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 $110 per year, $1,858 compared to $1,748.
  • For a 2024 Kia Sportage, average full-coverage car insurance rates range from $1,748 to $1,950 per year, while insurance on a 2024 Toyota RAV4 ranges from $1,546 to $2,046 for full-coverage.
  • Out of 47 models in the 2024 small SUV segment, the Kia Sportage ranks 35th 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 $1,858 per year, and insurance for a Toyota RAV4 averages $1,748 per year.

Out of 10 Kia Sportage trims, the cheapest 2024 model to insure is the LX trim at an average cost of $1,748 per year, or around $146 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 $1,546.

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 $1,546 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD at an average cost of $2,046 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
$1,546$129
$1,586$132
$1,632$136
$1,672$139
$1,672$139
$1,678$140
$1,712$143
$1,716$143
$1,734$145
$1,740$145
$1,748$146
$1,752$146
$1,752$146
$1,758$147
$1,770$148
$1,776$148
$1,796$150
$1,798$150
$1,820$152
$1,820$152
$1,840$153
$1,852$154
$1,862$155
$1,898$158
$1,930$161
$1,936$161
$1,950$163
$1,994$166
$2,046$171

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 February 23, 2024

2024 Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

The chart below shows the average cost to insure the two models for different driver ages. Insurance cost ranges from $1,654 to $3,774 per year for a 2024 Kia Sportage, and $1,556 to $3,514 for a 2024 Toyota RAV4 for the age groups used in this illustration.

Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2024 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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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. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2024 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$5,815$5,394
20-Year-Old$3,774$3,514
25-Year-Old$2,158$2,030
30-Year-Old$1,974$1,862
40-Year-Old$1,858$1,748
50-Year-Old$1,654$1,556
60-Year-Old$1,548$1,454

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 February 23, 2024

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

$1,858

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2024 Kia Sportage
2024 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX$1,748
LX Hybrid1,758
EX1,798
EX Hybrid1,840
X-Line AWD1,852
SX1,862
SX Prestige1,898
X-Pro1,930
SX Prestige Hybrid1,936
X-Pro Prestige1,950
2024 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,858

2024 Toyota RAV4

$1,748

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2024 Kia Sportage
2024 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE AWD$1,546
LE 2WD1,586
XLE 2WD1,632
LE Hybrid AWD1,672
XLE AWD1,672
Limited Hybrid AWD1,678
XLE Hybrid AWD1,712
XSE Hybrid AWD1,716
XLE Premium 2WD1,734
SE Hybrid AWD1,740
Adventure AWD1,752
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD1,752
XLE Premium AWD1,770
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD1,776
Limited 2WD1,796
Limited AWD1,820
TRD Off-Road AWD1,820
Prime SE AWD1,994
Prime XSE AWD2,046
2024 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,748

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 $1,838 per year, whereas insurance for a Toyota RAV4 averages $1,710 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 $1,704 per year, or around $142 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 $1,534 per year, or about $128 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 $1,534 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid costing an average of $1,972 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
$1,534$128
$1,582$132
$1,582$132
$1,620$135
$1,626$136
$1,662$139
$1,668$139
$1,690$141
$1,696$141
$1,702$142
$1,704$142
$1,712$143
$1,732$144
$1,736$145
$1,752$146
$1,760$147
$1,760$147
$1,786$149
$1,786$149
$1,810$151
$1,810$151
$1,810$151
$1,822$152
$1,854$155
$1,862$155
$1,878$157
$1,896$158
$1,902$159
$1,918$160
$1,922$160
$1,972$164

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 February 23, 2024

2023 Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost by Trim Level

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 $1,636 to $3,736 per year for a 2023 Kia Sportage, and $1,514 to $3,446 for a 2023 Toyota RAV4 for the age groups used in the chart.

Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2023 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2023 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2023 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$5,763$5,303
20-Year-Old$3,736$3,446
25-Year-Old$2,134$1,984
30-Year-Old$1,952$1,824
40-Year-Old$1,838$1,710
50-Year-Old$1,636$1,514
60-Year-Old$1,532$1,418

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 February 23, 2024

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

$1,838

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX$1,704
LX Hybrid1,736
EX1,752
X-Line AWD1,810
EX Hybrid1,810
SX1,822
SX Prestige1,854
X-Pro1,878
SX Prestige Hybrid1,896
X-Pro Prestige1,902
X-Line Plug-in Hybrid1,922
X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid1,972
2023 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,838

2023 Toyota RAV4

$1,710

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2023 Kia Sportage
2023 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,534
LE AWD1,582
XLE 2WD1,582
LE Hybrid AWD1,620
XLE AWD1,626
XLE Hybrid AWD1,662
XLE Premium 2WD1,668
SE Hybrid AWD1,690
Woodland Edition Hybrid AWD1,696
XLE Premium AWD1,702
Adventure AWD1,712
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD1,732
Limited 2WD1,760
XSE Hybrid AWD1,760
Limited AWD1,786
TRD Off-Road AWD1,786
Limited Hybrid AWD1,810
Prime SE AWD1,862
Prime XSE AWD1,918
2023 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,710

2022 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing insurance cost for 2022 models, a Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,730 per year to insure and a Toyota RAV4 costs $1,636, making the Toyota RAV4 cheaper to insure by $94 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 $1,544 to $3,524 per year for a 2022 Kia Sportage, and $1,452 to $3,302 for a 2022 Toyota RAV4 for the age groups used in the chart.

Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2022 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2022 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$5,430$5,087
20-Year-Old$3,524$3,302
25-Year-Old$2,010$1,900
30-Year-Old$1,838$1,746
40-Year-Old$1,730$1,636
50-Year-Old$1,544$1,452
60-Year-Old$1,444$1,358

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 February 23, 2024

The 2022 Kia Sportage has four trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LX trim at an average cost of $1,614 per year, or about $135 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 $1,512.

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 $1,512 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX Turbo at an average cost of $1,882 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

$1,730

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Kia Sportage
2022 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX$1,614
Nightfall Edition1,708
EX1,722
SX Turbo1,882
2022 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,730

2022 Toyota RAV4

$1,636

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Kia Sportage
2022 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,512
LE AWD1,544
XLE 2WD1,548
LE Hybrid AWD1,570
XLE AWD1,576
XLE Hybrid AWD1,602
XLE Premium 2WD1,610
SE Hybrid AWD1,616
XLE Premium AWD1,632
Adventure AWD1,638
XLE Premium Hybrid AWD1,648
XSE Hybrid AWD1,674
Limited 2WD1,680
Limited AWD1,690
TRD Off-Road AWD1,694
Limited Hybrid AWD1,704
Prime SE AWD1,732
Prime XSE AWD1,768
2022 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,636

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 $198 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 $1,278 to $2,916 per year for a 2021 Kia Sportage, and $1,456 to $3,296 for a 2021 Toyota RAV4 for the included driver ages.

Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2021 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$4,493$5,063
20-Year-Old$2,916$3,296
25-Year-Old$1,664$1,900
30-Year-Old$1,528$1,740
40-Year-Old$1,436$1,634
50-Year-Old$1,278$1,456
60-Year-Old$1,198$1,362

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 February 23, 2024

The 2021 Kia Sportage has eight trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,312 per year, or $109 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 $1,496.

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 $1,312 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD costing $1,742 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

$1,436

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Kia Sportage
2021 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,312
LX 4WD1,366
S 2WD1,366
EX 2WD1,416
S 4WD1,416
EX 4WD1,468
SX 2WD1,574
SX 4WD1,574
2021 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,436

2021 Toyota RAV4

$1,634

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Kia Sportage
2021 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,496
LE 4WD1,548
XLE Premium 2WD1,548
XLE 2WD1,598
XLE 4WD1,598
Hybrid XLE AWD1,636
XLE Premium 4WD1,652
Hybrid LE AWD1,688
Adventure 4WD1,704
Limited 2WD1,704
Limited 4WD1,704
Hybrid XSE AWD1,742
2021 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,634

2020 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing car insurance rates for 2020 models, the Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,396 per year to insure and the Toyota RAV4 costs $1,590, making the Kia Sportage the winner by $194 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 $1,242 to $2,830 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2020 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,416 to $3,204 to insure per year.

Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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. 2020 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2020 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$4,359$4,914
20-Year-Old$2,830$3,204
25-Year-Old$1,618$1,844
30-Year-Old$1,484$1,690
40-Year-Old$1,396$1,590
50-Year-Old$1,242$1,416
60-Year-Old$1,164$1,326

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 February 22, 2024

Out of eight Kia Sportage trims, the cheapest 2020 model to insure is the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,276 per year, or around $106 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 $1,456 per year, or around $121 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 $1,276 per year. The overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD at an average of $1,692 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

$1,396

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Kia Sportage
2020 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,276
LX 4WD1,328
S 2WD1,328
EX 2WD1,376
S 4WD1,376
EX 4WD1,428
SX 2WD1,526
SX 4WD1,526
2020 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,396

2020 Toyota RAV4

$1,590

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Kia Sportage
2020 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,456
LE 4WD1,504
XLE Premium 2WD1,504
XLE 2WD1,556
XLE 4WD1,556
Hybrid XLE AWD1,590
XLE Premium 4WD1,604
Hybrid LE AWD1,640
Adventure 4WD1,656
Limited 2WD1,656
Limited 4WD1,656
Hybrid XSE AWD1,692
2020 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,590

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 $1,336 to $3,056 per year for the age groups used in this illustration. A 2019 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,328 to $3,000 to insure per year.

Figure 6: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2019 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2019 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$4,711$4,605
20-Year-Old$3,056$3,000
25-Year-Old$1,740$1,728
30-Year-Old$1,592$1,582
40-Year-Old$1,498$1,490
50-Year-Old$1,336$1,328
60-Year-Old$1,250$1,242

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 February 23, 2024

Out of six Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2019 trim to insure is the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,370 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 $1,378 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 $1,370 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD Turbo at an average of $1,610 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

$1,498

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Kia Sportage
2019 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,370
LX 4WD1,418
EX 2WD1,466
EX 4WD1,514
SX 2WD Turbo1,610
SX 4WD Turbo1,610
2019 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,498

2019 Toyota RAV4

$1,490

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Kia Sportage
2019 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,378
Hybrid LE AWD1,420
LE 4WD1,426
XLE 2WD1,426
Hybrid XLE AWD1,460
XLE 4WD1,474
XLE Premium 2WD1,474
Adventure 4WD1,522
XLE Premium 4WD1,522
Hybrid Limited AWD1,556
Hybrid XSE AWD1,564
Limited 2WD1,570
Limited 4WD1,570
2019 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,490

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 $2 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 $1,270 to $2,894 per year for the included driver ages. A 2018 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,266 to $2,850 to insure per year.

Figure 7: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

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. 2018 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2018 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$4,454$4,364
20-Year-Old$2,894$2,850
25-Year-Old$1,650$1,642
30-Year-Old$1,508$1,506
40-Year-Old$1,420$1,418
50-Year-Old$1,270$1,266
60-Year-Old$1,188$1,184

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 February 22, 2024

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 $1,318 per year, or $110 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 $1,326 per year, or about $111 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 $1,318 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota RAV4 Platinum 4WD at an average of $1,552 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

$1,420

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Kia Sportage
2018 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,318
LX 4WD1,360
EX 2WD1,406
EX 4WD1,420
SX 2WD Turbo1,492
SX 4WD Turbo1,536
2018 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,420

2018 Toyota RAV4

$1,418

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Kia Sportage
2018 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,326
LE 4WD1,326
XLE 2WD1,326
Hybrid LE AWD1,364
Adventure 2WD1,372
XLE 4WD1,372
Hybrid XLE AWD1,398
Adventure 4WD1,416
SE 2WD1,416
Hybrid SE AWD1,454
Limited 2WD1,460
Limited 4WD1,460
SE 4WD1,460
Hybrid Limited AWD1,486
Platinum 2WD1,506
Platinum 4WD1,552
2018 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,418

2017 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing insurance rates for 2017 models, a Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,364 per year to insure and a Toyota RAV4 costs $1,388, making the Kia Sportage cheaper to insure by $24 per year.

The chart below visualizes the average cost to insure both models with different driver age groups. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,220 to $2,776 per year for a 2017 Kia Sportage, and $1,240 to $2,788 for a 2017 Toyota RAV4 for these driver ages.

