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If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, there are a few things to keep in mind as you compare models. You might consider safety features, gas mileage, and additional features. It’s also important to factor the cost of car insurance into your decision, as some vehicles are more expensive to insure than others.
In this guide, we’ll highlight some of the most expensive cars to insure as well as determine which car brand might bring the costliest insurance prices. We’ll also help you understand what specific factors contribute to the cost of auto insurance, and share some tips for saving money on your car insurance policy.
Our rates are based on public rate filings obtained by analytics company First Interpreter. While we may partner with some of the carriers you see on our site, we maintain editorial independence and it does not affect the rates you see. Read more about our rating methodology or see our rigorous editorial policy.
Car insurance premiums are unique to each driver, but your vehicle’s make and model are two of the biggest factors that can impact your car insurance rate. Vehicles with a higher value and higher repair costs are generally the most expensive to insure.
According to our average rate data based on the top 100 most popular 2023 models, the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Tesla Model S, which has an average annual premium of $4,048. The Tesla Model S also has one of highest MSRPs out of the vehicles we researched. The second and third most expensive vehicles to insure are the Tesla Model 3 and Dodge Charger SXT, respectively.
In the table below, you can see the average cost of car insurance for the most expensive cars to insure among popular 2023 models:
Annual rates for a single 35-year-old male, estimated using public rate filings sourced from First Interpreter. Rates do not represent actual quotes. Accurate as of January 2024.
In general, the most expensive types of cars to insure are luxury vehicles, sports cars, and electric vehicles (EVs). If you want a car that has cheap insurance rates, it’s best to avoid luxury brands and cars with a higher value, which often have the highest insurance premiums.
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Before you choose a car brand, make sure to get insurance rates for the model you have in mind. Based on our research, the most expensive car brands to insure are Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus. Other exotic and luxury car brands, like Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, and Bentley, can also have extremely high premiums.
If you have your heart set on a high-end vehicle, it’s still possible to find a more affordable insurance premium. However, it’s important to look for car insurance discounts and get multiple quotes to see which insurance company can offer you the best rate for your car make and model, and your driver profile.
You can compare car insurance rates in just 30 seconds using our online comparison tool.
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There are many factors that impact car insurance rates, including your driving record, age, credit score, claim history, deductible, and coverage limits. In addition, there are several vehicle-specific factors that can affect your premium. These include:
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Rate Retriever rates are based on public rate filings obtained by analytics company First Interpreter. This data comes from the rating plans insurance carriers submit to each state’s department of insurance. Rating plans detail how each carrier calculates premiums using factors such as location, age, gender, and driving record, and they ensure that insurance premiums are both fair and competitive.
For the data on this page, we made the following assumptions: a 35-year-old single male with a clean driving record and Good credit score. We adjusted this profile by vehicle make, model, trim, and year to determine the rates you see on this page.
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