Ford Escape vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Insurance Cost
The Ford Escape is cheaper to insure by about $540 a year for full coverage by our estimate ($1,625 vs. $2,165), and cheaper in 51 of 51 states.
Side-by-side insurance estimate
| Coverage | Ford Escape | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum | $705 | $865 | −$160 |
| Standard (100/300/100) | $1,020 | $1,255 | −$235 |
| Full coverage | $1,625 | $2,165 | −$540 |
National average base rates, driver in their 30s with a clean record, latest model year of each car. Difference = Escape minus Outlander Sport.
Why one costs more to insure
| Factor | Ford Escape | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Small SUV | Small SUV |
| Powertrains | Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Flex-fuel | Gasoline |
| HLDI collision (100 = avg) | 95 | 121 |
| HLDI comprehensive | 82 | 168 |
| HLDI property damage liability | 116 | 157 |
| HLDI bodily injury liability | 143 | 186 |
| NHTSA overall rating | 5★ | 4★ |
| NICB most-stolen rank | Not in top 10 | Not in top 10 |
| Recalls (latest 3 model years) | 17 | 0 |
Collision losses are the biggest swing factor: the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 26 points higher relative collision losses, meaning its crash repairs cost insurers more on average. Comprehensive losses (theft, weather, glass) also favor the Ford Escape.
Escape vs Outlander Sport insurance by state
By driver profile (full coverage)
| Driver | Escape | Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $4,475 | $5,960 |
| Young adult (22) | $2,605 | $3,465 |
| Adult in their 30s | $1,625 | $2,165 |
| Adult in their 50s | $1,495 | $1,995 |
| Senior (72) | $1,820 | $2,425 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $2,360 | $3,140 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $3,010 | $4,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Escape or the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport cheaper to insure?
By our estimate the Ford Escape is cheaper, by about $540 a year for full coverage ($1,625 vs. $2,165) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record.
Why does insurance cost differ between the Ford Escape and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Mostly because of insurance-loss history: HLDI collision indices of 95 vs. 121 and comprehensive indices of 82 vs. 168 (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.