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 including full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $376 each year, collision insurance costs $626, and liability coverage costs around $420. A liability-only policy costs as low as $494 a year, and high-risk insurance costs around $3,442. Teenage 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

Estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Optima Plug-In Hybrid models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For a driver in their 40's, prices range range from the cheapest price of $494 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high rate of $3,442 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

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

Price Range by Location

Where you live has a large influence on car insurance rates. Rural areas tend to have more infrequent comprehensive and collision claims than densely populated cities. The graphic below illustrates how location helps determine car insurance rates.

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

These examples highlight why all drivers should compare prices based on a specific location and their own driving history, rather than using average rates.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below breaks down average Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $926
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $228 every year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Using low deductibles for physical damage coverage increases the price to $2,042
  • Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay upwards of $3,442
  • The cost to insure a teenage driver may 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

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

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $670 a year, whereas increasing liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $378 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

More mature drivers with a clean driving record and higher deductibles may only pay around $1,500 a year for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even excellent drivers can expect 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 are likely paying at a minimum $1,900 to $2,600 extra per year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be around 44% to 133% more than a normal policy. 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 $1,230 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or be forced to pay as much as $2,280 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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 decent driving record, having good credit, not filing small claims, and determing if full coverage is necessary. Invest time comparing rates every other policy renewal by getting rate quotes from direct car insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The following items are a review of the ideas that were covered in the charts and tables above.

  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers pay the highest rates, as much as $487 per month if they have full coverage
  • Drivers who have several accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,840 more each year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Increasing deductibles could save as much as $675 each year
  • You may be able to save as much as $190 per year just by quoting online in advance

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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