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Does AWD cost more to insure than other cars?
I've heard that getting an AWD car costs more to ensure than 2WD. Is this true?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Car insurance rates are based on risk. If you buy a Chevy Camaro with a V-8 and rear-wheel drive, you’ll probably pay more for insurance than a Toyota RAV4 with AWD.
As a general rule, it’s more about what type of car it is and what it has under the hood as opposed to its drivetrain. A car built for speed is always going to be more expensive to insure than a standard sedan or SUV.
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