Nissan Xterra Insurance Rates
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The average insurance prices for a Nissan Xterra are $808 every 12 months including full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $110, collision costs $98, and liability is $442. Liability-only coverage costs around $496 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $1,730. Teens cost the most to insure at $3,396 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $808
Policy rates by type of insurance:
Full coverage includes $500 deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different Xterra trim levels.
Price Range Variability
For the average 40-year-old driver, Nissan Xterra insurance rates go from the cheapest price of $496 for your basic liability-only policy to a much higher rate of $1,730 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have more infrequent comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The price range example below illustrates the difference location can make on car insurance rates.
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More Rate Information
The chart below breaks down estimated Nissan Xterra insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $511
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $46 every year
- The average price for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $808
- Selecting more expensive low deductibles increases the price to $896
- Drivers with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $1,730 or more
- Policy cost to insure a 16-year-old driver with full coverage may cost $3,396
Insurance rates for a Nissan Xterra also range considerably based on liability limits and deductibles, your driving characteristics, and the trim level of your Xterra.
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce rates by up to $140 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $398 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
An older driver with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles may pay as low as $800 every 12 months on average, or $67 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay upwards of $3,300 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have a few points on your driving record or you were responsible for an accident, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,000 to $1,400 additional every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost from 41% to 137% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Your home state also has a big influence on Nissan Xterra insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $620 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $1,160 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.
| State | Premium | Compared to U.S. Avg | Percent Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $734 | -$74 | -9.2% |
| Alaska | $622 | -$186 | -23.0% |
| Arizona | $672 | -$136 | -16.8% |
| Arkansas | $808 | -$0 | 0.0% |
| California | $920 | $112 | 13.9% |
| Colorado | $772 | -$36 | -4.5% |
| Connecticut | $832 | $24 | 3.0% |
| Delaware | $916 | $108 | 13.4% |
| Florida | $1,012 | $204 | 25.2% |
| Georgia | $748 | -$60 | -7.4% |
| Hawaii | $580 | -$228 | -28.2% |
| Idaho | $546 | -$262 | -32.4% |
| Illinois | $604 | -$204 | -25.2% |
| Indiana | $608 | -$200 | -24.8% |
| Iowa | $544 | -$264 | -32.7% |
| Kansas | $770 | -$38 | -4.7% |
| Kentucky | $1,104 | $296 | 36.6% |
| Louisiana | $1,198 | $390 | 48.3% |
| Maine | $498 | -$310 | -38.4% |
| Maryland | $668 | -$140 | -17.3% |
| Massachusetts | $650 | -$158 | -19.6% |
| Michigan | $1,406 | $598 | 74.0% |
| Minnesota | $676 | -$132 | -16.3% |
| Mississippi | $970 | $162 | 20.0% |
| Missouri | $718 | -$90 | -11.1% |
| Montana | $870 | $62 | 7.7% |
| Nebraska | $638 | -$170 | -21.0% |
| Nevada | $970 | $162 | 20.0% |
| New Hampshire | $582 | -$226 | -28.0% |
| New Jersey | $904 | $96 | 11.9% |
| New Mexico | $718 | -$90 | -11.1% |
| New York | $854 | $46 | 5.7% |
| North Carolina | $466 | -$342 | -42.3% |
| North Dakota | $662 | -$146 | -18.1% |
| Ohio | $560 | -$248 | -30.7% |
| Oklahoma | $832 | $24 | 3.0% |
| Oregon | $740 | -$68 | -8.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $772 | -$36 | -4.5% |
| Rhode Island | $1,080 | $272 | 33.7% |
| South Carolina | $734 | -$74 | -9.2% |
| South Dakota | $684 | -$124 | -15.3% |
| Tennessee | $710 | -$98 | -12.1% |
| Texas | $976 | $168 | 20.8% |
| Utah | $602 | -$206 | -25.5% |
| Vermont | $554 | -$254 | -31.4% |
| Virginia | $486 | -$322 | -39.9% |
| Washington | $626 | -$182 | -22.5% |
| West Virginia | $740 | -$68 | -8.4% |
| Wisconsin | $560 | -$248 | -30.7% |
| Wyoming | $722 | -$86 | -10.6% |

Because rates have so much variability, the best way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to compare rates from multiple companies. Every auto insurance company calculates rates differently, and rates will be varied.
Insurance Rates by Trim Level and Model Year
| Model and Trim | Annual Premium | Monthly Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Xterra X 2WD | $802 | $67 |
| Nissan Xterra S 2WD | $808 | $67 |
| Nissan Xterra S 4WD | $808 | $67 |
| Nissan Xterra X 4WD | $808 | $67 |
| Nissan Xterra Off Road 4WD | $824 | $69 |
| Nissan Xterra SE 2WD | $824 | $69 |
| Nissan Xterra SE 4WD | $836 | $70 |
Rates assume 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Xterra | $140 | $144 | $474 | $916 |
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | $132 | $130 | $474 | $894 |
| 2009 Nissan Xterra | $126 | $114 | $460 | $858 |
| 2008 Nissan Xterra | $124 | $110 | $452 | $844 |
| 2007 Nissan Xterra | $114 | $104 | $446 | $822 |
| 2006 Nissan Xterra | $110 | $98 | $442 | $808 |
Rates are averaged for all Nissan Xterra models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.
How to Shop for More Affordable Nissan Xterra Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Nissan Xterra consists of not taking risks behind the wheel, having above-average credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and insuring your home and auto with the same company. Make time to compare rates at every policy renewal by requesting rates from direct car insurance companies, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.
The following is a summary of the data touched on in this article.
- Insureds who require higher liability limits will pay approximately $490 per year to raise from a 30/60 limit to a 250/500 level
- You may be able to save as much as $80 per year simply by shopping early and online
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles could save as much as $125 each year
- Teens pay higher rates, with premiums being up to $283 each month if full coverage is included
Rate Tables and Charts
Rates by Driver Age
| Driver Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $3,396 |
| 20 | $1,842 |
| 30 | $812 |
| 40 | $808 |
| 50 | $746 |
| 60 | $730 |
Full coverage, $500 deductibles
Rates by Deductible
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $896 |
| $250 | $856 |
| $500 | $808 |
| $1,000 | $762 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| Liability Limit | Premium |
|---|---|
| 30/60 | $808 |
| 50/100 | $924 |
| 100/300 | $1,035 |
| 250/500 | $1,322 |
| 100 CSL | $969 |
| 300 CSL | $1,212 |
| 500 CSL | $1,389 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates for High Risk Drivers
| Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $4,740 |
| 20 | $2,930 |
| 30 | $1,728 |
| 40 | $1,730 |
| 50 | $1,654 |
| 60 | $1,636 |
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 | $39 |
| Multi-vehicle | $43 |
| Homeowner | $15 |
| 5-yr Accident Free | $43 |
| 5-yr Claim Free | $49 |
| Paid in Full/EFT | $24 |
| Advance Quote | $32 |
| Online Quote | $52 |
| Total Discounts | $297 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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