Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates

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UPDATED: May 12, 2024

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Average insurance prices for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid are $1,602 every 12 months for full coverage. Comprehensive costs around $376, collision costs $626, and liability is $420. Buying just liability costs around $494 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing around $3,442. Teens receive the highest rates at $5,844 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,602

Rate estimates for individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $376
Collision $626
Liability $420

Price estimates include $500 policy deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all states and for different Optima Plug-In Hybrid trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, prices range go from the cheapest price of $494 for liability-only coverage to a much higher rate of $3,442 for 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 can have significant affects on auto insurance rates. Areas with sparse population tend to have more infrequent accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The price range example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance rates.

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

These examples show why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes for a specific zip code and their own driving history, instead of using averaged prices.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below shows estimated Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $926
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save about $228 a year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old driver using $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Selecting more expensive low deductibles increases the price to $2,042
  • At-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay at least $3,442 or more
  • The cost to insure a teen driver with full coverage can be $5,844

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

Auto insurance rates for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid can also vary considerably based on policy deductibles and limits, your driver profile, and the trim level and model year.

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce rates by up to $670 every year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase rates. Going 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

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

If you like to drive fast or you were responsible for an accident, you could be paying at least $1,900 to $2,600 in extra premium per year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost as much as 44% to 133% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 $1,060 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 so much variability in rates, the only way to know your exact price is to compare rates and see which company has the best rate. Every auto insurance company calculates rates differently, and quoted rates can be significantly different.

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 Shop for Cheaper Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance

Saving money on car insurance consists of avoiding accidents and claims, having a good credit score, eliminating unneeded coverage, and maximizing policy discounts. Set aside time to shop around every couple of years by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The points below are a condensed summary of the material that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Policyholders who may need increased liability limits will pay approximately $460 each year to raise from a minimum limit to a 250/500 level
  • Drivers under the age of 20 are expensive to insure, costing as high as $487 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Higher risk drivers with multiple at-fault accidents may pay on average $1,840 more every year to insure a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
  • Increasing deductibles could save as much as $675 each year

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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