- If the cheapest auto insurance is a huge factor in deciding model you take home from the dealership, you will most likely want to buy the Nissan Rogue over the Kia Sportage.
- When compared to the average U.S. car insurance rate of $2,221 per year, the Nissan Rogue averages $115 less per year, while the Kia Sportage costs an average of $73 more per year.
- For a 2024 Nissan Rogue, insurance prices cost from $1,996 to $2,206 per year, while auto insurance for the 2024 Kia Sportage costs from $2,158 to $2,408.
Is it cheaper to insure a Nissan Rogue or Kia Sportage?
Average car insurance rates for a 2024 Nissan Rogue are $2,106 per year, and insurance for a 2024 Kia Sportage averages $2,294 per year, making the Nissan Rogue the cheaper option by $188 per year.
Out of eight trims for the 2024 Nissan Rogue, the cheapest average insurance prices are on the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,996 per year, or around $166 per month. For the 10 trim levels available for the Kia Sportage, the cheapest 2024 trim to insure is the LX model at a cost of $2,158 per year, or around $180 per month.
When looking at the aggregated rates by trim for both models, the lowest-cost model and trim is the Nissan Rogue S 2WD at an average rate of $1,996 per year. The most expensive trim is the Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige costing $2,408 per year.
The table below compares the cost of car insurance for 2024 Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage models, with average cost for each trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Rogue S 2WD | $1,996 | $166 |
Rogue S AWD | $2,038 | $170 |
Rogue SV 2WD | $2,040 | $170 |
Rogue SV AWD | $2,076 | $173 |
Rogue SL 2WD | $2,142 | $179 |
Sportage LX | $2,158 | $180 |
Rogue SL AWD | $2,172 | $181 |
Sportage LX Hybrid | $2,172 | $181 |
Rogue Platinum 2WD | $2,178 | $182 |
Rogue Platinum AWD | $2,206 | $184 |
Sportage EX | $2,220 | $185 |
Sportage EX Hybrid | $2,272 | $189 |
Sportage X-Line AWD | $2,286 | $191 |
Sportage SX | $2,300 | $192 |
Sportage SX Prestige | $2,344 | $195 |
Sportage X-Pro | $2,384 | $199 |
Sportage SX Prestige Hybrid | $2,390 | $199 |
Sportage X-Pro Prestige | $2,408 | $201 |
Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on June 27, 2025
The next chart visualizes the average cost to insure the two models with different driver age groups. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,874 to $4,194 per year for a 2024 Nissan Rogue, and $2,042 to $4,658 for a 2024 Kia Sportage for the driver ages used.

The next two tables display all the available trims for both 2024 models, along with the average rate for each model. The 2024 Nissan Rogue has cheaper overall car insurance rates than the 2024 Kia Sportage.
2024 Nissan Rogue
$2,106
2024 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
S 2WD | $1,996 |
S AWD | 2,038 |
SV 2WD | 2,040 |
SV AWD | 2,076 |
SL 2WD | 2,142 |
SL AWD | 2,172 |
Platinum 2WD | 2,178 |
Platinum AWD | 2,206 |
2024 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $2,106 |
2024 Kia Sportage
$2,294
2024 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX | $2,158 |
LX Hybrid | 2,172 |
EX | 2,220 |
EX Hybrid | 2,272 |
X-Line AWD | 2,286 |
SX | 2,300 |
SX Prestige | 2,344 |
X-Pro | 2,384 |
SX Prestige Hybrid | 2,390 |
X-Pro Prestige | 2,408 |
2024 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $2,294 |
2023 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage
Insurance rates for a 2023 Nissan Rogue average $2,094 per year, while insurance for a 2023 Kia Sportage costs an average of $2,270 per year, making the Nissan Rogue the winner with the cheapest average insurance rates.
Out of 10 trims for the 2023 Nissan Rogue, the cheapest auto insurance rates are on the S 2WD model at a cost of $1,970 per year, or about $164 per month.
The 2023 Kia Sportage has 12 trims available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LX trim at an average cost of $2,104 per year, or around $175 per month.
