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The Zebra vs Liberty Mutual: Which auto insurance wins?

Side-by-side comparison of The Zebra and Liberty Mutual auto insurances — APR ranges, credit floors, application speed, and editorial verdict.

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The Zebra

4.7··—+ FICO

Compares 100+ insurers in a single 60-second form. Surfaces every discount you qualify for, with email-first contact (no phone spam by default).

Best for custom coverage

Liberty Mutual

4.1··—+ FICO

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.

In plain English

Liberty Mutual wins on both dimensions — lower APR floor (undefined% vs undefined%) AND lower credit floor (null+ vs null+ FICO). The Zebra can still be the better fit when application speed or loan-amount ceilings matter more — see the verdicts below.

Side-by-side breakdown

APR range

The Zebra

Liberty Mutual

Min credit score

The Zebra

Liberty Mutual

Loan amount

The Zebra

Liberty Mutual

Term length

The Zebra

Liberty Mutual

Overall rating

The Zebra

4.7/5

Liberty Mutual

4.1/5

Rates & APR score (40%)

The Zebra

4.7

Liberty Mutual

3.9

Loan terms score (25%)

The Zebra

4.6

Liberty Mutual

4.5

Application score (20%)

The Zebra

4.9

Liberty Mutual

4.1

Support score (15%)

The Zebra

4.6

Liberty Mutual

4.0

Editor verdicts

Why we rate The Zebra 4.7/5

Compares 100+ insurers in a single 60-second form. Surfaces every discount you qualify for, with email-first contact (no phone spam by default).

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 The Zebra if…

  • You prefer a fast, soft-pull-friendly online application.
  • You want flexible loan terms and amount ranges.

Pick Liberty Mutual if…

  • You trust Liberty Mutual's 4.1/5 editorial score.

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