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Estimated auto insurance rates for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid are $1,602 annually for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $376, collision costs $626, and liability costs $420. Liability-only coverage costs as little as $494 a year, with high-risk coverage costing $3,442 or more. Teens pay the most at $5,844 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,602

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $376
Collision $626
Liability $420

Estimates include $500 deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates include averaging for all states and for different Optima Plug-In Hybrid trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For a 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid go from as cheap as $494 for basic liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,442 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Your location can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural areas are statistically proven to have fewer accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The price range example below illustrates how your location can change car insurance rates.

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

These rate differences show why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates based on a specific location and their own personal driving habits, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below shows estimated Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $926
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay around $228 a year
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old good driver with $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Selecting more expensive low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance costs an additional $440 annually
  • Drivers with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $3,442 or more
  • An auto insurance policy with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver with full coverage may cost $5,844 a year

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

Insurance prices for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid also have a wide range based on the model of your Optima Plug-In Hybrid, your driver profile, and policy deductibles and limits.

An older driver with a clean driving record and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,500 per year on average, or $125 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even without any violations or accidents they can expect to pay upwards of $5,800 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you caused a few accidents, you could be paying at a minimum $1,900 to $2,600 extra annually, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can cost from 44% to 133% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $670 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $378 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you choose to live makes a big difference in Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance prices. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,060 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or have to pay at least $2,280 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, 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

With such a large range in prices, the only way to know exactly what you will pay is to compare prices from multiple companies. Every company calculates prices differently, so the prices will be substantially different between companies.

Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid $268 $422 $520 $1,390

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 Low Cost Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance

Finding better rates on insurance for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid not only requires not taking risks behind the wheel, but also having a good credit history, not filing small claims, and bundling your home and auto policies. Invest the time to shop around at every other renewal by quoting rates from direct carriers, and also from local insurance agents.

The following is a review of the concepts that were illustrated above.

  • Drivers considered higher risk who have several accidents or serious violations may be required to pay an average of $1,840 more each year for Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance
  • Teens pay the highest prices, as much as $487 per month including comprehensive and collision insurance
  • Drivers can save as much as $190 per year simply by shopping early and online
  • Increasing policy deductibles could save up to $675 each year
  • Drivers can save as much as $190 per year simply by shopping 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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