When trim-level rates for both models are compared, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Nissan Rogue S 2WD at an average rate of $1,970 per year, and the most expensive trim is the Kia Sportage X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid at a cost of $2,434 per year.
For previous model years, U.S. national average car insurance rates for a Rogue and a Sportage compare as shown below. Click on a model year to show full trim level rate data for that year.
- Cheapest 2022 Model – Nissan Rogue ($2,092 vs. Kia Sportage at $2,136)
- Cheapest 2021 Model – Kia Sportage ($1,774 vs. Nissan Rogue at $1,864)
- Cheapest 2020 Model – Kia Sportage ($1,722 vs. Nissan Rogue at $1,808)
- Cheapest 2019 Model – Nissan Rogue ($1,738 vs. Kia Sportage at $1,852)
- Cheapest 2018 Model – Nissan Rogue ($1,656 vs. Kia Sportage at $1,754)
- Cheapest 2017 Model – Nissan Rogue ($1,618 vs. Kia Sportage at $1,686)
- Cheapest 2016 Model – Nissan Rogue ($1,522 vs. Kia Sportage at $1,540)
- Cheapest 2015 Model – Nissan Rogue ($1,432 vs. Kia Sportage at $1,454)
The table shown below compares and ranks the annual and monthly cost of car insurance for 2023 Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage models, showing average premium cost for each trim level.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Rogue S 2WD | $1,970 | $164 |
Rogue S AWD | $2,010 | $168 |
Rogue SV 2WD | $2,018 | $168 |
Rogue SV AWD | $2,058 | $172 |
Sportage LX | $2,104 | $175 |
Rogue Midnight Edition 2WD | $2,112 | $176 |
Rogue SL 2WD | $2,124 | $177 |
Sportage LX Hybrid | $2,142 | $179 |
Rogue Midnight Edition AWD | $2,144 | $179 |
Rogue SL AWD | $2,152 | $179 |
Rogue Platinum 2WD | $2,160 | $180 |
Sportage EX | $2,164 | $180 |
Rogue Platinum AWD | $2,188 | $182 |
Sportage X-Line AWD | $2,236 | $186 |
Sportage EX Hybrid | $2,236 | $186 |
Sportage SX | $2,250 | $188 |
Sportage SX Prestige | $2,288 | $191 |
Sportage X-Pro | $2,318 | $193 |
Sportage SX Prestige Hybrid | $2,340 | $195 |
Sportage X-Pro Prestige | $2,346 | $196 |
Sportage X-Line Plug-in Hybrid | $2,372 | $198 |
Sportage X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid | $2,434 | $203 |
Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on June 26, 2025
The rate chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2023 models for the 20 to 50-year-old driver age groups. For a 2023 Nissan Rogue, average insurance cost ranges from $1,860 to $4,212 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2023 Kia Sportage costs from $2,018 to $4,614 to insure per year.

The next two tables show the average cost to insure all 2023 trim levels, along with the average rate for each model.
2023 Nissan Rogue
$2,094
2023 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
S 2WD | $1,970 |
S AWD | 2,010 |
SV 2WD | 2,018 |
SV AWD | 2,058 |
Midnight Edition 2WD | 2,112 |
SL 2WD | 2,124 |
Midnight Edition AWD | 2,144 |
SL AWD | 2,152 |
Platinum 2WD | 2,160 |
Platinum AWD | 2,188 |
2023 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $2,094 |
2023 Kia Sportage
$2,270
2023 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX | $2,104 |
LX Hybrid | 2,142 |
EX | 2,164 |
X-Line AWD | 2,236 |
EX Hybrid | 2,236 |
SX | 2,250 |
SX Prestige | 2,288 |
X-Pro | 2,318 |
SX Prestige Hybrid | 2,340 |
X-Pro Prestige | 2,346 |
X-Line Plug-in Hybrid | 2,372 |
X-Line Prestige Plug-in Hybrid | 2,434 |
2023 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $2,270 |
2022 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage
For 2022, the model with cheaper average insurance rates is the Nissan Rogue. Insurance rates for the Nissan Rogue average $2,092 per year, whereas insurance for a Kia Sportage averages $2,136 per year.
