Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost

Does the Kia Sportage or the Toyota RAV4 have cheaper car insurance rates? We compare the cost to insure every trim level back to 2015 to find out.

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  • A 2024 Toyota RAV4 has less-expensive car insurance than a 2024 Kia Sportage by an average of $132 per year, $2,294 compared to $2,162.
  • For a 2024 Kia Sportage, average full-coverage car insurance rates range from $2,158 to $2,408 per year, while insurance on a 2024 Toyota RAV4 ranges from $1,908 to $2,546 for full-coverage.
  • Out of 47 models in the 2024 small SUV segment, the Kia Sportage ranks 34th and the Toyota RAV4 ranks 25th for cheapest overall car insurance rates.

Is a Kia Sportage cheaper to insure than a Toyota RAV4?

For 2024 Sportage and RAV4 models, the cheapest to insure is the Toyota RAV4. Insurance on the Kia Sportage averages $2,294 per year, and insurance for a Toyota RAV4 averages $2,162 per year.

Out of 10 Kia Sportage trims, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the LX trim at an average cost of $2,158 per year, or around $180 per month.

For the 19 trim levels available for the Toyota RAV4, the cheapest 2024 trim to insure is the LE AWD model at a cost of $1,908.

When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE AWD at an average rate of $1,908 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD at an average cost of $2,546 per year.

The next table compares and ranks the cost of car insurance for 2024 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models, broken down by trim level.

2024 Model Year Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,908$159
$1,960$163
$2,016$168
$2,064$172
$2,064$172
$2,086$174
$2,114$176
$2,118$177
$2,142$179
$2,148$179
$2,158$180
$2,162$180
$2,162$180
$2,172$181
$2,186$182
$2,192$183
$2,220$185
$2,220$185
$2,248$187
$2,262$189
$2,272$189
$2,286$191
$2,300$192
$2,344$195
$2,384$199
$2,390$199
$2,408$201
$2,476$206
$2,546$212

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

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Kia Sportage and a 2024 Toyota RAV4
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Kia Sportage and a 2024 Toyota RAV4

The chart below shows the average cost to insure the two models for different driver ages. Insurance cost ranges from $2,042 to $4,658 per year for a 2024 Kia Sportage, and $1,920 to $4,342 for a 2024 Toyota RAV4 for the age groups used in this illustration.

Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2024 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2024 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$7,177$6,665
20-Year-Old$4,658$4,342
25-Year-Old$2,662$2,510
30-Year-Old$2,438$2,302
40-Year-Old$2,294$2,162
50-Year-Old$2,042$1,920
60-Year-Old$1,912$1,798

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2024 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

The next two tables show trim level insurance cost averages for both 2024 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2024 car insurance battle is the Toyota RAV4.

2024 Kia Sportage

$2,294

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Kia Sportage
2024 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX$2,158
LX Hybrid2,172
EX2,220
EX Hybrid2,272
X-Line AWD2,286
SX2,300
SX Prestige2,344
X-Pro2,384
SX Prestige Hybrid2,390
X-Pro Prestige2,408
2024 Kia Sportage Average Rate$2,294

2024 Toyota RAV4

$2,162

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Kia Sportage
2024 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE AWD$1,908
LE 2WD1,960
XLE 2WD2,016
LE Hybrid AWD2,064
XLE AWD2,064
Limited Hybrid AWD2,086
XLE Hybrid AWD2,114
XSE Hybrid AWD2,118
XLE Premium 2WD2,142
SE Hybrid AWD2,148
Adventure AWD2,162
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD2,162
XLE Premium AWD2,186
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD2,192
Limited 2WD2,220
TRD Off-Road AWD2,248
Limited AWD2,262
Prime SE AWD2,476
Prime XSE AWD2,546
2024 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,162

2023 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing the Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 for the 2023 model year, the model having the cheapest car insurance rates is the Toyota RAV4. Average car insurance rates for the Kia Sportage are $2,270 per year, whereas insurance for a Toyota RAV4 averages $2,112 per year.

For the 12 trims available for the 2023 Kia Sportage, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LX trim at an average cost of $2,104 per year, or around $175 per month.

