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State Farm vs ProgressiveCar 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:

They split the points we compared, but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. State Farm is stronger on no single point; Progressive on no single point.

Head to head

AM Best rating

No clear edge

Both: A+

Side by side

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State Farm

Personal auto policy

Progressive

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
Progressive, Accident forgivenessEarned freesmall claims from day 1, large after 5 years

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
Progressive, New car replacementNot stated

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
Progressive, 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
Progressive, Shrinking deductibleDown to $0$50 every 6 claim-free months

Rental car

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

State Farm, Rental carOptionallimits you choose
Progressive, Rental carOptionalfrom $70 a day

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
Progressive, Roadside and towingOfferedSources differ

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
Progressive, Rideshare driversApp on + after pickupfills the deductible gap

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
Progressive, Safe-driving discountSnapshotno 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 ratingA+Superior
Progressive, AM Best ratingA+Superior

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Common questions

Is State Farm better than Progressive?

They split the points we compared, but the right choice depends on you and the price you're quoted. State Farm is stronger on no single point; Progressive on no single point.

State Farm vs Progressive: am best rating?

Both: 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.