How much to insure these luxury vehicles in Toronto’s most affluent neighbourhoods?

Canada’s top-selling luxury vehicles are not all created equal when it comes to how much they’ll cost you in premiums. When running insurance quotes for drivers in Toronto’s most affluent neighbourhoods, we found that the Acura RDX and the Mercedes-Benz GLC43 are the best insurance value among the top luxury models, beating some other models on the list by 25-40%.

If you live in one of Toronto’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, and are in the market for a luxury vehicle, insurance costs may not be top of mind. But for the record, your choice of vehicle can make a big difference in your insurance costs, especially if your driving record isn’t perfect.

Using Mitch’s auto insurance quoter, we ran quotes for three fictional people, living in Toronto’s most affluent neighbourhoods. Here’s what we found out.

When arriving at a final premium, insurance companies consider a number of factors. The year, make and model of the vehicle is one of those factors. Insurers refer to past claims data from vehicles that they have insured that are similar to the one being quoted. If a vehicle has a big upward effect on the prices you’re being quoted, that usually means the vehicle (or others like it) have a history of being involved in:

If a vehicle has much higher premiums than others in its class, you might want to avoid it not only because of the cost difference. It’s also more likely to cause you heartache by being stolen, or worse, by getting in a serious accident. Although two cars may seem the same and may have similar features, the data doesn’t lie, and the car with much higher premiums may be a hazard to your health, and that of your family.

The higher your net worth, the more important insurance becomes. Not only because you have more to lose, but more importantly perhaps, because others may see you as a prime target for lawsuits. That’s why Mitch often recommends higher liability limits for individuals with a net worth over $2 million, including a $5 million umbrella liability policy that can fill gaps you might otherwise have in the liability coverage that comes with your home and auto policies.

For individuals with a net worth over $2 million, Mitch Insurance offers special insurance packages to bundle your home, vehicles, vacation properties and other assets all under one roof, with preferred rates and unrivalled service. Let one of our elite brokers review your insurance needs and recommend an insurer that will best meet them. Call today!