Smart Fortwo insurance rates

Get the cheapest quotes for your car

Compare providers in your area.

ZIP code Compare

The average insurance costs for a Smart Fortwo is only $600 a year, about half the national average. A 2017 Smart Fortwo starts at a base price of $14,650 with an annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio at a low 4%, making the Smart Fortwo one of the cheapest cars to insure.

• How we got these rates

  Your actual cost could be more or less depending on your driving record, the number of miles you drive in a year and other factors. To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from insurance companies using this profile:

  • 2017 Smart Fortwo
  • 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

  • Smart Fortwo’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

The Smart Fortwo has been around since 1998 and it is currently in its third generation. The subcompact car is known for its excellent fuel economy, small size and easy maneuverability. By early 2015, the company has produced more than 1.7 million Fortwo models worldwide.

Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a Smart Fortwo 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 Smart Fortwo, 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.

Smart Fortwo money-saving safety features

You could save money on car insurance for your Smart Fortwo if it comes equipped with these safety features.

• Anti-lock brakes
• Stability control
• Airbags
• Seatbelt pretensioners
• Anti theft system

Get the cheapest quotes for your car

Compare providers in your area.

ZIP code Compare

How safe is the Smart Fortwo?

The 2017 Smart Fortwo received a 4-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The side crash test received five stars, the highest possible rating, from the NHTSA. The government organization also awarded a four star safety rating for the frontal crash test and the rollover crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety only rated the moderate overlap front crash test and the side impact crash test, both of which received the highest possible safety rating.

The Smart Fortwo model includes a proximity warning system, rear parking assistance and crosswind assistance.