Kia Rio insurance rates
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Average Kia Rio insurance rates
The average insurance costs for a Kia Rio is $187 a month — or $2,244 a year. Your actual cost could be more or less depending on your driving record, the number of miles you drive in a year and other factors. To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from insurance companies using this profile:
- 2017 Kia Rio
- 10,001–15,000 miles driven yearly
- No accidents in the past five years
- Anti-theft device on vehicle
- Driver located in New York
- Good credit
Our estimated price is for the state required minimum coverage which includes bodily injury, property damage, uninsured motorist bodily injury and personal injury protection.
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About the Kia Rio
The Kia Rio has been around since 2000 and is currently in its fourth generation. The subcompact car is known for its powerful engine, luxurious interior and agile handling. In the United States market, there is a hatchback and sedan form available for the Kia Rio.
Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a Kia Rio based on safety ratings, theft rates, replacement costs and overall damage susceptibility. Insurance rates can change based on a driver’s history and location. Kia shoppers should grab quotes from several insurance companies to find the lowest premium possible before they commit. Kia Rio shoppers should also do their research and see if they qualify for insurance discounts with each insurance company.
Kia Rio money-saving safety features
You could save money on car insurance for your Kia Rio if it comes equipped with these safety features.
- Anti-lock brakes
- Stability control
- Airbags
- Seatbelt pretensioners
- Anti theft system
Random Kia Facts
- Kia is the second largest automotive manufacturer in South Korea and has been around since 1944.
- In 2015, Kia sold over 3.3 million vehicles.
- Kia has been producing military vehicles for the South Korean Army since 1976.
- Kia is South Korea’s oldest car manufacturing company.
- Kia base prices start at $15,000 and can go up to $50,000.
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Kia Rio car insurance rates
A 2017 Kia Rio starts at a base price of $14,165. With the average insurance rate at $2,244 per year, the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is 15.8%.
| Model | Monthly insurance rate | Base car price |
|---|---|---|
| Cadenza | $220.00 | $31,990 |
| Forte | $180.00 | $16,600 |
| K900 | $220.00 | $49,900 |
| Optima | $181.00 | $22,200 |
| Rio | $187.00 | $14,165 |
| SEdona | $190.00 | $26,900 |
| Sorento | $165.00 | $25,600 |
| Soul | $176.00 | $16,100 |
| Soul Ev | $174.00 | $32,250 |
| Sportage | $174.00 | $23,200 |
How safe is the Kia Rio?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the Kia Rio with high scores for the moderate overlap front test, rear crash protection test and roof strength crash test. The Kia Rio was so awarded a marginal score for the small overlap test and an acceptable score for the side impact crash test, by the IIHS. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Kia Rio a 4-Star Overall Safety Rating. The 2017 Kia Rio was awarded four stars, out of five, for the frontal and rollover crash tests, by the NHTSA. The organization also awarded the Kia Rio with five stars for the side crash test.
In 2012, the Kia Rio was ranked number 8 in the top 10 stolen cars in the United States, according to the NHTSA. There are approximately 2.7 thefts per 1,000 Kia Rio models.
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