BMW X3 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport Insurance Cost
The BMW X3 is cheaper to insure by about $70 a year for full coverage by our estimate ($1,565 vs. $1,635), and cheaper in 51 of 51 states.
Side-by-side insurance estimate
| Coverage | BMW X3 | Land Rover Discovery Sport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum | $585 | $595 | −$10 |
| Standard (100/300/100) | $845 | $865 | −$20 |
| Full coverage | $1,565 | $1,635 | −$70 |
National average base rates, driver in their 30s with a clean record, latest model year of each car. Difference = X3 minus Discovery Sport.
Why one costs more to insure
| Factor | BMW X3 | Land Rover Discovery Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Luxury SUV | Luxury SUV |
| Powertrains | Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Diesel | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| HLDI collision (100 = avg) | 108 | 113 |
| HLDI comprehensive | 92 | 107 |
| HLDI property damage liability | 94 | 98 |
| HLDI bodily injury liability | 95 | — |
| NHTSA overall rating | 4★ | — |
| NICB most-stolen rank | Not in top 10 | Not in top 10 |
| Recalls (latest 3 model years) | 11 | 4 |
Collision losses are the biggest swing factor: the Land Rover Discovery Sport has 5 points higher relative collision losses, meaning its crash repairs cost insurers more on average. Comprehensive losses (theft, weather, glass) also favor the BMW X3.
X3 vs Discovery Sport insurance by state
By driver profile (full coverage)
| Driver | X3 | Discovery Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $4,310 | $4,490 |
| Young adult (22) | $2,505 | $2,615 |
| Adult in their 30s | $1,565 | $1,635 |
| Adult in their 50s | $1,440 | $1,505 |
| Senior (72) | $1,755 | $1,830 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $2,270 | $2,370 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $2,900 | $3,020 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW X3 or the Land Rover Discovery Sport cheaper to insure?
By our estimate the BMW X3 is cheaper, by about $70 a year for full coverage ($1,565 vs. $1,635) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record.
Why does insurance cost differ between the BMW X3 and Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Mostly because of insurance-loss history: HLDI collision indices of 108 vs. 113 and comprehensive indices of 92 vs. 107 (100 = average), plus repair costs, theft rates and segment.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.