Out of the 19 trim levels available for the Toyota RAV4, the cheapest 2023 trim to insure is the LE 2WD model at a cost of $1,896 per year, or about $158 per month.

When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at a cost of $1,896 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid costing an average of $2,434 per year.

The next chart illustrates average Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 car insurance rates for 2023 models, grouped for drivers age 20 to 50.

2023 Model Year Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Rates
Model and Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
$1,896$158
$1,954$163
$1,954$163
$2,000$167
$2,008$167
$2,052$171
$2,060$172
$2,086$174
$2,092$174
$2,102$175
$2,104$175
$2,114$176
$2,140$178
$2,142$179
$2,164$180
$2,174$181
$2,174$181
$2,206$184
$2,206$184
$2,234$186
$2,236$186
$2,236$186
$2,250$188
$2,288$191
$2,298$192
$2,318$193
$2,340$195
$2,346$196
$2,368$197
$2,372$198
$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

Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2023 Kia Sportage and a 2023 Toyota RAV4
Annual and monthly insurance cost by trim level for a 2023 Kia Sportage and a 2023 Toyota RAV4

The chart shown below displays the average cost to insure both models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $2,018 to $4,614 per year for a 2023 Kia Sportage, and $1,870 to $4,252 for a 2023 Toyota RAV4 for the age groups used in the chart.

Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2023 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2023 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$7,110$6,543
20-Year-Old$4,614$4,252
25-Year-Old$2,634$2,450
30-Year-Old$2,410$2,250
40-Year-Old$2,270$2,112
50-Year-Old$2,018$1,870
60-Year-Old$1,890$1,752

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2023 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

The tables shown below illustrate the average cost to insure all 2023 trim levels, plus the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2023 car insurance rate comparison is the Toyota RAV4.

2023 Kia Sportage

$2,270

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX$2,104
LX Hybrid2,142
EX2,164
X-Line AWD2,236
EX Hybrid2,236
SX2,250
SX Prestige2,288
X-Pro2,318
SX Prestige Hybrid2,340
X-Pro Prestige2,346
X-Line Plug-in Hybrid2,372
X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid2,434
2023 Kia Sportage Average Rate$2,270

2023 Toyota RAV4

$2,112

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,896
LE AWD1,954
XLE 2WD1,954
LE Hybrid AWD2,000
XLE AWD2,008
XLE Hybrid AWD2,052
XLE Premium 2WD2,060
SE Hybrid AWD2,086
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD2,092
XLE Premium AWD2,102
Adventure AWD2,114
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD2,140
Limited 2WD2,174
XSE Hybrid AWD2,174
Limited AWD2,206
TRD Off-Road AWD2,206
Limited Hybrid AWD2,234
Prime SE AWD2,298
Prime XSE AWD2,368
2023 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,112

2022 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing insurance cost for 2022 models, a Kia Sportage costs an average of $2,136 per year to insure and a Toyota RAV4 costs $2,018, making the Toyota RAV4 cheaper to insure by $118 per year for this model year.

The chart below shows the average cost to insure both 2022 models rated for different driver ages. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,906 to $4,348 per year for a 2022 Kia Sportage, and $1,788 to $4,076 for a 2022 Toyota RAV4 for the age groups used in the chart.

Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2022 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2022 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$6,704$6,273
20-Year-Old$4,348$4,076
25-Year-Old$2,478$2,344
30-Year-Old$2,268$2,152
40-Year-Old$2,136$2,018
50-Year-Old$1,906$1,788
60-Year-Old$1,782$1,676

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2022 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

The 2022 Kia Sportage has four trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LX trim at an average cost of $1,992 per year, or about $166 per month. Out of the 18 trims available for the Toyota RAV4, the cheapest 2022 model to insure is the LE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,866.

When rates for all 22 trim levels for both vehicles are compared, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 LE 2WD at an average rate of $1,866 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX Turbo at an average cost of $2,322 per year.

The two tables below show average cost to insure each trim level for a 2022 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4, plus an average rate for each model. The winner for the 2022 car insurance battle is the Toyota RAV4.

