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

Average premium for full coverage: $1,602

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $376
Collision $626
Liability $420

Rates are based on $500 physical damage deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Optima Plug-In Hybrid trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance prices range from as cheap as $494 for liability-only coverage to a high of $3,442 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Where you live has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations have fewer physical damage claims than densely populated cities. The diagram below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance prices.

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

The ranges above illustrate why it is important to compare prices using their specific location and their own personal driving habits, rather than relying on average rates.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below illustrates average Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $926
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $1,374 each year
  • The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Using low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost $2,042
  • Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay around $3,442
  • The price with full coverage for a teen driver can cost $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 rates range from $926 to $5,844 for full coverage

Car insurance prices for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your risk profile, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

Older drivers with no driving violations and high physical damage deductibles could pay as little as $1,500 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will be charged in the ballpark of $5,800 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you are probably paying anywhere from $1,900 to $2,600 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be anywhere from 44% to 133% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $670 each year, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $378 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

The state you live in has a huge impact on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,050 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or be forced to pay as much as $2,160 on average in Florida, 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
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 Buy the Best Cheap Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance

Getting lower rates on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance requires being a safe and courteous driver, having a good credit score, not filing small claims, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Set aside time to shop around once a year by requesting quotes from direct insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

Below is a quick review of the data that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • It is possible to save around $190 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Drivers who purchase higher levels of liability will pay an extra $460 annually to increase from a low limit to higher 250/500 limits
  • Teenage drivers pay the highest auto insurance prices, as much as $487 a month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • High-risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation could be forced to pay on average $1,840 more per year for auto 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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