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State Farm vs FarmersCar insurance compared

Compared: Personal auto policy vs Personal auto policyDocuments checked: November 12, 2026

Short answer

As of November 12, 2026, from Select Your Cover's read of both insurers' documents:

State Farm comes out ahead on more of the points we compared (1 of 1), but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. State Farm is stronger on am best rating; Farmers on no single point.

Head to head

AM Best rating

State Farm

State Farm: A+ vs A

Side by side

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State Farm

Personal auto policy

Farmers

Personal auto policy

Accident forgiveness

Your price doesn't go up after your first at-fault accident. Some insurers give it free for a clean record; others sell it.

State Farm, Accident forgivenessNot stated
Farmers, Accident forgivenessOptional add-on

New car replacement

If a newer car is totaled, the insurer pays for a brand-new one instead of its depreciated value.

State Farm, New car replacementNot stated
Farmers, New car replacementFirst 2 model yearsand under 24,000 miles

Gap or loan payoff

Pays what you still owe on a loan or lease when that's more than the car is worth.

State Farm, Gap or loan payoffNot offeredask your lender
Farmers, Gap or loan payoffUp to 25% of valueloan/lease payoff

Shrinking deductible

Your deductible drops for every claim-free year or six months.

State Farm, Shrinking deductibleNot stated
Farmers, Shrinking deductible$50 every 6 claim-free monthsno cap stated

Rental car

Pays for a rental while your car is repaired after a covered claim.

State Farm, Rental carOptionallimits you choose
Farmers, Rental carOptionallimits you choose

Roadside and towing

Towing, jump starts, lockouts and flat tires. The towing distance is the main difference.

State Farm, Roadside and towingTo the nearest shop
Farmers, Roadside and towingUp to 100 mileson the top plan

Rideshare drivers

Covers you while the Uber or Lyft app is on, before the rideshare company's own insurance applies.

State Farm, Rideshare driversWhile the app is onuntil a ride is accepted
Farmers, Rideshare driversWhile the app is onuntil a ride is acceptedSources differ

Safe-driving discount

An app or device tracks your driving and can cut your price. With some insurers, risky driving can raise it.

Not ranked: State Farm, where two sources for it disagree.

State Farm, Safe-driving discountUp to 30%Drive Safe & SaveSources differ
Farmers, Safe-driving discountFarmers Signalno maximum discount stated

AM Best rating

AM Best grades an insurer's ability to pay claims. A++ is the top grade.

State Farm, AM Best ratingTop gradeA+Superior
Farmers, AM Best ratingAExcellent

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  • ✓ State Farm: A+ vs A

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  • Its price for you comes in lower. Get quotes from both.

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Common questions

Is State Farm better than Farmers?

State Farm comes out ahead on more of the points we compared (1 of 1), but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. State Farm is stronger on am best rating; Farmers on no single point.

State Farm vs Farmers: am best rating?

State Farm: A+ vs A.

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Compares documents downloaded on 2026-11-12. Terms vary by state, and prices depend on you. Not insurance advice, and we are not an insurance agent.