insurance rates in the example range from $1,436 per year for a 60-year-old driver with high deductibles to $4,824 per year for a 20-year-old with $250 deductibles.

Average 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles.
Figure 1: Average 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Average premiums are based on a 2024 model year Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision coverage is included as well as UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Insurance Cost by Driver Age and Deductibles
Driver Age Policy Deductible Annual Premium Cost Per Month
20-Year-Old$1,000$3,422$285
$500$4,104$342
$250$4,824$402
30-Year-Old$1,000$1,844$154
$500$2,234$186
$250$2,636$220
40-Year-Old$1,000$1,730$144
$500$2,086$174
$250$2,456$205
50-Year-Old$1,000$1,534$128
$500$1,844$154
$250$2,164$180
60-Year-Old$1,000$1,436$120
$500$1,724$144
$250$2,022$169

Data Methodology: Rated driver has 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 the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Updated June 27, 2025

As shown in the chart, car insurance rates tend to be cheaper for older drivers, and are also cheaper for higher deductible amounts. Another factor that affects cost is the trim level of the vehicle you’re insuring.

The rate table below shows average insurance cost for each Atlas Cross Sport trim level available for the 2024 model.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
SE 2WD$1,946$162
SE 4Motion$1,992$166
SE Technology 2WD$2,034$170
SE Technology 4Motion$2,072$173
SEL 4Motion$2,162$180
SEL R-Line 4Motion$2,182$182
SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion$2,220$185

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 June 27, 2025

Insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport ranging from the SE 2WD model at $1,946 per year to the SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion model at $2,220
Insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport ranging from the SE 2WD model at $1,946 per year to the SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion model at $2,220

Is Atlas Cross Sport insurance expensive?

The VW Atlas Cross Sport ranks seventh out of 34 comparison vehicles in the 2024 midsize SUV segment for auto insurance affordability. The Atlas Cross Sport costs an average of $2,086 per year for a full coverage policy and the segment average insurance cost is $2,314 per year.

When compared directly to the other midsize SUVs, average car insurance prices for an Atlas Cross Sport cost $256 less per year than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, $46 less than the Toyota Highlander, and $38 less than the Ford Explorer.

The chart displayed below shows how well the Atlas Cross Sport fares against the top-selling midsize SUVs like the Subaru Outback, Jeep Cherokee, and the Honda Pilot. Following the chart, a table ranks insurance cost for the entire midsize segment, with the Atlas Cross Sport highlighted ranked at seventh.

Average 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport car insurance premium compared to other midsize SUV models.
Figure 2: Average 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport car insurance premium compared to other midsize SUV models. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2024 model year Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male driver with a clean driving record and no at-fault accidents. Average premium includes all Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport trim levels. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all U.S. states.

Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Insurance Cost Compared to All Midsize SUVs
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Honda Passport$1,866-$220
2Nissan Murano$1,968-$118
3Subaru Outback$1,994-$92
4Buick Envista$2,004-$82
5Subaru Ascent$2,038-$48
6Volkswagen Atlas$2,078-$8
7Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport$2,086--
8Ford Explorer$2,124$38
9Toyota Highlander$2,132$46
10Toyota Venza$2,136$50
11Chevrolet Traverse$2,186$100
12Mitsubishi Outlander Sport$2,198$112
13Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV$2,210$124
14Ford Edge$2,214$128
15Kia Sorento$2,222$136
16GMC Acadia$2,262$176
17Buick Enclave$2,266$180
18Honda Pilot$2,280$194
19Mazda CX-9$2,286$200
20Jeep Grand Cherokee$2,342$256
21Hyundai Santa Fe$2,382$296
22Nissan Pathfinder$2,384$298
23Hyundai Palisade$2,394$308
24Chevrolet Blazer$2,416$330
25Kia Telluride$2,444$358
26Toyota 4Runner$2,510$424
27Mazda CX-90$2,522$436
28Toyota Grand Highlander$2,552$466
29Kia EV9$2,568$482
30Tesla Model Y$2,592$506
31Ford Bronco$2,600$514
32Jeep Wrangler$2,676$590
33Dodge Durango$2,872$786
34Rivian R1S$2,882$796

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 June 27, 2025

Additional data and information

A lot of rates were covered in the charts and tables above, including rates for different driver ages, rates for different policy deductibles, and comparisons to similar models. The list below has some additional information that may be useful along with some tips to save money when insuring your Atlas Cross Sport.

  • Driver gender influences rates. For a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, a 20-year-old man receives an average rate of $4,104 per year, while a 20-year-old female will pay $2,966, a difference of $1,138 per year. Women get significantly cheaper rates. But by age 50, the cost for men is $1,844 and the cost for female drivers is $1,802, a difference of only $42.
  • Being a cautious driver saves money. Having frequent accidents may increase rates, possibly up to $2,842 per year for a 20-year-old driver and even as much as $814 per year for a 40-year-old driver.
  • The cost to insure teen drivers is expensive. Average rates for full coverage Atlas Cross Sport insurance costs $7,107 per year for a 16-year-old driver, $6,919 per year for a 17-year-old driver, $6,272 per year for an 18-year-old driver, and $5,706 per year for a 19-year-old driver.
  • Raising physical damage deductibles lowers cost. Raising the comprehensive and collision deductibles from $500 to $1,000 could save around $356 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $682 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
  • Low physical damage deductibles increase policy cost. Lowering deductibles from $500 to $250 could cost an additional $370 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $720 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
  • Avoid traffic tickets to pay less. To get the best Atlas Cross Sport insurance rates, it pays to follow the law. Just a few minor traffic citations have the ramification of raising rates as much as $528 per year.
  • Getting older pays dividends in cheaper insurance. The difference in insurance cost for a Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport between a 60-year-old driver ($1,724 per year) and a 20-year-old driver ($4,104 per year) is $2,380, or a savings of 81.7%.
  • Your job could save you money. Many auto insurance providers offer policy discounts for specific occupations like accountants, scientists, lawyers, police officers and law enforcement, members of the military, and others. Being employed in a qualifying occupation could potentially save between $63 and $228 on your car insurance bill, depending on your policy.