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Compare.com is a digital insurance agent that provides real-time car insurance quotes from more than 120 top companies, including Progressive, Liberty Mutual, and Allstate. Compare.com customers save up to $867^† per year on their car insurance.

We earn money by saving you money. When you buy a policy from one of the quotes you see on our site, Compare.com receives a commission from our partner insurance companies. Unlike some other sites, we’ll never sell your information to make a buck.

Insurance companies calculate your rates based on factors like your driving history, location, age, and gender. And every insurer values each factor differently, so any two companies may give you widely different quotes.

Here’s an example of how rates can vary among insurers for the same driver profile. The table below shows average quotes for a 40-year-old male driver with a clean driving record and good credit.

The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, May 1 at 12:00 PM PDT. 

Insurance Company	Average Monthly Quote
COUNTRY Financial	$14
State Farm	$50
Allstate	$56
Travelers	$80
Progressive	$82
The General	$87
Liberty Mutual	$174

Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Compare.com's 50-plus partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

Since comparing car insurance quotes doesn’t cost anything, you can do it as often as you like to check the rates in your area. That said, most professionals recommend comparing quotes every six or 12 months or whenever your policy is coming up for renewal.

By far the easiest way to compare car insurance is with an insurance-comparison site. You only have to enter your information once to get quotes from multiple companies.

Comparing quotes online takes only a few minutes with Compare.com. All you need is some personal information, your car’s VIN, and your current coverage details to get accurate quotes.

We tried all the leading car insurance comparison sites and found that Compare.com is the best choice for all types of drivers. Customers give Compare.com 4.7 out of 5 stars on Shopper Approved and 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

Unfortunately, Compare.com doesn’t have its own app (yet), but we recommend the Insurify app if you want a handy way to compare car insurance quotes on your smartphone.

We analyzed more than 90 million real-time quotes and found that COUNTRY Financial has the cheapest overall car insurance, with average liability rates starting at just $16 per month.

The Insurance Information Institute recommends shopping around and comparing insurance costs as the top two ways to save money on car insurance. But the best way to get cheap car insurance is to maintain a clean driving record. Other strategies include seeking discounts, reducing coverage on older cars, and raising your deductible.

Insurance-comparison sites aren’t necessarily selling their own insurance, but using a comparison site can help you find the cheapest car insurance available since it instantly compares multiple rates side by side.

The Subaru Crosstrek, Honda CR-V, and Nissan Kicks are the cheapest cars to insure, according to our average rate data. A car’s age, safety features, and estimated repair costs can all affect insurance premiums.

The best time to shop for car insurance is when you buy or lease a new car and when your policy is up for renewal. It never hurts to compare quotes, and it’s always best to confirm you’ve got the best rate whenever you’re locking in a new policy.

You might see a higher premium than you expect for a few reasons. Your driving record, your car, and how you use it can significantly influence prices, but sometimes there’s more to it. For example, location and timing could affect rating factors in a particular area. And economic factors — like inflation and tariffs — can affect repair costs, leading to higher premiums.

Most major insurers are trustworthy, but here are some things we look for when we review companies. AM Best grades insurers for financial and long-term credit strength, which indicates a company’s ability to pay claims reliably. J.D. Power’s customer and claims satisfaction rankings, and even Trustpilot reviews, can also give you an idea of consumer trust and experience.

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