It’s well known that auto insurance companies want to keep your business as long as possible. People who shop around once a year are highly likely to switch to a new company because there is a good probability of finding a policy with better rates. Surprisingly, a recent survey revealed that people who compared rates regularly saved on average $72 a month compared to those who never compared prices.
If finding low prices for auto insurance in Albuquerque is the reason for your visit, learning how to find and compare insurance can save time and money.
If saving money is your primary concern, then the best way to find better pricing on Audi A8 insurance in Albuquerque is to annually compare prices from insurers who sell insurance in New Mexico.
- Step 1: Try to learn a little about how car insurance works and the steps you can take to lower rates. Many rating factors that drive up the price such as accidents, traffic violations, and a not-so-good credit score can be amended by improving your driving habits or financial responsibility.
- Step 2: Request price quotes from exclusive agents, independent agents, and direct providers. Direct companies and exclusive agencies can only give rate quotes from a single company like GEICO and Allstate, while agents who are independent can provide rate quotes for many different companies.
- Step 3: Compare the quotes to the premium of your current policy to see if cheaper A8 coverage is available in Albuquerque. If you find a lower rate, ensure coverage does not lapse between policies.
- Step 4: Give proper notification to your current agent or company of your decision to cancel the current policy. Submit payment along with a signed and completed policy application to your new carrier. As soon as you have the new policy, store the proof of insurance paperwork with your vehicle’s registration.
A tip to remember is to make sure you enter the same amount of coverage on every quote and to quote with as many different insurance providers as possible. This enables a fair rate comparison and a complete price analysis.
The quickest method we recommend to compare car insurance rates for Audi A8 insurance in Albuquerque is to realize all the major auto insurance companies participate in online systems to quote your coverage. All you need to do is take a few minutes to give details like if your license is active, whether you are married, how much school you completed, and how your vehicles are used. That rating data is then sent to multiple car insurance providers and you get price estimates immediately.
To compare rates for your Audi A8 now, click here and complete the quick form.
The companies shown below have been selected to offer price quotes in Albuquerque, NM. In order to find cheap car insurance in New Mexico, it’s a good idea that you get prices from several of them to get a more complete price comparison.
Lower-cost Albuquerque insurance rates with discounts
Some providers do not advertise every policy discount in a way that’s easy to find, so the list below gives a summary of both the well known and the more hidden discounts that you can inquire about if you buy Albuquerque auto insurance online.
- Pay Upfront and Save – By making one initial payment instead of paying each month you can avoid monthly service charges.
- Low Mileage – Fewer annual miles on your Audi could qualify for slightly better premium rates than normal.
- Distant Student – Youth drivers who attend college more than 100 miles from Albuquerque and do not have access to a covered vehicle could qualify for this discount.
- Claim-Free Discount – Drivers with accident-free driving histories pay less compared to drivers who are more careless.
- Defensive Driving Course – Successfully completing a defensive driving course is a good idea and can lower rates and also improve your driving technique.
Keep in mind that most of the big mark downs will not be given to your bottom line cost. The majority will only reduce the price of certain insurance coverages like liability and collision coverage. If you do the math and it seems like having all the discounts means you get insurance for free, it just doesn’t work that way.
The chart below shows the comparison of Audi A8 car insurance costs with and without some available policy discounts. The costs are based on a male driver, a clean driving record, no claims, New Mexico state minimum liability limits, full physical damage coverage, and $1,000 deductibles. The first bar for each age group shows premium with no discounts. The second shows the rates with safe-driver, claim-free, marriage, multi-policy, homeowner, and multi-car discounts applied.
A few of the larger companies and their possible discounts can be read below.
- GEICO may have discounts that include five-year accident-free, good student, anti-lock brakes, air bags, military active duty, daytime running lights, and multi-vehicle.
- USAA policyholders can earn discounts including loyalty savings, vehicle storage, driver training, new vehicle, safe driver, and multi-policy.
- Progressive includes discounts for multi-policy, multi-vehicle, homeowner, good student, online signing, and online quote discount.
- American Family offers discounts for TimeAway discount, good driver, air bags, multi-vehicle, good student, Steer into Savings, and accident-free.
- Esurance offers premium reductions for emergency road assistance, good student, good driver, Pac-12 alumni, defensive driver, and claim free.
- Farmers Insurance discounts include early shopping, bundle discounts, distant student, multi-car, youthful driver, switch companies, and good student.
- State Farm offers discounts including defensive driving training, Steer Clear safe driver discount, Drive Safe & Save, safe vehicle, and multiple autos.
