Best Cheap New Mexico Car Insurance Quotes

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UPDATED: Nov 19, 2019

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For drivers in New Mexico, one of the big things that determine car insurance rates is where you keep your vehicle. Areas with more people or even just a higher incidence of claims like Albuquerque, Artesia, and Santa Fe tend to have more expensive auto insurance rates, whereas areas with less congestion tend to receive slightly lower rates.

The next table ranks the highest-priced places in New Mexico to buy auto insurance in.

Where does New Mexico rank for car insurance cost?
Rank	City	Annual Rate
1	Albuquerque	$1,431
2	South Valley	$1,349
3	Artesia	$1,330
4	North Valley	$1,329
5	Santa Fe	$1,316
6	Los Lunas	$1,302
7	Hobbs	$1,296
8	Rio Rancho	$1,294
9	Espanola	$1,273
10	Los Alamos	$1,256
11	Gallup	$1,224
12	Roswell	$1,222
13	Carlsbad	$1,201
14	Portales	$1,186
15	Las Vegas	$1,184
16	Farmington	$1,183
17	Lovington	$1,171
18	Deming	$1,143
19	Clovis	$1,134
20	Chaparral	$1,114
21	Las Cruces	$1,098
22	Anthony	$1,076
23	Silver City	$1,063
24	Alamogordo	$1,063
25	Sunland Park	$1,054
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Premium amounts are approximated as vehicle location can change premium rates substantially.

The car, truck, or SUV needing coverage is one of the largest considerations that determines the availability of economical auto insurance in New Mexico. Vehicles with higher performance, a lack of safety features, or an increased likelihood of liability claims will cost significantly more to insure than safer models.

The information below features coverage costs for the more affordable automobiles to buy insurance for.

Cheapest Vehicles to Insure in New Mexico
Insured Vehicle	Estimated Cost for Full Coverage
Ford Escape XLS 2WD	$814
Honda CR-V EX-L 4WD	$835
Chevrolet Traverse LT 2WD	$856
Hyundai Tucson GLS 2WD	$885
Ford F-150 STX Regular Cab 2WD	$893
Honda Odyssey EX W/Rear Entertainment	$943
Toyota Camry LE	$964
Toyota Highlander Sport 4WD	$985
Chevrolet Impala LTZ	$1,020
Hyundai Elantra SE Touring Station Wagon	$1,022
Kia Forte EX 4-Dr Sedan	$1,037
Toyota Sienna Limited AWD	$1,041
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD	$1,051
Ford Fusion Sport 4-Dr Sedan	$1,041
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ	$1,051
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Price data assumes single female driver age 50, no speeding tickets, no at-fault accidents, $500 deductibles, and New Mexico minimum liability limits. Discounts applied include safe-driver, claim-free, homeowner, multi-policy, and multi-vehicle. Premium costs do not factor in zip code location which can raise or lower premiums noticeably.

Looking at the data, we can infer that vehicles like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Traverse, and Hyundai Tucson are going to be some of the most economical vehicles to insure for drivers in New Mexico.

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Comparison of full coverage and liability-only policies

Finding the best cheap New Mexico car insurance quotes is the goal of most vehicle owners, and one of the best ways to find cheap insurance is to not buy full coverage. The example below visualizes the comparison of premium costs with full coverage compared to only the New Mexico minimum liability coverage. The premiums are based on a clean driving record, no claims, $500 deductibles, drivers are single, and no additional discounts are factored in.

If averaged for all ages, physical damage coverage on your policy costs an extra $2,027 per year more than just buying liability only. Many people question if buying full coverage is a good investment. There is no clear-cut rule that works best for making the decision to drop physical damage coverage, but there is a general school of thought. If the yearly cost for physical damage coverage is 10% or more of replacement cost minus your deductible, then it could be time to drop full coverage.

Which auto insurance company is best in New Mexico?

Selecting the top insurance company can be a challenge considering how many companies provide coverage in New Mexico. The company rank data in the next section may help you decide which car insurance companies you want to consider when buying insurance in New Mexico. These ratings include the largest auto insurers in America, so companies that may only write in New Mexico are not taken into consideration for this list.

Top 15 Auto Insurance Companies in New Mexico
Company	Value	Customer Service	Claims	Customer Satisfaction	A.M Best Rating	Overall Score
USAA	98	100	100	94%	A++	98.6
American Family	98	89	100	86%	A	95.4
State Farm	88	93	96	90%	A++	92.4
The Hartford	94	92	90	89%	A+	91.7
AAA Insurance	88	89	95	91%	A	91.2
GEICO	84	93	93	89%	A++	90.3
The General	89	91	89	88%	A-	90
Titan Insurance	90	87	91	95%	A+	89.6
Progressive	84	91	93	87%	A+	89.5
Allstate	85	90	92	88%	A+	89.3
Nationwide	87	88	84	90%	A+	88.7
Liberty Mutual	84	87	93	88%	A	88.5
21st Century	85	86	87	88%	A	86.7
Esurance	85	80	95	87%	A+	85.9
Safeco	85	85	85	86%	A	85.8
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Data Source: Insure.com Best Car Insurance Companies

How to find the best cheap New Mexico car insurance quotes

The list below shows some thrifty suggestions that can help you buy more affordable coverage.

Buy a vehicle with excellent safety ratings
Staying accident-free helps keep rates low
Buying home and auto insurance together can earn discounts
Earn discounts for being claim-free
You will pay more if you get tickets or have at-fault accidents
Comparison shop at least once a year

That last piece of advice is very significant, as was stressed in this piece. Coverage rates can be adjusted at any time, so don’t be afraid to buy from a different company if a cheaper price is available.

Many drivers have brand loyalty and that’s fine, but it isn’t a good idea if that devotion results in you overpaying hundreds of dollars a year. In just a few minutes you could compare rates and find cheaper car insurance in New Mexico.