Figure 8: Average car insurance premiums for 2017 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2017 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2017 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$4,270$4,263
20-Year-Old$2,776$2,788
25-Year-Old$1,582$1,608
30-Year-Old$1,448$1,472
40-Year-Old$1,364$1,388
50-Year-Old$1,220$1,240
60-Year-Old$1,142$1,162

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 February 23, 2024

Out of six Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2017 trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,270 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 $1,280 per year, or about $107 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 $1,270 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Toyota RAV4 Platinum AWD 4WD costing $1,496 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

$1,364

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2017 Kia Sportage
2017 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,270
EX 2WD1,314
LX 4WD1,314
EX 4WD1,356
SX 2WD1,444
SX 4WD1,484
2017 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,364

2017 Toyota RAV4

$1,388

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2017 Kia Sportage
2017 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,280
LE 4WD1,324
XLE 2WD1,324
Hybrid XLE AWD1,346
SE 2WD1,366
XLE 4WD1,366
Limited 2WD1,410
SE 4WD1,410
Hybrid Limited AWD1,430
Limited 4WD1,452
Platinum 2WD1,452
Platinum AWD 4WD1,496
2017 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,388

2016 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing average insurance cost for 2016 models, the Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,248 per year to insure and the Toyota RAV4 costs $1,292, making the Kia Sportage the winner by $44 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 $1,122 to $2,496 per year. A 2016 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,160 to $2,590 to insure per year.

Figure 9: Average car insurance premiums for 2016 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2016 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2016 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$3,804$3,956
20-Year-Old$2,496$2,590
25-Year-Old$1,442$1,496
30-Year-Old$1,320$1,370
40-Year-Old$1,248$1,292
50-Year-Old$1,122$1,160
60-Year-Old$1,046$1,084

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 February 23, 2024

Out of six Kia Sportage trims, the cheapest 2016 trim level to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,180 per year, or $98 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 $1,220.

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 $1,180 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD at an average cost of $1,376 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

$1,248

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2016 Kia Sportage
2016 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,180
LX 4WD1,180
EX 2WD1,220
EX 4WD1,264
SX 2WD1,302
SX 4WD1,338
2016 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,248

2016 Toyota RAV4

$1,292

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2016 Kia Sportage
2016 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,220
LE 4WD1,220
XLE 2WD1,258
XLE 4WD1,258
Hybrid XLE AWD1,296
SE 2WD1,296
Limited 2WD1,338
Limited 4WD1,338
SE 4WD1,338
Hybrid Limited AWD1,376
2016 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,292

2015 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4

When comparing average insurance cost for 2015 models, the Kia Sportage costs an average of $1,178 per year to insure and the Toyota RAV4 costs $1,188, making the Kia Sportage the winner by $10 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 $1,060 to $2,352 per year for the driver ages used. A 2015 Toyota RAV4 costs from $1,068 to $2,374 to insure per year.

Figure 10: Average car insurance premiums for 2015 Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4 models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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. 2015 Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
2015 Kia Sportage vs. Toyota RAV4 Insurance Cost
Driver Age Kia Sportage Toyota RAV4
18-Year-Old$3,588$3,620
20-Year-Old$2,352$2,374
25-Year-Old$1,360$1,372
30-Year-Old$1,242$1,254
40-Year-Old$1,178$1,188
50-Year-Old$1,060$1,068
60-Year-Old$990$996

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 February 23, 2024

Out of six Kia Sportage trim levels, the cheapest 2015 trim to insure is the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,092 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 $1,130 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 $1,092 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD at an average of $1,238 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

$1,178

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2015 Kia Sportage
2015 Kia Sportage TrimsRate
LX 2WD$1,092
LX 4WD1,130
EX 2WD1,166
EX 4WD1,202
SX 2WD1,238
SX 4WD1,238
2015 Kia Sportage Average Rate$1,178

2015 Toyota RAV4

$1,188

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2015 Kia Sportage
2015 Toyota RAV4 TrimsRate
LE 2WD$1,130
LE 4WD1,166
XLE 2WD1,166
XLE 4WD1,202
Limited 2WD1,234
Limited 4WD1,234
2015 Toyota RAV4 Average Rate$1,188

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