Nissan Rogue insurance rates range from $1,924 per year for the S 2WD model up to $2,256 for the Platinum AWD model.
For the 2022 Kia Sportage, rates range from $1,992 per year for the LX model up to $2,322 for the most expensive to insure SX Turbo model.
For a 2022 Nissan Rogue, the lowest-cost models to insure are the S 2WD, S AWD, and SV 2WD. The cheapest Kia Sportage trim levels to insure include the LX, Nightfall Edition, and EX. On a monthly basis, car insurance rates for all 2022 Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage models and trims cost from $160 to $194 per month.
The table below ranks the 12-month and monthly car insurance cost for 2022 Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage models, showing average cost by trim level for each model.
Model and Trim Level | Annual Premium | Cost Per Month |
---|---|---|
Rogue S 2WD | $1,924 | $160 |
Rogue S AWD | $1,992 | $166 |
Sportage LX | $1,992 | $166 |
Rogue SV 2WD | $2,004 | $167 |
Rogue SV AWD | $2,058 | $172 |
Sportage Nightfall Edition | $2,106 | $176 |
Rogue SL 2WD | $2,124 | $177 |
Sportage EX | $2,124 | $177 |
Rogue SL AWD | $2,190 | $183 |
Rogue Platinum 2WD | $2,196 | $183 |
Rogue Platinum AWD | $2,256 | $188 |
Sportage SX Turbo | $2,322 | $194 |
Data Methodogy: Rated driver is a 40-year-old male with with good credit, a clean driving record, and no claims or at-fault accidents. Premium includes comprehensive and collision coverage with $500 deductibles. Liability limits are 100/300/100 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverage is included. Rates last updated on June 26, 2025
The chart shown below visualizes the average cost to insure both 2022 models rated for different driver ages. For the 2022 Nissan Rogue, average insurance cost ranges from $1,858 to $4,220 per year for the five driver ages sampled in the chart. Car insurance on the 2022 Kia Sportage costs from $1,906 to $4,348 on average per year.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue has eight trim levels available, with the lowest-cost trim to insure being the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,924 per year.
For the four trims available for the Kia Sportage, the most affordable 2022 trim level to insure is the LX trim at a cost of $1,992.
When average car insurance prices for all 12 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Nissan Rogue S 2WD at an average cost of $1,924 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX Turbo costing an average of $2,322 per year.
The next tables illustrate the average cost to insure all 2022 trim levels, including an overall average cost for each model. The winner for the 2022 car insurance battle is the Nissan Rogue.
2022 Nissan Rogue
$2,092
2022 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
S 2WD | $1,924 |
S AWD | 1,992 |
SV 2WD | 2,004 |
SV AWD | 2,058 |
SL 2WD | 2,124 |
SL AWD | 2,190 |
Platinum 2WD | 2,196 |
Platinum AWD | 2,256 |
2022 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $2,092 |
2022 Kia Sportage
$2,136
2022 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX | $1,992 |
Nightfall Edition | 2,106 |
EX | 2,124 |
SX Turbo | 2,322 |
2022 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $2,136 |
2021 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage
When comparing average insurance rates for the 2021 Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage models, the Kia Sportage is cheaper by $90 per year for this model year.
The rate chart below shows the average car insurance cost for both models for the 20, 30, 40, and 50-year-old driver age groups. For the 2021 Nissan Rogue, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,656 to $3,736 per year for the chosen age groups in the chart. Car insurance on a 2021 Kia Sportage ranges from $1,578 to $3,598 on average per year.

Out of eight Nissan Rogue trim levels, the most affordable 2021 model to insure is the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,742 per year. Out of the eight trim and option levels available for a Kia Sportage, the lowest-cost 2021 model to insure is the LX 2WD model at a cost of $1,622.
When comparing both models combined at a trim-level basis, the cheapest vehicle to buy insurance for is the Kia Sportage LX 2WD at an average cost of $1,622 per year. The most expensive trim is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD costing an average of $1,944 per year.
The two tables below break down trim level insurance rates for each 2021 model, as well as the overall average rate for each model. The cheapest to insure for the 2021 model year is the Kia Sportage.
