Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance Rates

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

Average premium for full coverage: $1,602

Rate estimates for individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $376
Collision $626
Liability $420

Estimates include $500 deductible amounts, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates are averaged for all U.S. 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 range from the cheapest price of $494 for just liability insurance to a much higher rate 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

Where you live has a large influence on insurance rates. Areas with sparse population tend to have more infrequent collision claims than larger metro areas. 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 demonstrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices for a specific zip code and their own driving history, rather than using price averages.

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More Rate Details

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $926
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save about $228 annually
  • The average price for a 40-year-old driver using $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Choosing more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage increases the price to $2,042
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay at least $3,442
  • The cost to insure a teenage driver with full coverage can be $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

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 and model year.

Choosing high deductibles could cut rates by as much as $670 a year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase rates. 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

An older driver with a good driving record and higher deductibles may only pay around $1,500 a year for full coverage. Rates are highest 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 may be forking out at least $1,900 to $2,600 in extra premium per year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be around 44% to 133% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you live has a huge impact on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,150 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or as much as $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 $280 $470 $514 $1,444

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 Low Cost Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance

Saving money on auto insurance requires having a good driving record, having a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Set aside time to shop around once a year by obtaining price quotes from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

The next list is a review of the data that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • You may be able to save up to $190 per year just by shopping early and online
  • Consumers who may need increased levels of liability coverage will pay about $460 every year to increase from a minimum limit to a 250/500 level
  • Drivers age 20 and younger are expensive to insure, with premiums as much as $487 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Drivers who have several accidents or serious violations pay on average $1,840 more every year to buy Kia 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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