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U.S. average insurance rates for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid are $1,602 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $376 a year, collision insurance costs $626, and liability costs around $420. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $494 a year, and high-risk coverage costs $3,442 or more. Teen drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,844 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,602

Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $376
Collision $626
Liability $420

Includes $500 policy deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Optima Plug-In Hybrid trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For the normal driver, Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance prices range from the low end price of $494 for just liability coverage to a high of $3,442 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

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

Geographic Price Range

Where you live can make a big difference on insurance rates. More rural locations have lower incidents of accident claims than larger metro areas. The diagram below illustrates how geographic area affects insurance prices.

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

The ranges above show why it is important to compare prices for a targeted area, instead of making a decision based on price averages.

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Detailed Rate Analysis

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $926
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $1,374 a year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Choosing low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $440 annually
  • High-risk insureds with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay up to $3,442
  • The price that insures a 16-year-old driver can cost as much as $5,844 or more

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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

Auto insurance prices for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid are also quite variable based on the trim level of your Optima Plug-In Hybrid, how you drive, and liability limits and deductibles.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying $1,900 to $2,600 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be from 44% to 133% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with a good driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,500 a year for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay at least $5,800 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in has a huge impact on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,060 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or as much as $2,280 on average in New York, Louisiana, 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

Choosing high deductibles could cut prices by as much as $670 annually, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $378 extra every 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 the Cheapest Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance

Getting lower rates on insurance for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid requires avoiding accidents and claims, maintaining a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and consideration of higher deductibles. Shop around every other policy renewal by getting quotes from direct carriers, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The points below are a recap of the ideas that were presented in the illustrations above.

  • Drivers under the age of 20 are the costliest to insure, with premiums as much as $487 a month if the policy includes full coverage
  • Drivers considered higher risk that have major violations or accidents may pay on average $1,840 more annually to insure a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $675 each year
  • Drivers can save approximately $190 per year just by quoting early and online

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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