2021 Nissan Rogue
$1,864
2021 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
S 2WD | $1,742 |
S AWD | 1,808 |
SV 2WD | 1,808 |
SV AWD | 1,808 |
SL 2WD | 1,936 |
SL AWD | 1,936 |
SV Sun and Sound 2WD | 1,936 |
SV Sun and Sound AWD | 1,936 |
2021 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $1,864 |
2021 Kia Sportage
$1,774
2021 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,622 |
LX 4WD | 1,684 |
S 2WD | 1,684 |
EX 2WD | 1,750 |
S 4WD | 1,750 |
EX 4WD | 1,814 |
SX 2WD | 1,944 |
SX 4WD | 1,944 |
2021 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $1,774 |
2020 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage
For the 2020 Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage models, the Kia Sportage is cheaper to insure by an average of $86 per year.
The chart shown below illustrates the average cost to insure the two models for four different driver age groups. Average insurance cost ranges from $1,610 to $3,624 per year for a 2020 Nissan Rogue, and $1,534 to $3,490 on a 2020 Kia Sportage for the age groups used in this illustration.

A 2020 Nissan Rogue has eight trim levels available, with the lowest-cost model to insure being the S 2WD model at an average cost of $1,694 per year, or $141 per month.
Out of the eight trim and option levels available for a Kia Sportage, the cheapest 2020 trim level to insure is the LX 2WD trim at a cost of $1,576 per year, or around $131 per month.
When average insurance prices for all 16 trim levels for the 2020 model year of both models are compared, the most affordable model and trim level to insure is the Kia Sportage LX 2WD at a cost of $1,576 per year. The highest-cost model and trim is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD costing an average of $1,884 per year.
The next two tables illustrate the average insurance cost by trim level for both 2020 models, as well as an average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest auto insurance rates for 2020 is the Kia Sportage.
2020 Nissan Rogue
$1,808
2020 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
S 2WD | $1,694 |
S AWD | 1,754 |
SV 2WD | 1,754 |
SV AWD | 1,754 |
SL 2WD | 1,878 |
SL AWD | 1,878 |
SV Sun and Sound 2WD | 1,878 |
SV Sun and Sound AWD | 1,878 |
2020 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $1,808 |
2020 Kia Sportage
$1,722
2020 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,576 |
LX 4WD | 1,638 |
S 2WD | 1,638 |
EX 2WD | 1,698 |
S 4WD | 1,698 |
EX 4WD | 1,760 |
SX 2WD | 1,884 |
SX 4WD | 1,884 |
2020 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $1,722 |
2019 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage
When comparing insurance cost for 2019 models, a Nissan Rogue costs an average of $1,738 per year to insure and a Kia Sportage costs $1,852, making the Nissan Rogue cheaper to insure by $114 per year for this comparison year.
The next chart illustrates the average insurance cost for both models with different ages of drivers. For a 2019 Nissan Rogue, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,554 to $3,486 per year for the sample drivers in the chart. Car insurance on the 2019 Kia Sportage costs from $1,648 to $3,770 on average per year.

Out of 16 Nissan Rogue trim levels, the most affordable 2019 trim to insure is the Sport S AWD Hatchback trim at an average cost of $1,558 per year.
Out of the six different option levels available for the Kia Sportage, the cheapest 2019 model to insure is the LX 2WD model at a cost of $1,692.
When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Nissan Rogue Sport S AWD Hatchback at an average cost of $1,558 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD Turbo at an average cost of $1,988 per year.
The tables below display average car insurance rates for every trim level for both 2019 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The 2019 Nissan Rogue has lower-cost car average car insurance rates than the 2019 Kia Sportage.
