Subaru Crosstrek vs MINI Countryman Insurance Cost

The Subaru Crosstrek is cheaper to insure by about $140 a year for full coverage by our estimate ($1,175 vs. $1,315), and cheaper in 51 of 51 states.

These are estimates, not quotes. Figures are modeled from public data (NAIC, Census, FEMA, IIHS/HLDI) for comparison only. Your actual premium depends on your insurer, driving history, vehicle and coverage choices. We are not an insurance company or agency. How we estimate

Side-by-side insurance estimate

CoverageSubaru CrosstrekMINI CountrymanDifference
State minimum$475$525−$50
Standard (100/300/100)$690$760−$70
Full coverage$1,175$1,315−$140

National average base rates, driver in their 30s with a clean record, latest model year of each car. Difference = Crosstrek minus Countryman.

Why one costs more to insure

FactorSubaru CrosstrekMINI Countryman
SegmentSmall SUVSmall SUV
PowertrainsGasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybridGasoline, Plug-in hybrid, Electric
HLDI collision (100 = avg)6378
HLDI comprehensive6876
HLDI property damage liability6685
HLDI bodily injury liability7073
NHTSA overall rating5★—
NICB most-stolen rankNot in top 10Not in top 10
Recalls (latest 3 model years)27

Collision losses are the biggest swing factor: the MINI Countryman has 15 points higher relative collision losses, meaning its crash repairs cost insurers more on average.

Crosstrek vs Countryman insurance by state

By driver profile (full coverage)

DriverCrosstrekCountryman
Teen driver (18, own policy)$3,225$3,620
Young adult (22)$1,875$2,105
Adult in their 30s$1,175$1,315
Adult in their 50s$1,080$1,210
Senior (72)$1,315$1,475
30s, one at-fault accident$1,700$1,910
30s, DUI on record$2,170$2,435

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Subaru Crosstrek or the MINI Countryman cheaper to insure?

By our estimate the Subaru Crosstrek is cheaper, by about $140 a year for full coverage ($1,175 vs. $1,315) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record.

Why does insurance cost differ between the Subaru Crosstrek and MINI Countryman?

Mostly because of insurance-loss history: HLDI collision indices of 63 vs. 78 and comprehensive indices of 68 vs. 76 (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.