Selecting a car insurance company is difficult: rates vary based on your driving record, location, and age, and companies offer an array of discounts. USAA and Erie are two of the most popular car insurance companies, selling competitively priced coverage across large portions of the US.
In an effort to make insurance shopping seamless, we've collected average rates from Erie and USAA. The below cover a variety of rating factors, including credit rating, driving history, and age. Compare rates and find your next car insurance policy today.
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If you have very poor credit, Erie could be a better option for you. On average, Erie offers lower rates than USAA for drivers with credit scores of less than 580. Drivers with exceptional credit — a score of 800 or better — should lean toward View common insurance rates by credit tier for Erie and USAA below.
| Credit score | USAA avg. annual premium | Erie avg. annual premium |
| Very Poor (300-579) | $2,682 | $2,402 |
| Fair (580-669) | $1,247 | $1,040 |
| Good (670-739) | $1,057 | $894 |
| Very Good (740-799) | $910 | $743 |
| Exceptional (800-850) | $840 | $726 |
If you are saddled with an at-fault crash, speeding ticket, reckless driving violation, or DUI in your rear view mirror, Erie could be a better choice than USAA. Every insurer prices policies differently after a violation, so it's worth comparing quotes to find out which insurer is best for you.
| Violation | USAA avg. annual premium | Erie avg. annual premium |
| At-fault accident (damage < $1,000) | $1,304 | $893 |
| At-fault accident (damage > $1,000) | $947 | $772 |
| DUI/DWI | $1,952 | $1,163 |
| Reckless driving | $1,472 | $760 |
| Speeding ticket | $1,124 | $747 |
Auto insurance companies use a driver's age to outline risk potential, assigning rates on a sliding scale. Insurance is usually most expensive for teen drivers — due to their inexperience — and more affordable for drivers aged 25 or older. Because each insurance company rates ages uniquely, it's wise to compare rates and find great coverage.
As a general rule, teen drivers should choose Erie over USAA: the former's average annual rates are $626 less than the latter's..
| Age | USAA avg. annual premium | Erie avg. annual premium |
| Teens | $2,864 | $2,238 |
| 20s | $1,261 | $1,108 |
| 30s | $963 | $1,108 |
| 40s | $957 | $755 |
| 50s | $889 | $692 |
| 60s | $845 | $676 |
Aside from finances, USAA and Erie each come with pros and cons, including discount programs, customer satisfaction ratings, add-ons, and financial stability. Be sure to shop around before settling on an option.
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| Financial Strength | Superior | Superior |
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| User Satisfaction | A++ | A+ |
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| About | USAA is known for their award-winning service, distinguished products and making their customers' needs a priority. | Erie Insurance provides customers with the flexibility to customize their car insurance by offering over 30 extra policy features, along with the highest levels of customer service. |
| Roadside Assistance | 24-hour roadside assistance is included in all of USAA's Extended Vehicle Protection programs. Pricing varies depending on which plan you select. Roadside assistance will pay up to $100 per occurrence of the following: towing service, flat tire change, emergency gas delivery, battery jump, and locksmith services. Substitute Transportation is available up to $250 per occurrence. Travel/Lodging Reimbursement is available up to $300 per occurrence. | Erie provides 24-hour roadside assistance for an additional fee on your policy that covers reasonable auto towing and required labor cost at the site of your vehicle breakdown. |
| Additional Discounts | USAA offers additional discounts for vehicles with daytime running lights and vehicles in storage, as well as a legacy discount for members under 25 years old whose parents have had USAA auto insurance. | Erie offers an additional discount called "Reduced Usage" that provides a lower rate on your policy if your vehicle is unused for 90 consecutive days during the policy period. |
| Recent Questions | Our son-in-law is a USAA member (Navy). Can we join also? Parents are not eligible for USAA. I believe USAA eligibility flows "downstream" — so descendants, i.e. Can my brother use his insurance for damage he caused to my vehicle?Unfortunately, car insurance follows the vehicle, not the driver. In this case, he cannot use his own insurance to cover the damage he caused to your vehicle. Agree to be paid out of pocket with driver with no licenseTo sum, having her pay out of pocket might be your best option. Let me explain. Can I get USAA insurance from son in lawAlthough I am not a licensed agent for USAA, it is my understanding that you need to be a child or spouse of an established members to get a policy. Meaning, you wouldn't be eligible to get your own policy away from your son-in-law. See More Questions | Will Erie reinstate my policy after non-payment? It's very likely they will reinstate your policy if you pay the amount past due and any potential fees associated with the cancellation. Because each company has their own administrative rules regarding reinstatement, it's very likely for you to be able to get your policy active again. I was injured in a car accident two months ago, can I still file a claim?The statute of limitations for filing a bodily injury claim in North Carolina is 3 years. So you are still within your legal time frame to file a claim even though your car's claim was completed. How long can an insurance company wait to pay out your claim?Virginia law does not specify an actual time frame for a claim payout but simply requires that insurance companies pay claims in a reasonable time. Most insurance companies want to close claims as quickly as possible, however, so you may want to contact that company directly to ask if they have an estimated date of the payout. If the person who damaged my vehicle is paying for the repair out of pocket, will the claim show up anywhere on my record?Unless you notified an insurance company to file a claim or a police officer wrote an incident report of the damage, the repair will not be documented on your driving record or claims history. Insurance companies verify your driving history by looking at your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and CLUE report. See More Questions |
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