Buick Encore Insurance Cost in Washington
Insuring a Buick Encore in Washington costs about $1,160 a year ($97/month) for full coverage by our estimate — −12% versus the same car nationally — the 24th most expensive of 51 states for this model.
Buick Encore insurance in Washington at a glance
The Buick Encore is 16% cheaper than the average vehicle to insure in Washington. Washington's own base rates are 10% lower than the national average, which carries through to every model.
Washington factors that affect Encore premiums
- Uninsured drivers: 19.1% of Washington drivers are uninsured (U.S. 15.4%), which raises the value of uninsured motorist coverage for your Encore.
- Theft: 259 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents (U.S. 197).
- Weather: FEMA rates Washington's expected annual losses as very low for hail, relatively low for tornado, not rated for hurricane, relatively moderate for inland (river) flooding, relatively low for strong wind — hail, wind and flood claims fall under comprehensive.
- Crash risk: 1.21 traffic deaths per 100 million miles (U.S. 1.19).
- Fault system: At-fault (tort).
Buick Encore insurance cost in Washington cities
| City | Full coverage | Minimum | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $1,325 | $620 | +14% |
| Spokane | $1,195 | $560 | +3% |
| Tacoma | $1,305 | $615 | +13% |
| Vancouver | $1,235 | $580 | +6% |
| Bellevue | $1,245 | $585 | +7% |
| Kent | $1,315 | $615 | +13% |
| Everett | $1,260 | $595 | +9% |
| Spokane Valley | $1,190 | $555 | +3% |
| Renton | $1,315 | $615 | +13% |
| Yakima | $1,165 | $545 | 0% |
| Bellingham | $1,160 | $545 | 0% |
| Auburn | $1,290 | $605 | +11% |
| Lynnwood | $1,330 | $625 | +15% |
Buick Encore insurance in Washington by driver
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $1,495 | $2,170 | $3,190 | $266 |
| Young adult (22) | $870 | $1,260 | $1,855 | $155 |
| Adult in their 30s | $545 | $790 | $1,160 | $97 |
| Adult in their 50s | $500 | $725 | $1,065 | $89 |
| Senior (72) | $610 | $885 | $1,300 | $108 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $790 | $1,145 | $1,680 | $140 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $1,005 | $1,460 | $2,145 | $179 |
Coverage levels
| Coverage level | What it includes | Per year | Per month | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum liability | Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. | $545 | $45 | $445–$640 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $790 | $66 | $645–$930 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $1,160 | $97 | $950–$1,370 |
Washington minimum: 25/50/10 liability coverage. Lenders require collision and comprehensive on financed or leased cars.
Rivals in Washington
| Model | Full coverage in WA | vs. Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | $1,050 | −9% |
| Nissan Juke | $1,290 | +11% |
| Fiat 500X | $1,290 | +11% |
| Subaru Forester | $1,005 | −13% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Buick Encore insurance in Washington?
About $1,160 a year ($97 a month) for full coverage and $545 for Washington's minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record. That is 12% less than the national estimate for the same car.
Is the Buick Encore cheaper to insure than the average car in Washington?
The average vehicle in Washington is about $1,380 a year for full coverage in our model, so the Buick Encore is 16% cheaper than average.
Where in Washington is Buick Encore insurance cheapest?
Among the largest Washington cities, Bellingham has the lowest estimate (about $1,160) and Lynnwood the highest (about $1,330).
What insurance do I need for a Buick Encore in Washington?
Washington requires at least 25/50/10 liability coverage. If the car is financed or leased, the lender will also require collision and comprehensive.
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.
- Washington OIC: Washington State's mandatory auto/motorcycle insurance law
- Washington OIC: Personal injury protection (PIP)
- RCW 48.22.030 (underinsured motorist coverage; written rejection)
- Washington DOL: Financial responsibility (SR-22)
- Washington OIC: File a complaint
- NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report: Data for 2023
- Insurance Research Council uninsured motorist estimates (via Triple-I)
- IIHS Fatality Facts: state by state
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: Crime in the United States 2025 (Table 4)
- NICB 2022 Vehicle Theft Data: top 10 stolen vehicles by state
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table DL-1C (licensed drivers)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 (registrations)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-2 (vehicle-miles traveled)
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates
- FEMA National Risk Index
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey