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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 on average $376, collision insurance costs $626, and liability is $420. Liability-only coverage costs around $494 a year, and high-risk coverage 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 by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $376
Collision $626
Liability $420

Full coverage includes $500 physical damage deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for all Optima Plug-In Hybrid models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For the normal driver, prices range range from the low end price of $494 for a discount liability-only rate to the much higher price of $3,442 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

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

Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural areas tend to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities. The example below illustrates how geographic area affects car insurance rates.

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

These examples highlight why everyone should compare rates quotes based on a specific location, instead of making a decision based on rate averages.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

The chart below breaks down average Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $926
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $228 every year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Buying pricier low deductibles will cost an additional $440 annually
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $3,442
  • The cost that insures a 16-year-old driver for full coverage may cost $5,844

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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

Car insurance rates for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid can also vary considerably based on the model of your Optima Plug-In Hybrid, your driving record and age, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,900 to $2,600 extra per year, depending on your age. Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 44% to 133% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

A more mature driver with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,500 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged upwards of $5,800 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live also has a big influence on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $1,230 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or at least $2,280 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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 can reduce rates by up to $670 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $378 extra every 12 months. 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 More Affordable Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance

Saving money on insurance for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid consists of being a safe and courteous driver, having a positive credit history, not filing small claims, and possibly raising deductibles. Comparison shop at least once a year by requesting quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

Below is a summary of the primary concepts that were presented in the illustrations above.

  • You may be able to save as much as $190 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Drivers considered higher risk who have multiple accidents or major violations could be forced to pay on average $1,840 more each year for auto insurance
  • Increasing deductibles can save approximately $675 each year
  • Teenage drivers are expensive to insure, as much as $487 per month if full coverage is purchased

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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