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 $138 per year, $2,350 compared to $2,212.
  • For a 2024 Kia Sportage, average full-coverage car insurance rates range from $2,212 to $2,466 per year, while insurance on a 2024 Toyota RAV4 ranges from $1,954 to $2,608 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 $2,350 per year, and insurance for a Toyota RAV4 averages $2,212 per year.

Out of 10 Kia Sportage trims, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the LX trim at an average cost of $2,212 per year, or around $184 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 $1,954.

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 $1,954 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD at an average cost of $2,608 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
$1,954$163
$2,006$167
$2,062$172
$2,114$176
$2,114$176
$2,136$178
$2,164$180
$2,172$181
$2,192$183
$2,202$184
$2,212$184
$2,216$185
$2,216$185
$2,226$186
$2,236$186
$2,244$187
$2,272$189
$2,274$190
$2,302$192
$2,316$193
$2,328$194
$2,342$195
$2,358$197
$2,400$200
$2,442$204
$2,450$204
$2,466$206
$2,536$211
$2,608$217

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 October 24, 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 $2,092 to $4,772 per year for a 2024 Kia Sportage, and $1,966 to $4,448 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 October 24, 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$7,352$6,830
20-Year-Old$4,772$4,448
25-Year-Old$2,730$2,570
30-Year-Old$2,496$2,358
40-Year-Old$2,350$2,212
50-Year-Old$2,092$1,966
60-Year-Old$1,960$1,840

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 October 24, 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

$2,350

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Kia Sportage
2024 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX$2,212
LX Hybrid2,226
EX2,272
EX Hybrid2,328
X-Line AWD2,342
SX2,358
SX Prestige2,400
X-Pro2,442
SX Prestige Hybrid2,450
X-Pro Prestige2,466
2024 Kia Sportage Average Rate$2,350

2024 Toyota RAV4

$2,212

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Kia Sportage
2024 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE AWD$1,954
LE 2WD2,006
XLE 2WD2,062
LE Hybrid AWD2,114
XLE AWD2,114
Limited Hybrid AWD2,136
XLE Hybrid AWD2,164
XSE Hybrid AWD2,172
XLE Premium 2WD2,192
SE Hybrid AWD2,202
Adventure AWD2,216
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD2,216
XLE Premium AWD2,236
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD2,244
Limited 2WD2,274
TRD Off-Road AWD2,302
Limited AWD2,316
Prime SE AWD2,536
Prime XSE AWD2,608
2024 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,212

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 $2,324 per year, whereas insurance for a Toyota RAV4 averages $2,162 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 $2,156 per year, or around $180 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 $1,940 per year, or about $162 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 $1,940 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid costing an average of $2,492 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
$1,940$162
$2,000$167
$2,000$167
$2,048$171
$2,056$171
$2,102$175
$2,108$176
$2,138$178
$2,144$179
$2,152$179
$2,156$180
$2,164$180
$2,190$183
$2,194$183
$2,216$185
$2,224$185
$2,224$185
$2,260$188
$2,260$188
$2,288$191
$2,290$191
$2,290$191
$2,304$192
$2,344$195
$2,354$196
$2,376$198
$2,396$200
$2,404$200
$2,424$202
$2,432$203
$2,492$208

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 October 24, 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 $2,068 to $4,726 per year for a 2023 Kia Sportage, and $1,916 to $4,354 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 October 24, 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$7,285$6,704
20-Year-Old$4,726$4,354
25-Year-Old$2,702$2,512
30-Year-Old$2,468$2,306
40-Year-Old$2,324$2,162
50-Year-Old$2,068$1,916
60-Year-Old$1,938$1,794

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 October 24, 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

$2,324

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX$2,156
LX Hybrid2,194
EX2,216
X-Line AWD2,290
EX Hybrid2,290
SX2,304
SX Prestige2,344
X-Pro2,376
SX Prestige Hybrid2,396
X-Pro Prestige2,404
X-Line Plug-in Hybrid2,432
X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid2,492
2023 Kia Sportage Average Rate$2,324

2023 Toyota RAV4

$2,162

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,940
LE AWD2,000
XLE 2WD2,000
LE Hybrid AWD2,048
XLE AWD2,056
XLE Hybrid AWD2,102
XLE Premium 2WD2,108
SE Hybrid AWD2,138
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD2,144
XLE Premium AWD2,152
Adventure AWD2,164
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD2,190
Limited 2WD2,224
XSE Hybrid AWD2,224
Limited AWD2,260
TRD Off-Road AWD2,260
Limited Hybrid AWD2,288
Prime SE AWD2,354
Prime XSE AWD2,424
2023 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,162

2022 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing insurance cost for 2022 models, a Kia Sportage costs an average of $2,188 per year to insure and a Toyota RAV4 costs $2,066, making the Toyota RAV4 cheaper to insure by $122 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 $1,952 to $4,458 per year for a 2022 Kia Sportage, and $1,834 to $4,174 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 October 24, 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$6,868$6,427
20-Year-Old$4,458$4,174
25-Year-Old$2,540$2,402
30-Year-Old$2,322$2,206
40-Year-Old$2,188$2,066
50-Year-Old$1,952$1,834
60-Year-Old$1,828$1,716

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 October 24, 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 $2,040 per year, or about $170 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 $1,912.