If you are trying to find inexpensive Albuquerque auto insurance quotes, ask every company which discounts you may be entitled to. Some of the discounts discussed earlier may not apply to policyholders in every state. To choose insurers that offer multiple discounts in Albuquerque, click here to view.
Premium rates and analysis
The premium table shown below showcases detailed analysis of insurance costs for Audi A8 models. Knowing how insurance quotes are figured is important for drivers to make informed purchases.
Model | Comp | Collision | Liability | Medical | UM/UIM | Annual Premium | Monthly Premium |
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A8 4.2 Quattro 4-Dr Sedan | $430 | $718 | $422 | $24 | $126 | $1,720 | $143 |
A8 4.2L Quattro 4-Dr Sedan | $466 | $794 | $422 | $24 | $126 | $1,832 | $153 |
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Data based on single male driver age 30, no speeding tickets, no at-fault accidents, $250 deductibles, and New Mexico minimum liability limits. Discounts applied include multi-vehicle, multi-policy, claim-free, safe-driver, and homeowner. Estimates do not factor in your specific Albuquerque location which can lower or raise auto insurance rates significantly.
Where to set your deductibles
When comparing car insurance rates, the most common question is how high should the physical damage deductibles be. The following tables can help you understand the cost difference when you choose different deductibles. The first data set uses a $250 physical damage coverage deductible and the second price table uses a $1,000 deductible.
Model | Comp | Collision | Liability | Medical | UM/UIM | Annual Premium | Monthly Premium |
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A8 4.2 Quattro 4-Dr Sedan | $378 | $718 | $322 | $20 | $96 | $1,559 | $130 |
A8 4.2L Quattro 4-Dr Sedan | $410 | $794 | $322 | $20 | $96 | $1,667 | $139 |
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Model | Comp | Collision | Liability | Medical | UM/UIM | Annual Premium | Monthly Premium |
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A8 4.2 Quattro 4-Dr Sedan | $232 | $452 | $322 | $20 | $96 | $1,122 | $94 |
A8 4.2L Quattro 4-Dr Sedan | $252 | $500 | $322 | $20 | $96 | $1,190 | $99 |
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Premium data assumes married male driver age 30, no speeding tickets, no at-fault accidents, and New Mexico minimum liability limits. Discounts applied include multi-policy, homeowner, claim-free, multi-vehicle, and safe-driver. Premium costs do not factor in specific zip code location which can modify premium rates significantly.
We can estimate from the data above that using a $250 deductible could cost the average driver approximately $38 more each month or $456 each year than requesting the higher $1,000 deductible. Since you would pay $750 more to file a claim with a $1,000 deductible as compared to a $250 deductible, if you normally go more than 20 months between claims, you would most likely save money if you opt for a higher deductible.
Full coverage rates vs. liability-only
The example below illustrates the difference between Audi A8 annual premium costs with full coverage and liability only. The premiums are based on no violations or accidents, $500 deductibles, drivers are not married, and no discounts are factored in.
When to stop paying for full coverage
There is no clear-cut formula for dropping physical damage insurance, but there is a general guideline. If the annual cost of comprehensive and collision coverage is more than around 10% of the vehicle’s replacement cost less your deductible, then it might be time to consider dropping full coverage.
For example, let’s pretend your Audi A8 replacement cost is $6,000 and you have $1,000 policy deductibles. If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the most you would receive is $5,000 after paying the physical damage deductible. If you are paying more than $500 annually for comprehensive and collision coverage, then you might want to think about dropping full coverage.
There are a few cases where only buying liability is not a good plan. If you still have a lienholder on your title, you must maintain physical damage coverage in order to prevent the bank from purchasing higher-priced coverage. Also, if your emergency fund is not enough to purchase a different vehicle if your current one is damaged, you should not opt for liability only.
New Mexico auto insurance companies
Ending up with a high-quality insurer can be rather challenging considering how many choices you have in Albuquerque. The rank data below can help you decide which auto insurers you want to consider comparing price quotes from.
Top 10 Albuquerque Car Insurance Companies Ranked by Customer Satisfaction
- Titan Insurance – 95%
- USAA – 94%
- AAA Insurance – 91%
- Nationwide – 90%
- State Farm – 90%
- The Hartford – 89%
- GEICO – 89%
- 21st Century – 88%
- Liberty Mutual – 88%
- Allstate – 88%
Top 10 Albuquerque Car Insurance Companies Ranked by Value
- USAA
- American Family
- The Hartford
- Titan Insurance
- The General
- AAA Insurance
- State Farm
- Mercury Insurance
- Nationwide
- Safeco