
Nissan Altima car insurance at a glance:
- Average auto insurance premium for a 30-year-old driver: $1,946
- Most affordable insurance companies for Nissan Altima insurance: USAA, Nationwide and Geico
- Cheapest state for Altima insurance: Vermont
- Most expensive state for Altima insurance: Louisiana
The Forbes Wheels team has judged the Nissan Altima to be a solid choice but lacking in thrills.
Still, if you want a reliable sedan for everyday driving, you may be considering an Altima. Insurance costs should be a part of your budget calculation. Here we look at average insurance costs for a Nissan Altima.
Nissan Altima Insurance Costs by Company
Nissan Altima owners can potentially save hundreds of dollars a year by shopping around for car insurance quotes. Among the large insurance companies we analyzed, USAA offers the cheapest car insurance for a Nissan Altima. If you don’t qualify for USAA car insurance as a military member, veteran or family member, Nationwide and Geico are the next cheapest choices in our analysis.
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Nissan Altima Insurance Costs by State
State variations in Nissan Altima insurance costs are due to state regulations, past claims in the state, repair costs, medical costs and more. Louisiana is the most expensive state for Nissan Altima auto insurance.
Cost of Insurance for a Nissan Altima Based on Driver Age
The cheapest age for insuring a Nissan Altima is age 60, according to Forbes Advisor’s analysis of rates.
Females and males pay about the same to insure a Nissan Altima. For example, 40-year-old women drivers pay only $11 less per year than 40-year-old men.
The most expensive age to insure an Altima is age 20 and under. Two decades later, at age 40, the Altima insurance cost is more than 50% cheaper.
Many factors can go into determining an individual’s insurance rate. That includes your driving record, location (or the garaging address), personal versus business use of the vehicle, annual mileage, a credit-based insurance score (poor credit risks pay more), your past claims, any recent lapse in auto insurance coverage, the type of vehicle, and the type and amount of insurance coverage chosen.
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Nissan Altima Insurance vs. Similar Cars
If you’re shopping for an Altima, you might also be considering a Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata or Kia K5. Among these models, the Altima is the most expensive to insure, on average, but not by very much. Insurance shouldn’t be a factor in your car-buying decision among these vehicles.
How to Save Money on Nissan Altima Car Insurance
Here are some tips to lower your car insurance costs:
- Comparison shopping. Not all companies price their policies the same. The best way to save is to compare car insurance quotes among several different insurance companies.
- Buy the right amount of car insurance. If you buy too little insurance, you’ll be underinsured. But if you buy too much, you’re overpaying. Here’s how to determine how much car insurance you need.
- Ask for discounts. Insurers offer all sorts of car insurance discounts you may be eligible for, such as good driver discounts, good student discounts, pay-in-full discounts and multi-policy discounts.
- Participate in a telematics program. Many insurers offer usage-based car insurance programs that track driving behaviors and offer discounts to safe drivers.
- Consider a higher deductible. Your car insurance deductible is the amount that is deducted from your insurance check if you file a car insurance claim under your collision or comprehensive coverage. Common deductible amounts range from $100 to $1,000. The higher your deductible, the less you’ll pay in car insurance premiums.
- Maintain good credit. Insurers in 46 states allow for the use of credit-based auto insurance scores when setting rates. But not all companies weigh credit the same, which is why it’s so important to shop around for the best rates.
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Methodology
Rates are based on drivers with a clean record with $100,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person, $300,000 per accident and $100,000 in property damage liability, uninsured motorist coverage and any other coverage required in a state. The rate also includes collision and comprehensive coverage with a $500 deductible. Rates are from Quadrant Information Services as of June 2022.