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 $1,912 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX Turbo at an average cost of $2,378 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

$2,188

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Kia Sportage
2022 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX$2,040
Nightfall Edition2,158
EX2,176
SX Turbo2,378
2022 Kia Sportage Average Rate$2,188

2022 Toyota RAV4

$2,066

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Kia Sportage
2022 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,912
LE AWD1,952
XLE 2WD1,956
LE Hybrid AWD1,986
XLE AWD1,992
XLE Hybrid AWD2,024
XLE Premium 2WD2,036
SE Hybrid AWD2,044
XLE Premium AWD2,062
Adventure AWD2,070
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD2,084
XSE Hybrid AWD2,116
Limited 2WD2,122
Limited AWD2,138
TRD Off-Road AWD2,142
Limited Hybrid AWD2,154
Prime SE AWD2,190
Prime XSE AWD2,234
2022 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,066

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 $252 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 $1,616 to $3,682 per year for a 2021 Kia Sportage, and $1,838 to $4,168 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 October 24, 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$5,675$6,399
20-Year-Old$3,682$4,168
25-Year-Old$2,108$2,400
30-Year-Old$1,932$2,202
40-Year-Old$1,816$2,068
50-Year-Old$1,616$1,838
60-Year-Old$1,516$1,722

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 October 24, 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 $1,660 per year, or $138 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 $1,890.

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 $1,660 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD costing $2,200 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

$1,816

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Kia Sportage
2021 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,660
LX 4WD1,726
S 2WD1,726
EX 2WD1,792
S 4WD1,792
EX 4WD1,858
SX 2WD1,990
SX 4WD1,990
2021 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,816

2021 Toyota RAV4

$2,068

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Kia Sportage
2021 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,890
LE 4WD1,956
XLE Premium 2WD1,956
XLE 2WD2,024
XLE 4WD2,024
Hybrid XLE AWD2,070
XLE Premium 4WD2,090
Hybrid LE AWD2,136
Adventure 4WD2,154
Limited 2WD2,154
Limited 4WD2,154
Hybrid XSE AWD2,200
2021 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,068

2020 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing car insurance rates for 2020 models, the Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,764 per year to insure and the Toyota RAV4 costs $2,008, making the Kia Sportage the winner by $244 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 $1,570 to $3,576 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2020 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,786 to $4,050 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 October 24, 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$5,511$6,216
20-Year-Old$3,576$4,050
25-Year-Old$2,048$2,330
30-Year-Old$1,876$2,136
40-Year-Old$1,764$2,008
50-Year-Old$1,570$1,786
60-Year-Old$1,470$1,672

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 October 24, 2025

Out of eight Kia Sportage trims, the cheapest 2020 model to insure is the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,614 per year, or around $135 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 $1,840 per year, or around $153 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 $1,614 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD at an average of $2,136 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

$1,764

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Kia Sportage
2020 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,614
LX 4WD1,676
S 2WD1,676
EX 2WD1,740
S 4WD1,740
EX 4WD1,804
SX 2WD1,930
SX 4WD1,930
2020 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,764

2020 Toyota RAV4

$2,008

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Kia Sportage
2020 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,840
LE 4WD1,902
XLE Premium 2WD1,902
XLE 2WD1,966
XLE 4WD1,966
Hybrid XLE AWD2,010
XLE Premium 4WD2,030
Hybrid LE AWD2,074
Adventure 4WD2,092
Limited 2WD2,092
Limited 4WD2,092
Hybrid XSE AWD2,136
2020 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$2,008

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 $8 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 $1,688 to $3,862 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. A 2019 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,678 to $3,790 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 October 24, 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$5,954$5,816
20-Year-Old$3,862$3,790
25-Year-Old$2,202$2,186
30-Year-Old$2,014$2,004
40-Year-Old$1,894$1,886
50-Year-Old$1,688$1,678
60-Year-Old$1,582$1,570

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 October 24, 2025

Out of six Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,732 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 $1,742 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 $1,732 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD Turbo at an average of $2,036 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

$1,894

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Kia Sportage
2019 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,732
LX 4WD1,792
EX 2WD1,854
EX 4WD1,914
SX 2WD Turbo2,036
SX 4WD Turbo2,036
2019 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,894

2019 Toyota RAV4

$1,886

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Kia Sportage
2019 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,742
Hybrid LE AWD1,796
LE 4WD1,804
XLE 2WD1,804
Hybrid XLE AWD1,846
XLE 4WD1,864
XLE Premium 2WD1,864
Adventure 4WD1,926
XLE Premium 4WD1,926
Hybrid Limited AWD1,968
Hybrid XSE AWD1,978
Limited 2WD1,986
Limited 4WD1,986
2019 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,886

