- For a 2024 Kia Sportage, average insurance rates cost from $2,158 to $2,408 per year, while insurance on a 2024 Mazda CX-30 costs from $1,952 to $2,184.
- The average cost per month to insure the Kia Sportage is 8.2% more than the Mazda CX-30, at $191 compared to $176, a difference of $15.
- Out of 47 models in the 2024 small SUV segment, the Kia Sportage ranks 34th and the Mazda CX-30 ranks 21st for overall insurance affordability.
Is insurance cheaper on a Kia Sportage or Mazda CX-30?
For the 2024 model year, the cheapest to insure is the Mazda CX-30. Insurance cost for the Kia Sportage averages $2,294 per year, while insurance for a Mazda CX-30 costs an average of $2,114 per year.
For the 10 trims available for the 2024 Kia Sportage, the cheapest trim to insure is the LX trim at an average cost of $2,158 per year.
For the eight trims available for the Mazda CX-30, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the 2.5 S Select Sport model at a cost of $1,952 per year, or about $163 per month.
When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest model and trim level is the Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport at an average rate of $1,952 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige at an average cost of $2,408 per year.
The table below compares the annual and monthly car insurance cost for 2024 Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-30 models, broken down by individual trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
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CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport | $1,952 | $163 |
CX-30 2.5 S Preferred | $2,038 | $170 |
CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition | $2,138 | $178 |
CX-30 2.5 S Premium | $2,138 | $178 |
CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium | $2,138 | $178 |
CX-30 2.5 S | $2,142 | $179 |
Sportage LX | $2,158 | $180 |
Sportage LX Hybrid | $2,172 | $181 |
CX-30 2.5 Carbon Turbo | $2,184 | $182 |
CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | $2,184 | $182 |
Sportage EX | $2,220 | $185 |
Sportage EX Hybrid | $2,272 | $189 |
Sportage X-Line AWD | $2,286 | $191 |
Sportage SX | $2,300 | $192 |
Sportage SX Prestige | $2,344 | $195 |
Sportage X-Pro | $2,384 | $199 |
Sportage SX Prestige Hybrid | $2,390 | $199 |
Sportage X-Pro Prestige | $2,408 | $201 |
Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on June 26, 2025
The chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure both 2024 models rated for multiple driver ages. For a 2024 Kia Sportage, insurance cost ranges from $2,042 to $4,658 per year for these driver ages. A 2024 Mazda CX-30 costs from $1,878 to $4,246 to insure per year.

The tables below show the cost to insure the available trim levels for both 2024 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2024 model year is the Mazda CX-30.
2024 Kia Sportage
$2,294
2024 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
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LX | $2,158 |
LX Hybrid | 2,172 |
EX | 2,220 |
EX Hybrid | 2,272 |
X-Line AWD | 2,286 |
SX | 2,300 |
SX Prestige | 2,344 |
X-Pro | 2,384 |
SX Prestige Hybrid | 2,390 |
X-Pro Prestige | 2,408 |
2024 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $2,294 |
2024 Mazda CX-30
$2,114
2024 Mazda CX-30 Trims | Rate |
---|---|
2.5 S Select Sport | $1,952 |
2.5 S Preferred | 2,038 |
2.5 S Carbon Edition | 2,138 |
2.5 S Premium | 2,138 |
2.5 Turbo Premium | 2,138 |
2.5 S | 2,142 |
2.5 Carbon Turbo | 2,184 |
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | 2,184 |
2024 Mazda CX-30 Average Rate | $2,114 |
2023 Kia Sportage vs. Mazda CX-30
When comparing the Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-30 for the 2023 model year, the model with the cheapest average insurance rates is the Mazda CX-30. Insurance rates for the Kia Sportage average $2,270 per year, while the Mazda CX-30 costs an average of $1,936 per year.
Out of 12 trim levels for the 2023 Kia Sportage, the cheapest car insurance rates are on the LX trim at a cost of $2,104 per year, or $175 per month. Out of the seven trims available for the Mazda CX-30, the cheapest 2023 trim level to insure is the 2.5 S AWD trim at a cost of $1,728 per year, or around $144 per month.
When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Mazda CX-30 2.5 S AWD at an average rate of $1,728 per year, and the most expensive model and trim level is the Kia Sportage X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid at an average of $2,434 per year.
The table below ranks the 12-month and monthly car insurance cost for 2023 Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-30 models, with average cost for each trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
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CX-30 2.5 S AWD | $1,728 | $144 |
CX-30 2.5 S Select AWD | $1,794 | $150 |
CX-30 2.5 S Preferred AWD | $1,878 | $157 |
CX-30 2.5 S Premium AWD | $1,974 | $165 |
CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $1,974 | $165 |
CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium AWD | $2,016 | $168 |
Sportage LX | $2,104 | $175 |
Sportage LX Hybrid | $2,142 | $179 |
Sportage EX | $2,164 | $180 |
CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $2,194 | $183 |
Sportage X-Line AWD | $2,236 | $186 |
Sportage EX Hybrid | $2,236 | $186 |
Sportage SX | $2,250 | $188 |
Sportage SX Prestige | $2,288 | $191 |
Sportage X-Pro | $2,318 | $193 |
Sportage SX Prestige Hybrid | $2,340 | $195 |
Sportage X-Pro Prestige | $2,346 | $196 |
Sportage X-Line Plug-in Hybrid | $2,372 | $198 |
Sportage X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid | $2,434 | $203 |
Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on June 27, 2025
The chart shown below visualizes the average cost to insure both 2023 models rated for different driver ages. For a 2023 Kia Sportage, average insurance cost ranges from $2,018 to $4,614 per year for these driver ages. A 2023 Mazda CX-30 costs from $1,722 to $3,882 to insure per year.

