Chevrolet Sonic Insurance Rates

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The average insurance rates for a Chevrolet Sonic are $1,208 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $210, collision costs $380, and liability costs around $460. A liability-only policy costs as low as $510 a year, with high-risk insurance costing $2,622 or more. 16-year-old drivers cost the most to insure at $4,726 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,208

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $210
Collision $380
Liability $460

Rates are based on $500 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all states and for different Sonic trim levels.

Price Range Variability

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Chevrolet Sonic insurance rates go from as low as $510 for just liability insurance to a much higher rate of $2,622 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $510
Full Coverage $1,208
High Risk $2,622

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Where you live can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have a lower frequency of accident claims than congested cities.

The price range example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects car insurance rates.

Rural Areas $906
Small Cities $1,268
Large Cities $1,631

The examples above show why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices based on a specific location and risk profile, instead of making a decision based on rate averages.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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More Rate Details

The chart below shows estimated Chevrolet Sonic insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $705
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $134 a year
  • The average rate for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,208
  • Buying more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an extra $260 annually
  • High-risk insureds with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $2,622 or more
  • Policy cost for full coverage for a 16-year-old driver with full coverage may cost $4,726 or more

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Chevrolet Sonic insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Chevrolet Sonic insurance prices range from $705 to $4,726

Car insurance rates for a Chevrolet Sonic also range considerably based on your risk profile, the trim level of your Sonic, and policy deductibles and limits.

An older driver with no driving violations and high deductibles may pay as low as $1,100 a year, or $92 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, where even good drivers will be charged upwards of $4,700 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state has a huge impact on Chevrolet Sonic insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $800 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or at least $1,720 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

Chevrolet Sonic Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,094 -$114 -9.4%
Alaska $924 -$284 -23.5%
Arizona $1,002 -$206 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,208 -$0 0.0%
California $1,376 $168 13.9%
Colorado $1,154 -$54 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,242 $34 2.8%
Delaware $1,368 $160 13.2%
Florida $1,510 $302 25.0%
Georgia $1,114 -$94 -7.8%
Hawaii $866 -$342 -28.3%
Idaho $818 -$390 -32.3%
Illinois $898 -$310 -25.7%
Indiana $908 -$300 -24.8%
Iowa $814 -$394 -32.6%
Kansas $1,148 -$60 -5.0%
Kentucky $1,648 $440 36.4%
Louisiana $1,786 $578 47.8%
Maine $746 -$462 -38.2%
Maryland $998 -$210 -17.4%
Massachusetts $968 -$240 -19.9%
Michigan $2,098 $890 73.7%
Minnesota $1,012 -$196 -16.2%
Mississippi $1,446 $238 19.7%
Missouri $1,070 -$138 -11.4%
Montana $1,298 $90 7.5%
Nebraska $954 -$254 -21.0%
Nevada $1,450 $242 20.0%
New Hampshire $872 -$336 -27.8%
New Jersey $1,350 $142 11.8%
New Mexico $1,070 -$138 -11.4%
New York $1,272 $64 5.3%
North Carolina $694 -$514 -42.5%
North Dakota $988 -$220 -18.2%
Ohio $834 -$374 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,242 $34 2.8%
Oregon $1,106 -$102 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,152 -$56 -4.6%
Rhode Island $1,612 $404 33.4%
South Carolina $1,094 -$114 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,020 -$188 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,058 -$150 -12.4%
Texas $1,456 $248 20.5%
Utah $894 -$314 -26.0%
Vermont $828 -$380 -31.5%
Virginia $724 -$484 -40.1%
Washington $936 -$272 -22.5%
West Virginia $1,106 -$102 -8.4%
Wisconsin $836 -$372 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,076 -$132 -10.9%

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Chevrolet Sonic insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $400 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $414 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few points on your driving record or tend to cause accidents, you could be paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,000 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be from 42% to 138% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Because rates have so much variability, the only way to know exactly what you will pay is to compare rates from multiple companies. Each insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, so rate quotes will be varied from one company to the next.

Insurance Rates by Trim Level and Model Year

Chevrolet Sonic Insurance Rates by Model and Trim Level
Model and Trim Annual Premium Monthly Premium
Chevrolet Sonic LS Sedan $1,114 $93
Chevrolet Sonic LS Hatchback $1,146 $96
Chevrolet Sonic LT Hatchback $1,208 $101
Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan $1,208 $101
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Sedan $1,238 $103
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Hatchback $1,270 $106
Chevrolet Sonic RS $1,330 $111

Rates assume 2017 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.

Chevrolet Sonic Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2020 Chevrolet Sonic $238 $484 $442 $1,322
2019 Chevrolet Sonic $228 $450 $452 $1,288
2018 Chevrolet Sonic $218 $424 $456 $1,256
2017 Chevrolet Sonic $210 $380 $460 $1,208
2016 Chevrolet Sonic $196 $350 $460 $1,164
2015 Chevrolet Sonic $190 $328 $464 $1,140
2014 Chevrolet Sonic $184 $306 $474 $1,122
2013 Chevrolet Sonic $172 $284 $474 $1,088
2012 Chevrolet Sonic $166 $258 $478 $1,060

Rates are averaged for all Chevrolet Sonic 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 the Best Cheap Chevrolet Sonic Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Chevrolet Sonic requires being a good driver, having above-average credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and maximizing policy discounts. Set aside time to shop around once a year by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from your local insurance agents.

The following list is a quick review of the data that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Drivers can save as much as $140 per year simply by shopping early and online
  • Insureds who require an increased level of liability coverage will pay around $510 each year to increase from a 30/60 limit to 250/500 limits
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 are expensive to insure, costing up to $394 each month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers considered higher risk with a DUI or reckless driving violation will pay on average $1,410 more each year than a safer driver

Rates by Driver Age

Chevrolet Sonic Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $4,726
20 $2,798
30 $1,242
40 $1,208
50 $1,106
60 $1,084

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Chevrolet Sonic Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,468
$250 $1,346
$500 $1,208
$1,000 $1,074

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Chevrolet Sonic Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,208
50/100 $1,422
100/300 $1,537
250/500 $1,836
100 CSL $1,468
300 CSL $1,721
500 CSL $1,905

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Chevrolet Sonic Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $6,702
20 $4,464
30 $2,664
40 $2,622
50 $2,508
60 $2,486

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.

SR-22 Surcharge $169

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $63
Multi-vehicle $66
Homeowner $20
5-yr Accident Free $83
5-yr Claim Free $78
Paid in Full/EFT $51
Advance Quote $58
Online Quote $84
Total Discounts $503
Rate after discounts $705

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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