2022 Kia Sportage

$2,136

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Kia Sportage
2022 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX$1,992
Nightfall Edition2,106
EX2,124
SX Turbo2,322
2022 Kia Sportage Average Rate$2,136

2022 Toyota RAV4

$2,018

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Kia Sportage
2022 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,866
LE AWD1,904
XLE 2WD1,910
LE Hybrid AWD1,938
XLE AWD1,944
XLE Hybrid AWD1,976
XLE Premium 2WD1,988
SE Hybrid AWD1,996
XLE Premium AWD2,012
Adventure AWD2,022
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD2,034
XSE Hybrid AWD2,066
Limited 2WD2,072
Limited AWD2,088
TRD Off-Road AWD2,092
Limited Hybrid AWD2,104
Prime SE AWD2,138
Prime XSE AWD2,182
2022 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,018

2021 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

For the 2021 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models, the Kia Sportage has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $246 per year.

The rate chart below demonstrates the average cost to insure both models rated for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,578 to $3,598 per year for a 2021 Kia Sportage, and $1,796 to $4,068 for a 2021 Toyota RAV4 for the included driver ages.

Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2021 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2021 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$5,540$6,245
20-Year-Old$3,598$4,068
25-Year-Old$2,058$2,342
30-Year-Old$1,884$2,144
40-Year-Old$1,774$2,020
50-Year-Old$1,578$1,796
60-Year-Old$1,478$1,680

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2021 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

The 2021 Kia Sportage has eight trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,622 per year, or $135 per month.

Out of the 12 trims available for the Toyota RAV4, the cheapest 2021 model to insure is the LE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,846.

When auto insurance rates for all 20 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Kia Sportage LX 2WD at an average of $1,622 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD costing $2,150 per year.

The two tables below show average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2021 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4, including an overall average rate.

2021 Kia Sportage

$1,774

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Kia Sportage
2021 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,622
LX 4WD1,684
S 2WD1,684
EX 2WD1,750
S 4WD1,750
EX 4WD1,814
SX 2WD1,944
SX 4WD1,944
2021 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,774

2021 Toyota RAV4

$2,020

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Kia Sportage
2021 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,846
LE 4WD1,912
XLE Premium 2WD1,912
XLE 2WD1,976
XLE 4WD1,976
Hybrid XLE AWD2,020
XLE Premium 4WD2,040
Hybrid LE AWD2,086
Adventure 4WD2,104
Limited 2WD2,104
Limited 4WD2,104
Hybrid XSE AWD2,150
2021 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,020

2020 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing car insurance rates for 2020 models, the Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,722 per year to insure and the Toyota RAV4 costs $1,962, making the Kia Sportage the winner by $240 for 2020.

The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure both models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2020 Kia Sportage, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,534 to $3,490 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2020 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,746 to $3,952 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2020 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2020 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$5,376$6,064
20-Year-Old$3,490$3,952
25-Year-Old$2,000$2,276
30-Year-Old$1,830$2,082
40-Year-Old$1,722$1,962
50-Year-Old$1,534$1,746
60-Year-Old$1,438$1,634

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2020 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

Out of eight Kia Sportage trims, the cheapest 2020 model to insure is the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,576 per year, or around $131 per month. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has 12 trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,798 per year, or around $150 per month.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the overall cheapest vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage LX 2WD at an average of $1,576 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD at an average of $2,086 per year.

The next tables show average cost to insure each trim level for a 2020 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4, including an overall average rate.

2020 Kia Sportage

$1,722

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Kia Sportage
2020 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,576
LX 4WD1,638
S 2WD1,638
EX 2WD1,698
S 4WD1,698
EX 4WD1,760
SX 2WD1,884
SX 4WD1,884
2020 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,722

2020 Toyota RAV4

$1,962

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Kia Sportage
2020 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,798
LE 4WD1,858
XLE Premium 2WD1,858
XLE 2WD1,920
XLE 4WD1,920
Hybrid XLE AWD1,964
XLE Premium 4WD1,982
Hybrid LE AWD2,024
Adventure 4WD2,042
Limited 2WD2,042
Limited 4WD2,042
Hybrid XSE AWD2,086
2020 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,962

2019 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

For 2019 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models, the Toyota RAV4 is cheaper to insure by an average of $14 per year.

