The make and model of vehicle needing coverage is probably the biggest factor that determines whether or not you find cheap insurance for 4×4 vehicles in Vermont. Vehicles with higher performance characteristics, poor safety ratings, or high incidents of liability claims will cost significantly more to insure than safer, lower-performance models. The table below features car insurance rates for a selection of the most cost-effective automobiles to buy coverage for.
Vehicle Insured | Estimated Cost for Full Coverage |
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Honda CR-V LX 4WD | $451 |
Ford Explorer XLT 2WD | $501 |
Toyota Prius | $506 |
Ford Escape XLS 4WD | $508 |
Chevrolet Traverse LS AWD | $522 |
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 2WD 4-Dr | $533 |
Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5 Station Wagon | $538 |
Honda Odyssey LX | $548 |
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT | $545 |
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off-Road Package 4WD | $555 |
Toyota Highlander 2WD | $550 |
Hyundai Tucson GLS 4WD | $556 |
Hyundai Elantra SE 4-Dr Sedan | $565 |
Ford F-150 STX Super Cab 4WD | $571 |
Ford Edge Sport AWD | $565 |
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2WD | $572 |
Nissan Rogue SL 2WD | $567 |
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Data assumes single male driver age 50, no speeding tickets, no at-fault accidents, $500 deductibles, and Vermont minimum liability limits. Discounts applied include homeowner, multi-policy, safe-driver, multi-vehicle, and claim-free. Rate information does not factor in Vermont location which can alter price quotes noticeably.
Based upon these rates, you can see that models like the Honda CR-V, Ford Explorer, Toyota Prius, and Ford Escape will be the cheaper vehicles to insure for off-road vehicles.
One of the more important components that aid in calculating the price you pay for insurance is where you choose to live in Vermont. More populated areas like Northfield, Saint Johnsbury, and Springfield tend to have more expensive auto insurance rates, whereas areas that tend to be more rural enjoy lower car insurance rates.
The next table rates the more expensive cities in Vermont for 4×4 vehicles to purchase auto insurance in.
Rank | City | Premium Per Year |
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1 | Northfield | $1,048 |
2 | Newport | $1,031 |
3 | Saint Johnsbury | $1,029 |
4 | Bennington | $1,011 |
5 | Springfield | $1,008 |
6 | White River Junction | $1,006 |
7 | West Brattleboro | $1,005 |
8 | Manchester Center | $1,004 |
9 | Brattleboro | $1,003 |
10 | Saint Albans | $996 |
11 | Bellows Falls | $991 |
12 | Middlebury | $990 |
13 | Montpelier | $988 |
14 | Vergennes | $986 |
15 | Swanton | $980 |
16 | Bristol | $975 |
17 | Fair Haven | $972 |
18 | Barre | $966 |
19 | West Rutland | $962 |
20 | South Burlington | $949 |
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Rate information is estimated as the vehicle garaging location can impact coverage rates considerably.
Finding cheap insurance for 4×4 vehicles in Vermont is the goal of the majority of people, and one common way to find cheap insurance is to not buy full coverage. The information below visualizes the comparison of annual premium costs with full phyical damage coverage and with liability coverage only. The costs are based on no violations or accidents, $250 deductibles, drivers are not married, and no additional discounts are factored in.
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If the expense is averaged for all age categories, comp and collision coverage costs an extra $1,257 per year over having just liability coverage. At some point, every insured wonders if buying full coverage is worth the money. There is no exact formula to stop buying physical damage coverage, but there is a general guideline. If the annual cost of your full coverage insurance is more than 10% of the settlement you would receive from your company, then you might consider buying liability only.
There are some conditions where only buying liability is not advised. If you still owe money on your vehicle, you have to keep full coverage in order to keep the loan. Also, if your emergency fund is not enough to purchase a different vehicle in case of an accident, you should not drop full coverage.