Chrysler 200 vs Kia Optima Insurance Cost
The Chrysler 200 is cheaper to insure by about $130 a year for full coverage by our estimate ($1,260 vs. $1,390), and cheaper in 51 of 51 states.
Side-by-side insurance estimate
| Coverage | Chrysler 200 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum | $605 | $605 | — |
| Standard (100/300/100) | $880 | $880 | — |
| Full coverage | $1,260 | $1,390 | −$130 |
National average base rates, driver in their 30s with a clean record, latest model year of each car. Difference = 200 minus Optima.
Why one costs more to insure
| Factor | Chrysler 200 | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Midsize car | Midsize car |
| Powertrains | Gasoline, Flex-fuel | Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| HLDI collision (100 = avg) | — | — |
| HLDI comprehensive | — | — |
| HLDI property damage liability | — | — |
| HLDI bodily injury liability | — | — |
| NHTSA overall rating | 5★ | 5★ |
| NICB most-stolen rank | Not in top 10 | #6 |
| Recalls (latest 3 model years) | 9 | 4 |
The Kia Optima appears on the NICB most-stolen list, adding to comprehensive costs.
200 vs Optima insurance by state
By driver profile (full coverage)
| Driver | 200 | Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $3,465 | $3,830 |
| Young adult (22) | $2,015 | $2,225 |
| Adult in their 30s | $1,260 | $1,390 |
| Adult in their 50s | $1,160 | $1,280 |
| Senior (72) | $1,410 | $1,560 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $1,825 | $2,020 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $2,330 | $2,575 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Chrysler 200 or the Kia Optima cheaper to insure?
By our estimate the Chrysler 200 is cheaper, by about $130 a year for full coverage ($1,260 vs. $1,390) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record.
Why does insurance cost differ between the Chrysler 200 and Kia Optima?
Mostly because of insurance-loss history: HLDI collision indices of n/a vs. n/a and comprehensive indices of n/a vs. n/a (100 = average), plus repair costs, theft rates and segment.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.