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Average insurance prices for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid are $1,602 every 12 months with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $376 a year, collision insurance costs $626, and liability insurance is $420. Buying just liability costs around $494 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers 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 deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all U.S. states and Optima Plug-In Hybrid trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For an average driver, prices range range from the cheapest price of $494 for just the minimum liability insurance 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

Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on auto insurance rates. Rural areas tend to have more infrequent collision claims than congested cities. The diagram below illustrates the effect of geographic area on car insurance rates.

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

These examples demonstrate why it is important to compare rates quotes based on a specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on rate averages.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below details 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 $1,374 annually
  • The average price for a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Buying low $100 deductibles costs an extra $440 a year
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $3,442
  • The cost to insure a teen driver 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

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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce rates by up to $670 each year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Moving from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $378 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Older drivers with a good driving record and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,500 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even excellent drivers will have to pay upwards of $5,800 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you were responsible for an accident, you may be forking out at a minimum $1,900 to $2,600 in extra premium per year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost anywhere from 44% to 133% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you live also has a big influence on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $1,150 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or at least $2,160 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.

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 Shop for More Affordable Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance

Saving money on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance consists of not taking risks behind the wheel, having a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Take the time to compare rates once a year by quoting rates from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The following is a summary of the data that was covered in the above illustrations.

  • You may be able to save as much as $190 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Drivers who require higher liability limits will pay around $460 every year to raise from a minimum limit to a 250/500 level
  • Teens are charged the highest rates, with premiums as much as $487 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • High-risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations may pay on average $1,840 more each year for 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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