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 $1,604 to $3,658 per year for the included driver ages. A 2018 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,598 to $3,604 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 October 24, 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$5,633$5,516
20-Year-Old$3,658$3,604
25-Year-Old$2,086$2,076
30-Year-Old$1,906$1,902
40-Year-Old$1,798$1,794
50-Year-Old$1,604$1,598
60-Year-Old$1,502$1,498

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 October 24, 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 $1,664 per year, or $139 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 $1,676 per year, or about $140 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 $1,664 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota RAV4 Platinum 4WD at an average of $1,962 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

$1,798

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Kia Sportage
2018 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,664
LX 4WD1,720
EX 2WD1,778
EX 4WD1,794
SX 2WD Turbo1,884
SX 4WD Turbo1,942
2018 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,798

2018 Toyota RAV4

$1,794

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Kia Sportage
2018 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,676
LE 4WD1,676
XLE 2WD1,676
Hybrid LE AWD1,722
Adventure 2WD1,732
XLE 4WD1,732
Hybrid XLE AWD1,766
Adventure 4WD1,790
SE 2WD1,790
Hybrid SE AWD1,836
Limited 2WD1,846
Limited 4WD1,846
SE 4WD1,846
Hybrid Limited AWD1,880
Platinum 2WD1,904
Platinum 4WD1,962
2018 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,794

2017 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing insurance rates for 2017 models, a Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,724 per year to insure and a Toyota RAV4 costs $1,754, making the Kia Sportage cheaper to insure by $30 per year.

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models with different driver age groups. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,540 to $3,510 per year for a 2017 Kia Sportage, and $1,568 to $3,524 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 October 24, 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$5,399$5,392
20-Year-Old$3,510$3,524
25-Year-Old$2,004$2,034
30-Year-Old$1,828$1,860
40-Year-Old$1,724$1,754
50-Year-Old$1,540$1,568
60-Year-Old$1,444$1,466

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 October 24, 2025

Out of six Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,606 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 $1,618 per year, or about $135 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 $1,606 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Toyota RAV4 Platinum AWD 4WD costing $1,888 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

$1,724

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Kia Sportage
2017 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,606
EX 2WD1,662
LX 4WD1,662
EX 4WD1,716
SX 2WD1,822
SX 4WD1,878
2017 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,724

2017 Toyota RAV4

$1,754

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Kia Sportage
2017 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,618
LE 4WD1,672
XLE 2WD1,672
Hybrid XLE AWD1,700
SE 2WD1,728
XLE 4WD1,728
Limited 2WD1,782
SE 4WD1,782
Hybrid Limited AWD1,808
Limited 4WD1,834
Platinum 2WD1,834
Platinum AWD 4WD1,888
2017 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,754

2016 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing average insurance cost for 2016 models, the Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,576 per year to insure and the Toyota RAV4 costs $1,634, 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 $1,414 to $3,154 per year. A 2016 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,464 to $3,274 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 October 24, 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$4,812$5,001
20-Year-Old$3,154$3,274
25-Year-Old$1,824$1,892
30-Year-Old$1,668$1,732
40-Year-Old$1,576$1,634
50-Year-Old$1,414$1,464
60-Year-Old$1,322$1,368

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 October 24, 2025

Out of six Kia Sportage trims, the cheapest 2016 trim level to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,492 per year, or $124 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 $1,540.

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 $1,492 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD at an average cost of $1,740 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

$1,576

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Kia Sportage
2016 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,492
LX 4WD1,492
EX 2WD1,540
EX 4WD1,596
SX 2WD1,646
SX 4WD1,688
2016 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,576

2016 Toyota RAV4

$1,634

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Kia Sportage
2016 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,540
LE 4WD1,540
XLE 2WD1,590
XLE 4WD1,590
SE 2WD1,638
Hybrid XLE AWD1,640
Limited 2WD1,688
Limited 4WD1,688
SE 4WD1,688
Hybrid Limited AWD1,740
2016 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,634

2015 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing average insurance cost for 2015 models, the Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,488 per year to insure and the Toyota RAV4 costs $1,500, 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 $1,338 to $2,976 per year for the driver ages used. A 2015 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,350 to $3,002 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 October 24, 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$4,537$4,576
20-Year-Old$2,976$3,002
25-Year-Old$1,720$1,736
30-Year-Old$1,572$1,588
40-Year-Old$1,488$1,500
50-Year-Old$1,338$1,350
60-Year-Old$1,250$1,260

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 October 24, 2025

Out of six Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2015 trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,380 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 $1,426 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 $1,380 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD at an average of $1,564 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

$1,488

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Kia Sportage
2015 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,380
LX 4WD1,426
EX 2WD1,472
EX 4WD1,516
SX 2WD1,564
SX 4WD1,564
2015 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,488

2015 Toyota RAV4

$1,500

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Kia Sportage
2015 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,426
LE 4WD1,472
XLE 2WD1,472
XLE 4WD1,516
Limited 2WD1,558
Limited 4WD1,558
2015 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,500

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