Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates

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Average insurance rates for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid are $1,602 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $376, collision insurance costs $626, and liability insurance costs $420. A liability-only policy costs as little as $494 a year, and high-risk insurance costs $3,442 or more. 16-year-old drivers receive the highest rates at up to $5,844 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,602

Rate estimates broken down by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $376
Collision $626
Liability $420

Prices are based on $500 deductible amounts, liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different Optima Plug-In Hybrid trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For the average driver, prices range range from the low end price of $494 for basic liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,442 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $494
Full Coverage $1,602
High Risk $3,442

Price Range by Location

Your location has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. More rural locations tend to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities. The price range example below illustrates how location impacts insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,202
Small Cities $1,682
Large Cities $2,163

These examples highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates for a targeted area, rather than relying on rate averages.

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below breaks down average Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $926
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay approximately $228 every year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Buying more expensive low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance will cost an additional $440 a year
  • High risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay up to $3,442
  • The cost that insures a teen driver with full coverage can cost as much as $5,844 a year

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Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance prices range from $926 to $5,844 for full coverage

Insurance rates for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid can also vary considerably based on the model year and trim level, your driving record and age, and liability limits and deductibles.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you are likely paying $1,900 to $2,600 extra per year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can cost anywhere from 44% to 133% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,500 per year on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay at least $5,800 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live makes a big difference in Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,230 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or at least $2,280 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.

Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,446 -$156 -9.7%
Alaska $1,228 -$374 -23.3%
Arizona $1,330 -$272 -17.0%
Arkansas $1,602 -$0 0.0%
California $1,826 $224 14.0%
Colorado $1,528 -$74 -4.6%
Connecticut $1,644 $42 2.6%
Delaware $1,814 $212 13.2%
Florida $2,004 $402 25.1%
Georgia $1,480 -$122 -7.6%
Hawaii $1,148 -$454 -28.3%
Idaho $1,086 -$516 -32.2%
Illinois $1,192 -$410 -25.6%
Indiana $1,210 -$392 -24.5%
Iowa $1,080 -$522 -32.6%
Kansas $1,522 -$80 -5.0%
Kentucky $2,184 $582 36.3%
Louisiana $2,372 $770 48.1%
Maine $990 -$612 -38.2%
Maryland $1,322 -$280 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,278 -$324 -20.2%
Michigan $2,780 $1,178 73.5%
Minnesota $1,342 -$260 -16.2%
Mississippi $1,918 $316 19.7%
Missouri $1,420 -$182 -11.4%
Montana $1,720 $118 7.4%
Nebraska $1,262 -$340 -21.2%
Nevada $1,922 $320 20.0%
New Hampshire $1,156 -$446 -27.8%
New Jersey $1,790 $188 11.7%
New Mexico $1,418 -$184 -11.5%
New York $1,686 $84 5.2%
North Carolina $922 -$680 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,312 -$290 -18.1%
Ohio $1,106 -$496 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,644 $42 2.6%
Oregon $1,466 -$136 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,526 -$76 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,138 $536 33.5%
South Carolina $1,452 -$150 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,354 -$248 -15.5%
Tennessee $1,402 -$200 -12.5%
Texas $1,928 $326 20.3%
Utah $1,184 -$418 -26.1%
Vermont $1,098 -$504 -31.5%
Virginia $958 -$644 -40.2%
Washington $1,234 -$368 -23.0%
West Virginia $1,470 -$132 -8.2%
Wisconsin $1,108 -$494 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,426 -$176 -11.0%

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Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could save up to $670 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase premiums. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $378 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid $250 $388 $520 $1,338

Rates are averaged for all Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.

How to Find Affordable Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance

Saving money on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance not only requires having a good driving record, but also having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Comparison shop once a year by getting quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from your local car insurance providers.

The next list is a brief review of the data that was touched on above.

  • You may be able to save approximately $190 per year just by shopping early and online
  • Drivers who want increased levels of liability coverage will pay around $460 per year to go from a minimum limit to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers age 20 and younger are charged the highest rates, as much as $487 per month if full coverage is included
  • High-risk drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions could be charged and average of $1,840 more annually to buy Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance

Rates by Driver Age

Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,844
20 $3,664
30 $1,676
40 $1,602
50 $1,460
60 $1,432

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,042
$250 $1,838
$500 $1,602
$1,000 $1,374

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,602
50/100 $1,686
100/300 $1,791
250/500 $2,064
100 CSL $1,728
300 CSL $1,959
500 CSL $2,127

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,348
20 $5,818
30 $3,524
40 $3,442
50 $3,278
60 $3,250

Full coverage, $500 deductibles, two speeding tickets, and one at-fault accident

If a financial responsibility filing is required, the additional charge below may also apply.

SR-22 Surcharge $218

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $85
Multi-vehicle $81
Homeowner $23
5-yr Accident Free $118
5-yr Claim Free $102
Paid in Full/EFT $74
Advance Quote $79
Online Quote $114
Total Discounts $676
Rate after discounts $926

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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