2019 Nissan Rogue
$1,738
2019 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Sport S AWD Hatchback | $1,558 |
Sport S Hatchback | 1,558 |
Sport SV AWD Hatchback | 1,618 |
Sport SV Hatchback | 1,618 |
Sport SL Hatchback | 1,678 |
S 2WD | 1,702 |
Sport SL AWD Hatchback | 1,738 |
S AWD | 1,762 |
SV 2WD | 1,762 |
SV AWD | 1,762 |
SV Hybrid 2WD | 1,762 |
SV Hybrid AWD | 1,822 |
SL 2WD | 1,882 |
SL AWD | 1,882 |
SL Hybrid 2WD | 1,882 |
SL Hybrid AWD | 1,882 |
2019 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $1,738 |
2019 Kia Sportage
$1,852
2019 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,692 |
LX 4WD | 1,752 |
EX 2WD | 1,812 |
EX 4WD | 1,870 |
SX 2WD Turbo | 1,988 |
SX 4WD Turbo | 1,988 |
2019 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $1,852 |
2018 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage
A 2018 Nissan Rogue costs $98 less per year to insure per year on average than a 2018 Kia Sportage, a difference of 5.7%.
The rate chart below demonstrates the average insurance cost for the two models using drivers aged 20 to 50. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,482 to $3,310 per year for the 2018 Nissan Rogue, and $1,566 to $3,572 on the 2018 Kia Sportage for the five different driver ages shown in the chart.

Out of 16 Nissan Rogue trim levels, the cheapest 2018 model to insure is the Sport S Hatchback trim at an average cost of $1,442 per year, or around $120 per month.
A 2018 Kia Sportage has six option levels available, with the most affordable trim to insure being the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,626 per year.
When insurance prices for all 22 trims of both models are combined and sorted by cost, the lowest-cost model and trim level to put coverage on is the Nissan Rogue Sport S Hatchback at an average of $1,442 per year. The most expensive vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD Turbo at an average cost of $1,896 per year.
The tables shown below detail trim level insurance rates for each 2018 model, as well as an average rate for each model. The 2018 Nissan Rogue is the winner over the 2018 Kia Sportage for cheapest car insurance rates.
2018 Nissan Rogue
$1,656
2018 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Sport S Hatchback | $1,442 |
Sport S AWD Hatchback | 1,496 |
Sport SV Hatchback | 1,496 |
Sport SV AWD Hatchback | 1,550 |
Sport SL AWD Hatchback | 1,608 |
Sport SL Hatchback | 1,608 |
S 2WD | 1,636 |
SV 2WD | 1,636 |
S AWD | 1,692 |
SV AWD | 1,692 |
SV Hybrid 2WD | 1,692 |
SV Hybrid AWD | 1,748 |
SL 2WD | 1,788 |
SL AWD | 1,792 |
SL Hybrid 2WD | 1,796 |
SL Hybrid AWD | 1,852 |
2018 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $1,656 |
2018 Kia Sportage
$1,754
2018 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,626 |
LX 4WD | 1,680 |
EX 2WD | 1,738 |
EX 4WD | 1,754 |
SX 2WD Turbo | 1,840 |
SX 4WD Turbo | 1,896 |
2018 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $1,754 |
2017 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage
When comparing insurance cost for 2017 models, a Nissan Rogue costs an average of $1,618 per year to insure while a Kia Sportage costs $1,686, making the Nissan Rogue more affordable to insure by $68 per year for this model year.
The following chart visualizes the average insurance cost for both models for four different driver age groups. The average cost of car insurance ranges from $1,448 to $3,242 per year for a 2017 Nissan Rogue, and $1,504 to $3,426 for the 2017 Kia Sportage for the five different driver ages shown in the chart.

For the 16 trim levels available for the 2017 Nissan Rogue, the lowest-cost trim level to insure is the Sport S Hatchback trim at an average cost of $1,406 per year. The 2017 Kia Sportage has six different trim levels available, with the cheapest trim to insure being the LX 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,570 per year.
When comparing car insurance rates for both models by trim level, the cheapest trim to insure is the Nissan Rogue Sport S Hatchback at an average cost of $1,406 per year, and the most expensive vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD at an average cost of $1,836 per year.
The next two tables break down average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2017 Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage, along with the average rate for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2017 model year is the Nissan Rogue.
