Auto Insurance · Head-to-head
Allstate vs Liberty Mutual: Which auto insurance wins?
Side-by-side comparison of Allstate and Liberty Mutual auto insurances — APR ranges, credit floors, application speed, and editorial verdict.
Allstate
Premiums run 30-50% above the GEICO baseline for clean-record drivers — Allstate competes on coverage extras, not price. The Drivewise telematics program offers 10-25% off, and the Accident Forgiveness rider is genuinely first-accident-free (unlike Progressive's which expires after 3 years). Best for drivers who've had a claim in the last 36 months.
Liberty Mutual
Highest number of optional riders in the category — Better Car Replacement (12-month upgrade), Original Parts Replacement (OEM-only on repairs), Deductible Fund (savings account that grows your deductible). Customization is unmatched but premiums run 25-40% above GEICO for clean records.
Editor's verdict
Liberty Mutual is cheaper; Allstate wins on claims + accident forgiveness.
Liberty Mutual's $1,860/year average is $248 cheaper than Allstate's $2,108 — a 12% gap that's smaller than most top-5 comparisons. Allstate's premium buys you a higher J.D. Power claims rank (#7 vs. Liberty Mutual's #18), free accident forgiveness after 5 years (Liberty Mutual charges for it indefinitely), and a stronger umbrella product. Verdict: cost-sensitive shoppers → Liberty Mutual. Drivers prioritizing claims experience or long-tenure accident forgiveness → Allstate.
- Liberty Mutual is $248/year cheaper on average (Quadrant 2024).
- Allstate ranks #7 on J.D. Power claims; Liberty Mutual ranks #18.
- Allstate is AM Best A+; Liberty Mutual is A — small edge to Allstate.
- Allstate's accident forgiveness is free at 5 years; Liberty Mutual charges $60-$100/year indefinitely.
- Liberty Mutual's telematics (RightTrack) is a single 90-day window; Allstate's Drivewise is continuous.
Side-by-side breakdown
| Feature | Allstate | Liberty Mutual |
|---|---|---|
| APR range | — | — |
| Min credit score | — | — |
| Loan amount | — | — |
| Term length | — | — |
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Rates & APR score (40%) | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Loan terms score (25%) | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Application score (20%) | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Support score (15%) | 4.3 | 4.0 |
APR range
Allstate
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Liberty Mutual
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Min credit score
Allstate
—
Liberty Mutual
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Loan amount
Allstate
—
Liberty Mutual
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Term length
Allstate
—
Liberty Mutual
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Overall rating
Allstate
4.1/5
Liberty Mutual
4.1/5
Rates & APR score (40%)
Allstate
3.8
Liberty Mutual
3.9
Loan terms score (25%)
Allstate
4.4
Liberty Mutual
4.5
Application score (20%)
Allstate
4.2
Liberty Mutual
4.1
Support score (15%)
Allstate
4.3
Liberty Mutual
4.0
Editor verdicts
Why we rate Allstate 4.1/5
Premiums run 30-50% above the GEICO baseline for clean-record drivers — Allstate competes on coverage extras, not price. The Drivewise telematics program offers 10-25% off, and the Accident Forgiveness rider is genuinely first-accident-free (unlike Progressive's which expires after 3 years). Best for drivers who've had a claim in the last 36 months.
Why we rate Liberty Mutual 4.1/5
Highest number of optional riders in the category — Better Car Replacement (12-month upgrade), Original Parts Replacement (OEM-only on repairs), Deductible Fund (savings account that grows your deductible). Customization is unmatched but premiums run 25-40% above GEICO for clean records.
Who should pick which?
Pick Allstate if…
- You prefer a fast, soft-pull-friendly online application.
Pick Liberty Mutual if…
- You want flexible loan terms and amount ranges.
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