Compare Farmers vs. USAA Insurance

Get affordable car insurance quotes from top companies like Farmers and USAA

Farmers and USAA are both big companies in the world of insurance. Across the board, USAA has outstanding ratings for financial strength, J.D. Power, and customer satisfaction. Its only drawback is that you can’t reap its benefits unless you’re a military member or have immediate family serving in the military.

As for Farmers, they also have great customer service and a wide selection of discounts, but could improve their online tools to make their website more navigable and their policy options more detailed.

So which one offers the discounts, services, and customer ratings that best fit your car insurance wants and needs? Keep reading to find out.

Best If/Worst If

  Farmers USAA
Best If Farmers
  • You want a lot of coverage and vehicle discounts, or if you are accident-prone
 USAA
  • You (or a parent) are a member of the military, and customer service is very important to you
Worst If Farmers
  • You want slick online tools to manage your policy
 USAA
  • You are not in the military, and do not have a parent who served

Special Car Insurance Discounts

Farmers USAA
Farmers

Farmers Inner Circle is an exclusive hub for Farmers customers. It has tips and resources for saving money on insurance and how to keep your rates low.

 USAA

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Standard Car Insurance Discounts

Bundling Coverage Discounts Farmers USAA
Multi-Car check check
Home and Car check check
Car and Life check check
Vehicle Type and Safety Features Farmers USAA
Alternative Fuel check
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) check
Anti-Lock Brake check check
Anti-Theft check check
Passive Restraint check
New Car check
Economy Car
Utility Vehicle check
Farm or Ranch Vehicle check
Driving Record and Insurance History Farmers USAA
Accident Free/Good Driver check check
Prior Insurance
Long Term Policy Holder check check
Defensive Driving Course check check
Student, Professional, and Club Memberships Farmers USAA
Affinity Group check
College Graduate
Good Student check check
Resident Student
Organization or Club Membership
Farm Bureau Member
Military check
Special Circumstances Farmers USAA
Telematics Device
Low Mileage
Short Commute
Days Per Week Driven
Other Discounts Farmers USAA
Married
Paid in Full check
Advance Renewal
Electronic Funds Transfer
Senior Driver check
55 and Retired

Consumer Complaint Data

Farmers Auto Insurance USAA Car Insurance
2016 167 245
2015 262 415
2014 237 380
2013 300 270

U.S. Auto Insurance Shopping Study (2016)

Farmers Auto Insurance USAA Car Insurance
Overall Purchase Experience Average Among the best
Policy Offerings Average Among the best
Pricing Average Among the best
Local Agent Average --
Call Center Representative -- Among the best
Insurer Website Below average Among the best

U.S. Auto Insurance Claims Satisfaction Study (2015)

Farmers Auto Insurance USAA Car Insurance
Overall Satisfaction Average Among the best
First Notice of Loss Average Among the best
Service Interaction Above average Average
Appraisal Average Among the best
Repair Process Average Above average
Rental Car Experience Average Among the best
Settlement Average Among the best

Financial Strength Ratings

Farmers Auto Insurance USAA Car Insurance
A.M. Best A A++
Moody's Aa3 Aaa
S&P's A+ AA+

Mobile Apps

Farmers USAA
Farmers

Farmers Insurance Mobile App

helps customers manage their insurance on the go. You can instantly view ID cards, connect with your agent, and pay your monthly premiums in one place. The app also lets you:

  • View the details of your coverage policy
  • Get updates from a message center
  • Have instant access with a “Keep Me Logged In” feature

Download the Farmers Insurance Mobile App.

 USAA

The USAA Mobile App lets you manage your insurance policies quickly and easily from your mobile device. The app has a touch fingerprint ID feature or voice recognition for a more secure login process. Use the USAA Mobile App to pay insurance premiums, transfer funds, and more. Download the USAA mobile app here. 

Roadside Assistance

Farmers USAA
Farmers

Farmers Towing & Roadside Assistance

Covers roadside services up to $150

Services covered:

  • Emergency towing
  • Dead battery
  • Tire change
  • Lockout
  • Winching
  • Emergency roadside connect – to access police, fire, and medical assistance

Farmers Towing & Roadside Assistance works with over 20,000 road services shops. If you use a service that's out of Farmers network, you'll have to file a claim for up to $150.

Farmers’ Roadside Emergency Safety Contact Number

Call 1 (800) 435 -7764 or click here for help with assistance with roadside issues. This service help you with an emergency tow, jump start, flat tire, lockout assistance, winching, and ambulance services. 

 USAA

USAA Roadside Assistance

USAA Roadside Assistance is offered thru USAA Towing and Labor as a policy add-on. Only vehicles covered by USAA insurance are eligible. USAA contracts their roadside service with Cross Country Motor Club to help you in need of help.

Roadside Services Covered

  • Towing
  • Gas delivery
  • Tire replacement

Contact Phone Number

1 (866) 375—5374.