The tables below display the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2023 models, plus an average rate for each model.
2023 Kia Sportage
$2,270
2023 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
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LX | $2,104 |
LX Hybrid | 2,142 |
EX | 2,164 |
X-Line AWD | 2,236 |
EX Hybrid | 2,236 |
SX | 2,250 |
SX Prestige | 2,288 |
X-Pro | 2,318 |
SX Prestige Hybrid | 2,340 |
X-Pro Prestige | 2,346 |
X-Line Plug-in Hybrid | 2,372 |
X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid | 2,434 |
2023 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $2,270 |
2023 Mazda CX-30
$1,936
2023 Mazda CX-30 Trims | Rate |
---|---|
2.5 S AWD | $1,728 |
2.5 S Select AWD | 1,794 |
2.5 S Preferred AWD | 1,878 |
2.5 S Premium AWD | 1,974 |
2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 1,974 |
2.5 Turbo Premium AWD | 2,016 |
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 2,194 |
2023 Mazda CX-30 Average Rate | $1,936 |
2022 Kia Sportage vs. Mazda CX-30
For 2022 Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-30 models, the one with the cheapest average auto insurance rates is the Mazda CX-30. Insurance on the Kia Sportage averages $2,136 per year, whereas insurance for a Mazda CX-30 averages $1,892 per year.
Kia Sportage insurance rates (2022 model) range from $1,992 per year for the LX model up to $2,322 for the SX Turbo model.
For a 2022 Mazda CX-30, rates can range from $1,688 per year for the 2.5 S AWD model up to $2,144 for the most expensive 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD model.
On a monthly basis, insurance rates for all 2022 Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-30 trim levels range from $141 to $194 per month.
For models prior to 2022, average insurance rates for a Sportage and a CX-30 compare as shown below. Click on any link for complete comparisons.
- Cheapest 2021 Model – Mazda CX-30 ($1,714 vs. Kia Sportage at $1,774)
- Cheapest 2020 Model – Mazda CX-30 ($1,664 vs. Kia Sportage at $1,722)
The table below ranks the cost of car insurance for 2022 Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-30 models, showing average cost by trim level for each model.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
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CX-30 2.5 S AWD | $1,688 | $141 |
CX-30 Select AWD | $1,752 | $146 |
CX-30 Preferred AWD | $1,832 | $153 |
CX-30 Carbon Edition AWD | $1,858 | $155 |
CX-30 Premium AWD | $1,926 | $161 |
CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD | $1,952 | $163 |
CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium AWD | $1,968 | $164 |
Sportage LX | $1,992 | $166 |
Sportage Nightfall Edition | $2,106 | $176 |
Sportage EX | $2,124 | $177 |
CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | $2,144 | $179 |
Sportage SX Turbo | $2,322 | $194 |
Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on June 27, 2025
The chart shown below illustrates the average car insurance cost for the two models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2022 Kia Sportage, insurance cost ranges from $1,906 to $4,348 per year. Full-coverage insurance for a 2022 Mazda CX-30 ranges from $1,682 to $3,798 on average per year.