The chart below displays the average cost to insure both 2019 models for drivers aged 20 to 50. For a 2019 Kia Sportage, insurance cost ranges from $1,648 to $3,770 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. A 2019 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,638 to $3,702 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2019 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2019 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$5,809$5,679
20-Year-Old$3,770$3,702
25-Year-Old$2,148$2,134
30-Year-Old$1,962$1,954
40-Year-Old$1,852$1,838
50-Year-Old$1,648$1,638
60-Year-Old$1,542$1,534

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2019 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

Out of six Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,692 per year.

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has 13 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,702 per year.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Kia Sportage LX 2WD at an average of $1,692 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD Turbo at an average of $1,988 per year.

The next two rate tables display the average cost to insure all 2019 trim levels, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 comes out with a win over the 2019 Kia Sportage for cheapest car insurance rates.

2019 Kia Sportage

$1,852

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Kia Sportage
2019 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,692
LX 4WD1,752
EX 2WD1,812
EX 4WD1,870
SX 2WD Turbo1,988
SX 4WD Turbo1,988
2019 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,852

2019 Toyota RAV4

$1,838

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Kia Sportage
2019 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,702
Hybrid LE AWD1,754
LE 4WD1,762
XLE 2WD1,762
Hybrid XLE AWD1,804
XLE 4WD1,822
XLE Premium 2WD1,822
Adventure 4WD1,882
XLE Premium 4WD1,882
Hybrid Limited AWD1,920
Hybrid XSE AWD1,930
Limited 2WD1,940
Limited 4WD1,940
2019 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,838

2018 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

For 2018 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models, the Toyota RAV4 has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $4 per year for this comparison year.

The next chart illustrates the average cost to insure both 2018 models rated for different driver ages. For a 2018 Kia Sportage, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,566 to $3,572 per year for the included driver ages. A 2018 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,562 to $3,514 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2018 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2018 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$5,496$5,385
20-Year-Old$3,572$3,514
25-Year-Old$2,038$2,030
30-Year-Old$1,860$1,858
40-Year-Old$1,754$1,750
50-Year-Old$1,566$1,562
60-Year-Old$1,466$1,462

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2018 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

The 2018 Kia Sportage has six trim levels available, with the cheapest model to insure being the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,626 per year, or $136 per month.

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has 16 trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the LE 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,636 per year, or about $136 per month.

When looking at the aggregated rates by trim for both models, the cheapest trim to insure is the Kia Sportage LX 2WD at a cost of $1,626 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota RAV4 Platinum 4WD at an average of $1,916 per year.

The rate tables below display average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2018 models, along with an average cost for each model.

2018 Kia Sportage

$1,754

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Kia Sportage
2018 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,626
LX 4WD1,680
EX 2WD1,738
EX 4WD1,754
SX 2WD Turbo1,840
SX 4WD Turbo1,896
2018 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,754

2018 Toyota RAV4

$1,750

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Kia Sportage
2018 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,636
LE 4WD1,636
XLE 2WD1,636
Hybrid LE AWD1,682
Adventure 2WD1,692
XLE 4WD1,692
Hybrid XLE AWD1,724
Adventure 4WD1,748
SE 2WD1,748
Hybrid SE AWD1,794
Limited 2WD1,804
Limited 4WD1,804
SE 4WD1,804
Hybrid Limited AWD1,836
Platinum 2WD1,860
Platinum 4WD1,916
2018 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,750

2017 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing insurance rates for 2017 models, a Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,686 per year to insure and a Toyota RAV4 costs $1,712, making the Kia Sportage cheaper to insure by $26 per year.

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models with different driver age groups. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,504 to $3,426 per year for a 2017 Kia Sportage, and $1,532 to $3,440 for a 2017 Toyota RAV4 for these driver ages.

Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2017 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2017 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$5,269$5,262
20-Year-Old$3,426$3,440
25-Year-Old$1,954$1,986
30-Year-Old$1,782$1,816
40-Year-Old$1,686$1,712
50-Year-Old$1,504$1,532
60-Year-Old$1,410$1,430

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2017 model year. Updated June 26, 2025

Out of six Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,570 per year.

Out of the 12 trim levels available for the Toyota RAV4, the cheapest 2017 model to insure is the LE 2WD trim at a cost of $1,584 per year, or about $132 per month.

