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In Aurora, Mercury offers the cheapest average car insurance rates, including for a state minimum policy. Erie is the cheapest with a ticket. USAA is a great choice for military families. MoneyGeek found that GEICO is the best company for affordability and customer service. The best for you depends on your driving profile and coverage needs.

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The Cheapest and Best Car Insurance in Aurora

The Cheapest Car Insurance Companies in Aurora

The auto insurance carriers with the cheapest average rates in Aurora for a full coverage policy are:

  • Mercury: $627 per year
  • GEICO: $647 per year

For active military and veterans, USAA has a competitive rate of roughly $696 per year.

The most expensive full coverage policy in Aurora is through AAA, at an average of $1,187 per year — 89.3% more expensive than Mercury, the least expensive insurer.

A full coverage policy has liability coverage as well as comprehensive and collision coverage. The overall cost will depend on the amount of liability coverage you select.

Cheapest Car Insurance in Aurora
Full Coverage 100/300/100
  • Company
    100/300/100per year
  • 1.
    Mercury
    $627
  • 2.
    GEICO
    $647
  • 3.
    Erie
    $688
  • 4.
    USAA
    $696
  • 5.
    Country Financial
    $746
  • 6.
    State Farm
    $752
  • 7.
    American Family
    $787
  • 8.
    Progressive
    $829
  • 9.
    Nationwide
    $844
  • 10.
    Allstate
    $882
  • 11.
    Travelers
    $914
  • 12.
    MetLife
    $940
  • 13.
    Farmers
    $1,041
  • 14.
    AAA
    $1,187

As stated in our methodology, the average prices used by MoneyGeek are for a sample 40-year-old male driver with full coverage car insurance in Aurora.

A full coverage policy is more than a state minimum policy but has liability and the following very valuable coverages that protect you from vehicle damage:

  • Collision insurance: pays for damages as a result of a collision
  • Comprehensive insurance: pays for vehicle damage that is not under collision and theft

If a full coverage policy costs more than your car’s value, you may want to get a state minimum policy or liability-only policy to save money.

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Cheapest Car Insurance in Aurora for Minimum Coverage

In Aurora and other cities, the cost of your car insurance is determined by the amount of coverage you choose. A liability-only policy costs an average of $458 per year, whereas full coverage car insurance costs around $837 per year. That is a difference of roughly $379.

Cheapest Minimum Liability Car Insurance in Aurora
State Minimum

In Illinois, you must have an auto policy with 25/50/20 in liability limits plus uninsured motorist of 25/50. This state minimum policy could help you save on your monthly bills, but the low coverage limits come with the risk of paying out of pocket in an accident.

For example, if your at-fault accident causes injuries to one person totaling $30,000, you are only covered for $25,000 and must pay the remaining $5,000.

Illinois Minimum Liability Requirements

  • Item
    Description
  • Bodily Injury and Property Damage
    $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $20,000 for property damage. A more protective level is 100/300/100.
  • Uninsured Motorist
    $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident. The minimum coverage may not be enough if you're in a serious accident.

Cheapest Car Insurance in Aurora if You Have Driving Violations

Driving violations like a ticket, DUI or at-fault accident raise your car insurance rate. In Aurora, the companies offering the average cheapest rates for drivers, depending on the violation, are the following:

  • Cheapest after a ticket: Erie, $720 per year
  • Cheapest after an at-fault accident: State Farm, $895 per year
  • Cheapest after a DUI: Mercury, $821 per year

It takes years for a driver in Aurora to improve their driving record and get cheaper auto insurance. However, right now, it pays to compare auto insurance quotes after a driving violation to get the best price.

Cheapest Car Insurance in Aurora With a Violation
Speeding Ticket

Average Cost of Car Insurance in Aurora

Aurora$837
Illinois$1,134
U.S.$1,424

On average, car insurance in Aurora costs about $837 a year. Drivers in Aurora typically pay 26.2% less than the state average and 41.2% less than the national average.

Personalized Quotes to Get You the Cheapest Car Insurance in Aurora

Car insurance firms in Aurora compute annual premiums by analyzing individual factors, such as age, credit score, marital status, gender, driving history, ZIP code and car make and model. You should get personalized quotes regularly to check if you are eligible for discounts.

For example, a 40-year-old male with a Mercury policy in Aurora pays an average annual rate of $627. This average yearly premium could change as he gets older and his circumstances change. The ideal way to get accurate rates is to compare car insurance quotes regularly.

