Toyota Prius v vs Scion xB Insurance Cost
The Scion xB is cheaper to insure by about $35 a year for full coverage by our estimate ($1,225 vs. $1,190), and cheaper in 51 of 51 states.
Side-by-side insurance estimate
| Coverage | Toyota Prius v | Scion xB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum | $595 | $595 | — |
| Standard (100/300/100) | $865 | $865 | — |
| Full coverage | $1,225 | $1,190 | +$35 |
National average base rates, driver in their 30s with a clean record, latest model year of each car. Difference = Prius v minus xB.
Why one costs more to insure
| Factor | Toyota Prius v | Scion xB |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Wagon | Wagon |
| Powertrains | Hybrid | Gasoline |
| HLDI collision (100 = avg) | — | — |
| HLDI comprehensive | — | — |
| HLDI property damage liability | — | — |
| HLDI bodily injury liability | — | — |
| NHTSA overall rating | — | — |
| NICB most-stolen rank | Not in top 10 | Not in top 10 |
| Recalls (latest 3 model years) | 2 | 3 |
Prius v vs xB insurance by state
By driver profile (full coverage)
| Driver | Prius v | xB |
|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $3,365 | $3,275 |
| Young adult (22) | $1,960 | $1,905 |
| Adult in their 30s | $1,225 | $1,190 |
| Adult in their 50s | $1,125 | $1,095 |
| Senior (72) | $1,370 | $1,335 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $1,775 | $1,725 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $2,265 | $2,205 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota Prius v or the Scion xB cheaper to insure?
By our estimate the Scion xB is cheaper, by about $35 a year for full coverage ($1,225 vs. $1,190) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record.
Why does insurance cost differ between the Toyota Prius v and Scion xB?
Mostly because of insurance-loss history: HLDI collision indices of n/a vs. n/a and comprehensive indices of n/a vs. n/a (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.