When all 18 trims of both models are combined and compared, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Kia Sportage LX 2WD at a cost of $1,570 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Toyota RAV4 Platinum AWD 4WD costing $1,846 per year.

The tables below illustrate the expected annual car insurance cost by trim level for both 2017 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest average car insurance rates for 2017 is the Kia Sportage.

2017 Kia Sportage

$1,686

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Kia Sportage
2017 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,570
EX 2WD1,624
LX 4WD1,624
EX 4WD1,678
SX 2WD1,782
SX 4WD1,836
2017 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,686

2017 Toyota RAV4

$1,712

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Kia Sportage
2017 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,584
LE 4WD1,636
XLE 2WD1,636
Hybrid XLE AWD1,662
SE 2WD1,688
XLE 4WD1,688
Limited 2WD1,742
SE 4WD1,742
Hybrid Limited AWD1,768
Limited 4WD1,794
Platinum 2WD1,794
Platinum AWD 4WD1,846
2017 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,712

2016 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing average insurance cost for 2016 models, the Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,540 per year to insure and the Toyota RAV4 costs $1,598, making the Kia Sportage the winner by $58 for this model year.

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models rated for different driver ages. For a 2016 Kia Sportage, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,382 to $3,076 per year. A 2016 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,430 to $3,194 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 9: Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2016 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2016 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$4,694$4,882
20-Year-Old$3,076$3,194
25-Year-Old$1,780$1,848
30-Year-Old$1,626$1,690
40-Year-Old$1,540$1,598
50-Year-Old$1,382$1,430
60-Year-Old$1,290$1,336

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2016 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

Out of six Kia Sportage trims, the cheapest 2016 trim level to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,458 per year, or $122 per month.

For the 10 trim levels available for the Toyota RAV4, the cheapest 2016 trim level to insure is the LE 2WD model at a cost of $1,506.

When all 16 trims of both models are combined and compared, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage LX 2WD at an average cost of $1,458 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD at an average cost of $1,698 per year.

The next tables display the average cost to insure each trim level for a 2016 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4, including the average rate for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2016 model year is the Kia Sportage.

2016 Kia Sportage

$1,540

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Kia Sportage
2016 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,458
LX 4WD1,458
EX 2WD1,506
EX 4WD1,560
SX 2WD1,610
SX 4WD1,650
2016 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,540

2016 Toyota RAV4

$1,598

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Kia Sportage
2016 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,506
LE 4WD1,506
XLE 2WD1,554
XLE 4WD1,554
Hybrid XLE AWD1,602
SE 2WD1,604
Limited 2WD1,650
Limited 4WD1,650
SE 4WD1,650
Hybrid Limited AWD1,698
2016 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,598

2015 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing average insurance cost for 2015 models, the Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,454 per year to insure and the Toyota RAV4 costs $1,466, making the Kia Sportage the winner by $12 for the 2015 comparison year.

The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure both 2015 models for four different driver age groups. For a 2015 Kia Sportage, average car insurance cost ranges from $1,308 to $2,906 per year for the driver ages used. A 2015 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,318 to $2,930 to insure per year.

Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages.
Figure 10: Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2015 model year Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2015 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$4,424$4,463
20-Year-Old$2,906$2,930
25-Year-Old$1,678$1,692
30-Year-Old$1,532$1,544
40-Year-Old$1,454$1,466
50-Year-Old$1,308$1,318
60-Year-Old$1,220$1,230

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2015 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

Out of six Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2015 trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,350 per year. The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has six trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LE 2WD model at an average cost of $1,394 per year.

When insurance prices for all 12 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage LX 2WD at an average rate of $1,350 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD at an average of $1,528 per year.

The tables shown below show trim level insurance rates for each 2015 model, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The cheapest model to insure for the 2015 model year is the Kia Sportage.

2015 Kia Sportage

$1,454

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Kia Sportage
2015 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,350
LX 4WD1,394
EX 2WD1,438
EX 4WD1,482
SX 2WD1,528
SX 4WD1,528
2015 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,454

2015 Toyota RAV4

$1,466

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Kia Sportage
2015 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,394
LE 4WD1,438
XLE 2WD1,438
XLE 4WD1,482
Limited 2WD1,522
Limited 4WD1,522
2015 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,466

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