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The Best Car Insurance Companies in Aurora

MoneyGeek researched the best car insurance companies in Aurora based on affordability, user satisfaction and claims ratings. Aurora’s top-rated auto insurance companies are:

  • Erie: MoneyGeek score of 95 out of 100
  • GEICO: MoneyGeek score of 92 out of 100

USAA is the top-rated insurance company, with a MoneyGeek score of 100 out of 100. However, its policies are only available to military personnel and their families, so we omitted it from this ranking.


1
Erie
Score:95

4.8/5

Affordability

4.5/5

Claims

5/5

User Satisfaction

4.5/5

Financial Stability

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Geek Quick Take

Erie rates 5 out of 5 for customer satisfaction and 4.8 of 5 for affordability. A full coverage policy for a 40-year-old in Aurora costs $688 per year, slightly higher than GEICO.

More About Erie

Erie offers new car replacement and accident forgiveness, as well as a special coverage option called better car replacement. If you total a car that is less than two years old, Erie will replace it with a model that is two years newer. If your car is less than two years old, Erie will replace it with the latest model.

Read MoneyGeek's Erie auto Insurance Review
2
GEICO
Score:92

4.8/5

Affordability

3.5/5

Claims

4/5

User Satisfaction

5/5

Financial Stability

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Geek Quick Take

GEICO rates 5 out of 5 for claims and 4 out of 5 for customer satisfaction. A full coverage policy for a 40-year-old driver in Aurora costs $647 per year. The company offers mechanical breakdown insurance, a unique add-on coverage.

More About GEICO

More About GEICO

Aurora drivers can select from GEICO’s four add-on coverages. Mechanical breakdown insurance covers all parts and systems for less than the typical dealer's extended warranty. It’s available for cars under 15 months old with less than 15,000 miles. GEICO also offers emergency roadside assistance, accident forgiveness and gap insurance.

Read MoneyGeek's GEICO auto Insurance Review
3
State Farm
Score:90

4.7/5

Affordability

4/5

Claims

4.5/5

User Satisfaction

4/5

Financial Stability

4
Country Financial
Score:88

4.4/5

Affordability

4/5

Claims

4.5/5

User Satisfaction

4.5/5

Financial Stability

5
Mercury
Score:77

3.9/5

Affordability

3.5/5

Claims

4/5

User Satisfaction

4/5

Financial Stability

6
Nationwide
Score:63

2.7/5

Affordability

4/5

Claims

4/5

User Satisfaction

4.5/5

Financial Stability

7
Progressive
Score:62

2.7/5

Affordability

3.5/5

Claims

4/5

User Satisfaction

4.5/5

Financial Stability

8
Travelers
Score:61

2.6/5

Affordability

4/5

Claims

3.5/5

User Satisfaction

5/5

Financial Stability

9
Allstate
Score:54

2.1/5

Affordability

4/5

Claims

4/5

User Satisfaction

4.5/5

Financial Stability

10
American Family
Score:52

1.9/5

Affordability

4/5

Claims

4/5

User Satisfaction

4.5/5

Financial Stability

11
MetLife
Score:50

1.8/5

Affordability

4.5/5

Claims

3.5/5

User Satisfaction

4.5/5

Financial Stability

12
Farmers
Score:40

1.2/5

Affordability

4/5

Claims

4/5

User Satisfaction

4/5

Financial Stability

13
AAA
Score:26

0.2/5

Affordability

3.5/5

Claims

3.5/5

User Satisfaction

4.5/5

Financial Stability

Average Cost of Car Insurance by Postal Code

Your residential neighborhood also has a role in the calculation of your car insurance premium in Illinois. Areas with more thefts, uninsured motorists and accidents are typically costlier. In Aurora, the 60506 neighborhood is a bit cheaper for auto insurance as it costs $29 less than the $852 average annual rate in the 60505 ZIP code.

  • Zip Code
    State Minimumper year
  • 60506
    $823
  • 60505
    $852

Factors That Impact Insurance Costs in Aurora

In addition to individual driver needs and history, location-specific factors like the percentage of uninsured motorists and the rate of car thefts also contribute to car insurance rates in Aurora. How Aurora ranks compared to the 300 most populous cities in the United States can have a significant impact on premium costs.

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Most Accidents With Fatalities231st/300
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Most Car Thefts101st/300
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Most Uninsured Motorists by State18th/50
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Personal Injury Protection RequiredNo
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Most Annual Rainfall131st/300
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Most Rainy Days53rd/300

About Mark Fitzpatrick


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Mark Fitzpatrick is a senior content director at MoneyGeek with over five years of experience analyzing the insurance market, conducting original research and creating content that can be personalized for every buyer. He has been quoted on insurance topics in several publications, including CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.

Mark earned a master’s degree in Economics and International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He is passionate about using his economics and insurance knowledge to bring transparency around financial topics and help others feel confident in their money moves.