For the four trim levels available for the 2022 Kia Sportage, the cheapest model to insure is the LX model at an average cost of $1,992 per year, or $166 per month.
For the eight different trim levels available for the Mazda CX-30, the cheapest 2022 model to insure is the 2.5 S AWD trim at a cost of $1,688.
When rates for all 12 trim levels for both vehicles are combined and compared, the cheapest trim to insure is the Mazda CX-30 2.5 S AWD at an average cost of $1,688 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage SX Turbo at a cost of $2,322 per year.
The next two rate tables detail average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2022 models, plus an average rate for each model. The 2022 Mazda CX-30 has more affordable average car insurance than the 2022 Kia Sportage.
2022 Kia Sportage
$2,136
2022 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX | $1,992 |
Nightfall Edition | 2,106 |
EX | 2,124 |
SX Turbo | 2,322 |
2022 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $2,136 |
2022 Mazda CX-30
$1,892
2022 Mazda CX-30 Trims | Rate |
---|---|
2.5 S AWD | $1,688 |
Select AWD | 1,752 |
Preferred AWD | 1,832 |
Carbon Edition AWD | 1,858 |
Premium AWD | 1,926 |
2.5 Turbo AWD | 1,952 |
2.5 Turbo Premium AWD | 1,968 |
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 2,144 |
2022 Mazda CX-30 Average Rate | $1,892 |
2021 Kia Sportage vs. Mazda CX-30
When comparing insurance rates for the 2021 Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-30 models, the Mazda CX-30 has cheaper rates by $60 per year.
The following chart illustrates the average car insurance cost for both models using a range of rated driver ages. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,578 to $3,598 per year on a 2021 Kia Sportage, and $1,528 to $3,416 for a 2021 Mazda CX-30.

Out of eight Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2021 trim level to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,622 per year, or about $135 per month. For the eight trim options available for the Mazda CX-30, the cheapest 2021 trim level to insure is the Base 2WD model at a cost of $1,570 per year, or about $131 per month.
When auto insurance rates for all 16 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Mazda CX-30 Base 2WD at an average rate of $1,570 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD at an average cost of $1,944 per year.
The tables shown below detail average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2021 model, including the average rate for each model. The 2021 Mazda CX-30 can declare victory over the 2021 Kia Sportage for cheapest overall car insurance cost.
2021 Kia Sportage
$1,774
2021 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
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LX 2WD | $1,622 |
LX 4WD | 1,684 |
S 2WD | 1,684 |
EX 2WD | 1,750 |
S 4WD | 1,750 |
EX 4WD | 1,814 |
SX 2WD | 1,944 |
SX 4WD | 1,944 |
2021 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $1,774 |
2021 Mazda CX-30
$1,714
2021 Mazda CX-30 Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Base 2WD | $1,570 |
Base AWD | 1,632 |
Select 2WD | 1,632 |
Select AWD | 1,698 |
Preferred 2WD | 1,762 |
Preferred AWD | 1,762 |
Premium 2WD | 1,826 |
Premium AWD | 1,826 |
2021 Mazda CX-30 Average Rate | $1,714 |
2020 Kia Sportage vs. Mazda CX-30
When comparing car insurance rates for 2020 models, the Kia Sportage costs $1,722 per year to insure and the Mazda CX-30 costs $1,664, making the Mazda CX-30 the model with cheaper insurance by $58.
The chart below displays the average insurance cost for both 2020 models for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2020 Kia Sportage, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,534 to $3,490 per year for the included driver ages. Car insurance for a 2020 Mazda CX-30 costs from $1,486 to $3,318 on average per year.

Out of eight trim levels for the 2020 Kia Sportage, the cheapest rates are on the LX 2WD trim at a cost of $1,576 per year, or around $131 per month. For the eight trims available for the Mazda CX-30, the cheapest 2020 model to insure is the Base 2WD model at a cost of $1,524 per year, or $127 per month.
When looking at the combined rates by trim for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim level to put coverage on is the Mazda CX-30 Base 2WD at a cost of $1,524 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD costing $1,884 per year.
The tables shown below detail the average cost to insure all 2020 trim levels, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The cheapest to insure for the 2020 model year is the Mazda CX-30.
2020 Kia Sportage
$1,722
2020 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
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LX 2WD | $1,576 |
LX 4WD | 1,638 |
S 2WD | 1,638 |
EX 2WD | 1,698 |
S 4WD | 1,698 |
EX 4WD | 1,760 |
SX 2WD | 1,884 |
SX 4WD | 1,884 |
2020 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $1,722 |
2020 Mazda CX-30
$1,664
2020 Mazda CX-30 Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Base 2WD | $1,524 |
Base AWD | 1,586 |
Select 2WD | 1,586 |
Select AWD | 1,650 |
Preferred 2WD | 1,712 |
Preferred AWD | 1,712 |
Premium 2WD | 1,772 |
Premium AWD | 1,772 |
2020 Mazda CX-30 Average Rate | $1,664 |