2017 Nissan Rogue
$1,618
2017 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Sport S Hatchback | $1,406 |
Sport S AWD Hatchback | 1,458 |
Sport SV Hatchback | 1,458 |
Sport SV AWD Hatchback | 1,510 |
S 2WD | 1,542 |
Sport SL AWD Hatchback | 1,564 |
Sport SL Hatchback | 1,564 |
S AWD | 1,594 |
SV 2WD | 1,620 |
SV AWD | 1,648 |
SL 2WD | 1,700 |
Hybrid SV 2WD | 1,720 |
Hybrid SV AWD | 1,720 |
SL AWD | 1,752 |
Hybrid SL 2WD | 1,826 |
Hybrid SL AWD | 1,826 |
2017 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $1,618 |
2017 Kia Sportage
$1,686
2017 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,570 |
EX 2WD | 1,624 |
LX 4WD | 1,624 |
EX 4WD | 1,678 |
SX 2WD | 1,782 |
SX 4WD | 1,836 |
2017 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $1,686 |
2016 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage
For the 2016 Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage models, the Nissan Rogue has cheaper car insurance rates by an average of $18 per year for this model year.
The chart below visualizes the average car insurance cost for both 2016 models for drivers aged 20 to 50. Average car insurance cost ranges from $1,366 to $3,036 per year for a 2016 Nissan Rogue, and $1,382 to $3,076 for the 2016 Kia Sportage for these driver ages.

For the six trims available for a 2016 Nissan Rogue, the most affordable trim level to insure is the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,442 per year.
For the six trim levels available for the Kia Sportage, the lowest-cost 2016 model to insure is the LX 2WD trim at a cost of $1,458 per year, or about $122 per month.
When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the most affordable model and trim level to buy insurance for is the Nissan Rogue S 2WD at an average of $1,442 per year. The highest-cost model and trim level is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD at a cost of $1,650 per year.
The rate tables below display the average cost to insure all 2016 trim levels, along with the average rate for each model.
2016 Nissan Rogue
$1,522
2016 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
S 2WD | $1,442 |
S AWD | 1,482 |
SV 2WD | 1,498 |
SV AWD | 1,506 |
SL 2WD | 1,596 |
SL AWD | 1,604 |
2016 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $1,522 |
2016 Kia Sportage
$1,540
2016 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,458 |
LX 4WD | 1,458 |
EX 2WD | 1,506 |
EX 4WD | 1,560 |
SX 2WD | 1,610 |
SX 4WD | 1,650 |
2016 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $1,540 |
2015 Nissan Rogue vs. Kia Sportage
For the 2015 Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage models, the Nissan Rogue is cheaper to insure by $22 per year for this model year.
The chart below visualizes the average insurance cost for the two models rated for different driver ages. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,290 to $2,864 per year on a 2015 Nissan Rogue, and $1,308 to $2,906 for the 2015 Kia Sportage for the example age groups.

Out of eight trims for the 2015 Nissan Rogue, the cheapest insurance rates are on the Select S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,350 per year, or $113 per month. The 2015 Kia Sportage has six trims available, with the lowest-cost model to insure being the LX 2WD model at an average cost of $1,350 per year.
When all 14 trims of both models are combined and compared, the lowest-cost model and trim to insure is the Nissan Rogue Select S 2WD at an average of $1,350 per year, and the overall most expensive vehicle to insure is the Kia Sportage SX 4WD costing $1,528 per year.
The two tables below break down the average cost to insure all 2015 trim levels, plus an average rate for each model. The model with the cheapest overall car insurance cost for 2015 is the Nissan Rogue.
2015 Nissan Rogue
$1,432
2015 Nissan Rogue Trims | Rate |
---|---|
Select S 2WD | $1,350 |
Select S AWD | 1,350 |
S 2WD | 1,394 |
S AWD | 1,438 |
SV 2WD | 1,438 |
SV AWD | 1,438 |
SL 2WD | 1,528 |
SL AWD | 1,528 |
2015 Nissan Rogue Average Rate | $1,432 |
2015 Kia Sportage
$1,454
2015 Kia Sportage Trims | Rate |
---|---|
LX 2WD | $1,350 |
LX 4WD | 1,394 |
EX 2WD | 1,438 |
EX 4WD | 1,482 |
SX 2WD | 1,528 |
SX 4WD | 1,528 |
2015 Kia Sportage Average Rate | $1,454 |