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Estimated insurance rates for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid are $1,602 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $376 a year, collision costs $626, and liability insurance is $420. A policy with only liability insurance costs around $494 a year, with a high-risk policy costing $3,442 or more. Teen drivers 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

Rates are based on $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 states and Optima Plug-In Hybrid trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, insurance rates for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid go from as low as $494 for a discount liability-only rate to a high of $3,442 for a high-risk driver policy.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on insurance rates. Rural areas are statistically proven to have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than larger metro areas.

The diagram below illustrates how where you live affects car insurance rates.

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

These rate differences illustrate why it is important to compare rates quotes based on a specific location and risk profile, rather than relying on price averages.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $926
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $1,374 each year
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old good driver with $500 deductibles is $1,602
  • Choosing low $100 deductibles will cost an extra $440 a year
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay upwards of $3,442 or more
  • An auto insurance policy for full coverage for a teen driver may cost $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 prices range from $926 to $5,844

Car insurance prices for a Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid also have a wide range based on your driving characteristics, the model year and trim level, and policy deductibles and limits.

Older drivers with no driving violations and high deductibles could pay as little as $1,500 every 12 months on average, or $125 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, where even good drivers will be charged upwards of $5,800 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,050 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or as much as $2,160 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.

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

Choosing high deductibles can reduce prices by up to $670 each year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $378 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few violations or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying at a minimum $1,900 to $2,600 extra annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost anywhere from 44% to 133% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

With such a large range in prices, the only way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Every auto insurance company uses a different rate calculation, so rate quotes will be substantially different from one company to the next.

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 Find the Best Cheap Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Insurance

Finding better rates on Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid insurance consists of avoiding accidents and violations, having above-average credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and maximizing policy discounts. Take the time to comparison shop every time your policy renews by requesting rates from direct insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local independent and exclusive agents.

The list below is a quick review of the information touched on in the above illustrations.

  • It is possible to save as much as $190 per year simply by quoting early and online
  • Teenagers are expensive to insure, with premiums being up to $487 per month if full coverage is included
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save around $675 each year
  • High-risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation pay an average of $1,840 more each year for car insurance
  • Drivers who require higher liability limits will pay about $460 annually to raise from 30/60 bodily injury limits to 250/500 limits

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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