Mazda RX-8 Insurance Rates
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Average insurance rates for a Mazda RX-8 are $942 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $154, collision costs $188, and liability insurance is $442. Buying just liability costs around $496 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing $2,020 or more. 16-year-old drivers receive the highest rates at $3,814 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $942
Rate estimates by individual coverage type:
Full coverage includes $500 physical damage deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different RX-8 trim levels.
Price Range by Coverage and Risk
For an average driver, prices range go from the low end price of $496 for just liability coverage to a much higher rate of $2,020 for high-risk insurance.
Price Range by Location
Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on car insurance prices. Rural locations tend to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities.
The price range example below illustrates the effect of geographic area on auto insurance prices.
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Detailed Rate Analysis
The chart below breaks down estimated Mazda RX-8 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.
- The best full coverage rate is $578
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $78 every year
- The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $942
- Buying more expensive low deductibles will cost an additional $148 a year
- Higher-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $2,020 or more
- The cost that insures a teen driver with full coverage can cost $3,814
Auto insurance rates for a Mazda RX-8 can also vary considerably based on the model year and trim level, your driving record and age, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.
If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,100 to $1,600 in extra premium per year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost anywhere from 42% to 130% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
An older driver with a good driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $900 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay in the ballpark of $3,800 a year. View Rates by Age
Where you live also has a big influence on Mazda RX-8 insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $730 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or at least $1,350 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.
| State | Premium | Compared to U.S. Avg | Percent Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $854 | -$88 | -9.3% |
| Alaska | $724 | -$218 | -23.1% |
| Arizona | $784 | -$158 | -16.8% |
| Arkansas | $942 | -$0 | 0.0% |
| California | $1,074 | $132 | 14.0% |
| Colorado | $902 | -$40 | -4.2% |
| Connecticut | $970 | $28 | 3.0% |
| Delaware | $1,066 | $124 | 13.2% |
| Florida | $1,182 | $240 | 25.5% |
| Georgia | $870 | -$72 | -7.6% |
| Hawaii | $680 | -$262 | -27.8% |
| Idaho | $638 | -$304 | -32.3% |
| Illinois | $704 | -$238 | -25.3% |
| Indiana | $710 | -$232 | -24.6% |
| Iowa | $636 | -$306 | -32.5% |
| Kansas | $896 | -$46 | -4.9% |
| Kentucky | $1,286 | $344 | 36.5% |
| Louisiana | $1,396 | $454 | 48.2% |
| Maine | $582 | -$360 | -38.2% |
| Maryland | $780 | -$162 | -17.2% |
| Massachusetts | $756 | -$186 | -19.7% |
| Michigan | $1,638 | $696 | 73.9% |
| Minnesota | $790 | -$152 | -16.1% |
| Mississippi | $1,132 | $190 | 20.2% |
| Missouri | $838 | -$104 | -11.0% |
| Montana | $1,014 | $72 | 7.6% |
| Nebraska | $744 | -$198 | -21.0% |
| Nevada | $1,132 | $190 | 20.2% |
| New Hampshire | $680 | -$262 | -27.8% |
| New Jersey | $1,054 | $112 | 11.9% |
| New Mexico | $834 | -$108 | -11.5% |
| New York | $994 | $52 | 5.5% |
| North Carolina | $544 | -$398 | -42.3% |
| North Dakota | $772 | -$170 | -18.0% |
| Ohio | $652 | -$290 | -30.8% |
| Oklahoma | $970 | $28 | 3.0% |
| Oregon | $864 | -$78 | -8.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $902 | -$40 | -4.2% |
| Rhode Island | $1,260 | $318 | 33.8% |
| South Carolina | $854 | -$88 | -9.3% |
| South Dakota | $796 | -$146 | -15.5% |
| Tennessee | $828 | -$114 | -12.1% |
| Texas | $1,136 | $194 | 20.6% |
| Utah | $700 | -$242 | -25.7% |
| Vermont | $646 | -$296 | -31.4% |
| Virginia | $564 | -$378 | -40.1% |
| Washington | $732 | -$210 | -22.3% |
| West Virginia | $864 | -$78 | -8.3% |
| Wisconsin | $654 | -$288 | -30.6% |
| Wyoming | $842 | -$100 | -10.6% |
Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce rates by up to $230 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will push rates upward. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $398 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
With so much variability in rates, the best way to figure out who has the best auto insurance rates is to compare rates from as many companies as possible. Every auto insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and quoted rates can be significantly different.
Insurance Rates by Trim Level and Model Year
| Model and Trim | Annual Premium | Monthly Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda RX-8 Sport 4-Dr Coupe | $930 | $78 |
| Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4-Dr Coupe | $942 | $79 |
| Mazda RX-8 R3 4-Dr Coupe | $942 | $79 |
Rates assume 2006 model year, a 40-year-old male driver with no accidents or violations, $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, minimum liability limits, and uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage included. Rates are for comparison only and are averaged for all 50 U.S. states.
| Model Year | Comprehensive | Collision | Liability | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 | $180 | $224 | $468 | $1,030 |
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | $154 | $188 | $442 | $942 |
Rates are averaged for all Mazda RX-8 models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.
How to Find More Affordable Mazda RX-8 Insurance
Saving money on Mazda RX-8 insurance consists of being a safe and courteous driver, maintaining a good credit score, not filing small claims, and not having any coverage lapses. Comparison shop every couple of years by getting rate quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local auto insurance providers.
Below is a summary of the material that was covered in the above illustrations.
- Drivers who purchase higher levels of liability will pay around $490 per year to raise from a minimum limit to the 250/500 level
- Teenage drivers have the highest car insurance rates, as much as $318 per month if the policy includes full coverage
- High-risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations will likely pay on average $1,080 more per year for auto insurance
- Increasing deductibles can save approximately $225 each year
Rate Tables and Charts
Rates by Driver Age
| Driver Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $3,814 |
| 20 | $2,150 |
| 30 | $958 |
| 40 | $942 |
| 50 | $866 |
| 60 | $848 |
Full coverage, $500 deductibles
Rates by Deductible
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,090 |
| $250 | $1,024 |
| $500 | $942 |
| $1,000 | $864 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| Liability Limit | Premium |
|---|---|
| 30/60 | $942 |
| 50/100 | $1,030 |
| 100/300 | $1,141 |
| 250/500 | $1,428 |
| 100 CSL | $1,075 |
| 300 CSL | $1,318 |
| 500 CSL | $1,495 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates for High Risk Drivers
| Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $5,356 |
| 20 | $3,422 |
| 30 | $2,036 |
| 40 | $2,020 |
| 50 | $1,932 |
| 60 | $1,912 |
Full coverage, $500 deductibles, two speeding tickets, and one at-fault accident
If a financial responsibility filing is required, the additional charge below may also apply.
Potential Rate Discounts
If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.
| Discount | Savings |
|---|---|
| Multi-policy | $47 |
| Multi-vehicle | $50 |
| Homeowner | $17 |
| 5-yr Accident Free | $56 |
| 5-yr Claim Free | $58 |
| Paid in Full/EFT | $33 |
| Advance Quote | $40 |
| Online Quote | $63 |
| Total Discounts | $364 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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