The Nissan Versa’s average annual insurance premium is $2,292 a year. This steep premium costs much more than the standard $1,300 premium that most drivers pay. Safety ratings, theft reports and safety features can all play into the Versa’s car insurance cost.
You can expect to pay a monthly premium of $191 for the popular Nissan Versa. With a base price of $11,990, the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is 19.1%, incredibly high compared to the national average of 4%. The Versa’s high theft rates may lend to this steep premium.
Model
Monthly insurance rate
Base car price
370Z
$162
$29,990
Altima
$183
$22,500
Armada
$220
$44,900
Frontier
$147
$18,390
GT-R
$158
$109,990
Juke
$182
$20,250
Leaf
$185
$30,680
Maxima
$173
$32,610
Murano
$169
$29,740
Nv200
$172
$21,330
Pathfinder
$220
$30,290
Rogue
$176
$23,820
Sentra
$220
$16,990
Titan
$220
$29,580
Titan XD
$227
$31,590
Versa
$191
$11,990
Versa Note
$180
$15,480
To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from insurance companies using this profile:
2017 Nissan Versa
10,001–15,000 miles driven yearly
No accidents in the past five years
Anti-theft device on vehicle
Driver located in New York
Good credit
Our estimated price is for the state required minimum coverage which includes bodily injury, property damage, uninsured motorist, bodily injury and personal injury protection.
Other factors that can affect your auto insurance rate
Nissan Versa’s model year
Vehicle’s trim
Amount of coverage you need
Estimated miles your drive in a year
Safety and anti-theft features
Driver’s credit score and location
Driver’s age, marital status and gender
Driver’s driving history in the past five years
Whether the driver rents, leases or owns the vehicle
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About the Nissan Versa
The Nissan Versa has been around since 2002 and it is currently in its second generation. The subcompact car is known for its low base price, excellent fuel economy and spacious interior. In 2013, the Nissan Versa was the least expensive car in the United States.
Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a Nissan Versa based on safety ratings, theft rates, replacement costs and overall damage susceptibility. Insurance rates can change based on your driving history and location. If you’re considering a Nissan Versa, grab quotes from several insurance companies to find the lowest premium possible before you commit. Do your research to see if you qualify for insurance discounts.
Nissan Versa money-saving safety features
You could save money on car insurance for your Nissan Versa if it comes equipped with these safety features.
Anti-lock brakes
Stability control
Airbags
Seatbelt pretensioners
Anti theft system
Random Nissan facts
Nissan Motor Company was founded in 1933 and is known for manufacturing Japanese cars.
In the 1970s, Nissan launched Japan’s first satellite and built rocket engines.
Nissan cars were sold under the Datsun brand in many export markets until 1983.
In 2015, approximately 12 million Americans had a Nissan model in their household.
Nissan base prices start at $12,000 and can go up to $110,000.
How safe is the Nissan Versa?
The 2017 Nissan Versa was evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for safety ratings. The frontal crash test and the rollover crash test received four stars, out of five.
The Nissan Versa model includes lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and electronic stability control.
How does the Nissan Versa compare to other car models?
From a price standpoint, the Nissan Versa ranks right in the middle of our list of the 360 priciest car models to insure.
Roslyn McKenna Ayers is insurance manager at ValuePenguin and a former publisher at Finder, specializing in home and auto coverage. Her expertise and analysis has been featured on Bankrate, MSN and Reader's Digest. She holds a BA in writing and communications from Maryville College.
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