Price Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Toyota Prius
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Toyota Prius
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Insight EX | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Five | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,865 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 21,942 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Insight | Prius | Prius |
| Trim | EX | Four | Five |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Total Price | 24,035 | 29,195 | 30,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,295 | -3,970 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 24,035 | 25,900 | 26,795 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 0 | 895 |
| Total Invoice | 22,715 | 887 | 887 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -100 | -114 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 22,715 | 787 | 773 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Toyota Prius
Price Comparison (MSRP): Honda Insight vs. Toyota PriusThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Honda Insight EX | |||
| Difference: 5,160 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Prius Four | |||
| Difference: 21,828 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Insight | Prius | Prius |
| Trim | EX | Four | Five |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | 21,490 | 28,235 | 29,805 |
| Base Invoice | 20,276 | 0 | 0 |
| Navigation system | 1,775 | ||
| Floor mats | 200 | 200 | |
| Navigation system | 0 | 0 | |
| Floor mats | 127 | 127 | |
| Total options | 1,775 | 200 | 200 |
| Total options | 1,669 | 127 | 127 |
| Destination | 770 | 760 | 760 |
| Total Price | 24,035 | 29,195 | 30,765 |
| Total Invoice | 22,715 | 887 | 887 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Toyota Prius
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Insight | Prius | Prius |
| Trim | EX | Four | Five |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 98hp I4 H | 98hp I4 H | 98hp I4 H |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 40/43 | 51/48 | 51/48 |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 160, 6 | 120, 8 | 120, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 175/65-15 | 195/65-15 | 215/45-17 |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless access and ignition ($250) |  |  | |
| Universal garage door opener ($100) | | | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes ($150) | | | |
| Knee bag, driver ($100) | | | |
| Rearview camera ($200) | | | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover ($75) | | | |
| Cargo mat ($40) | |  | |
| Overhead sunglass holder ($25) | | | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| App support ($100) | | | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming ($25) | | | |
| HD radio ($150) | | | |
| iPod integration ($150) | | | |
| Satellite radio ($200) | | | |
| Text-to-speech reader ($50) | | | |
| Traffic + travel information ($100) | | | |
| Exterior | |||
| Rear spoiler ($200) | | | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror ($150) | | | |
| Automatic headlights ($125) | | | |
| Digital instruments ($0) | | | |
| Fog lights ($125) | | | |
| Graphical fuel economy cues ($25) | | | |
| Headlight washers ($50) | | | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver ($50) | | | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger ($50) | | | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display ($250) | | | |
| LED headlights ($500) | | | |
| Reconfigurable LCD instruments ($300) | | | |
| Tachometer ($75) | | | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors ($25) | | | |
| Visor mirror, driver ($10) | | | |
| Visor mirror, passenger ($10) | | | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls ($100) | | | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s) ($50) | | | |
| Heated ($300) | | | |
| Manual height, driver ($50) | | | |
| Power fore-aft, driver ($100) | | | |
| Power height, driver ($100) | | | |
| Power lumbar, driver ($100) | | | |
| Power recline, driver ($100) | | | |
| Power tilt, driver ($100) | | | |
| Vinyl upholstery ($0) | | | |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -$0 | -$3,295 | -$3,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -100 | -114 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Toyota Prius
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Insight | Prius |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 | 106.3 |
| Length | 172.3 | 176.4 |
| Width | 66.7 | 68.7 |
| Height | 56.2 | 58.7 |
| Curb Weight | 2723 | 3042 |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 | 11.9 |
| R1 Headroom | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 52.7 | 54.9 |
| R1 Hip Room | 51.6 | 52.7 |
| R1 Legroom | 42.3 | 42.5 |
| R2 Headroom | 35.9 | 37.6 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 | 53.1 |
| R2 Hip Room | 48.7 | 51.2 |
| R2 Legroom | 33.5 | 36.0 |
Option Package Details
Prius Four
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Required? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Prius Five
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Required? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Pricing and the Honda Insight
| Pricing of the Honda Insight: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Pretty good price for a 4 seater hybrid. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | With the $4500 we recieved in the "cash for clunkers" program and the low $20,000.00 price we were able to afford a new (very) fuel efficient car for the first time. And it's a hybrid! |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Low price. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD | It's actually $5 cheaper than what my lease was and in 6 years I will own it ! |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD | The 2010 Honda Insight is probably the cheapest new hybrid currently available. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Lower price is a bonus on what is a nicer car |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Great price compared to competition. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Cheaper than Prius. Most of the time I'm just moving myself so the smaller car is no big deal. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD | saves me over 600 a month in gas, so this car pays for itself and saves me money every month, kinda funny but since I drive over 1000 miles a week it makes sense :) |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Less expensive than the Prius |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD | 14.5K out of the box for a perfectly made mid size sedan. That's cheap money for a car that will go 200K mi without a hiccup. |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Lots of bang for what we paid. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Got a good deal on my vehicle, which I purchased at the end of the model year. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | about $1500 less than the same Camry |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD | $22K out the door; 3.9% for 36 months |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | The Accord is priced at a very reasonable price point for the different models. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | price was significantly lower than list |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | I must have hit the dealer at the right time because I am paying less for the V6 6SP than I was paying for a 2003 EX-L 4 cyl w/5SP and with no money down, only first months payment due at signing. |
| 2006 | 2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD | I received a $3500 incentive for buying a "left-over" car. I purchased a new 2006 Accord in Jan/2007. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | We bought a DX with dealer-installed AC. $13,000 plus a Plymouth Breeze with a blown head gasket. Not bad for a brand new car with 11 miles on the odometer. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Price was 19 out the door including tax for me new in MT. Dealership cost may be high, but the chances your car is going to break down is nil, so thats even more thirft. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | Using CarsDirect, my price was 23.4 exclussive of TTL |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | see above |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | In 2001, I bought a fully-equipped Honda Accord Coupe brand new for less than $21,000. |
| Pricing of the Honda Insight: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Higher interest than what I got from Volkswagen. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | Cost was a bit more than the Jeep, but for a less capable snow vehicle. Honda has a good reputation and resale value, but with the lifetime Jeep warranty the Honda was not a contender |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Paying in built-in premium for the Honda brand. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | no incentives, dealer wanted close to list price. no way i ever pay list, never. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | The crv has a high sticker price compared to other brands of like vehicle. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | high price = high monthly payments |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | Over 2k more than Grand Vitara which seemed much less cramped in the interior and better styled |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | Its too much. The interior is some what plain. Not a lot of helpful features like a Message center. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD | parts expensive. because honda's hold their value feel our family paid way way, way, too much for the reliability that has not happened. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | When we're shopping around for model year end clearence, Honda & its dealers would not yield or negotiate reasonably & Nissan dealership worked with us, very happy with our 25% downpayment & came up with great financing, we early paid up all in 22 mont |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | You can expect to pay somewhat of a premium for the name, compared to other cars of similar features/economy. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Too pricey for what you get. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD | Honda's aren't known for discounts. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | In order to get the features that were comparable to the Elantra I had to at least get the LX model. It would have cost me close to $5,000-7,000 more to get an LX civic coupe versus the final cost of my Elantra. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Civic is a good vehicle overall, but Honda name commands a higher price with few cutting edge features by comparison to usual (Toyota/ VW /Mazda) and not so common (Hyundai / Kia / Pontiac) rivals. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | It costs more, with less to offer, than the Scion tC ... unless you can haggle them down on the price. And good luck with that at a Honda dealer. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD | Just expensive for what it was. 25k and did not have the features that the Lancer came with for less. The performance didn't seem to warrant the price. Was sporty, but definitely not winning any races. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Price was non-negotiable in 2006 it should be better in the current economy. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Used Civics are incredibly expensive for what you're getting. In a sense, these cars maintain a little too much of their value. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Buying a used Honda is a bad value proposition. Similar '04 and '05 Honda Civics all seemed to be going for over $10,000, and I wasn't about to pay that much for a 5 year old compact car. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD | Do not buy a hybrid if you want to save money. It will cost you more than an LX Civic, even in the long run. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Have a high resale value, so it might not be on the top of the list when buying used. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | For the price, it's more worthwhile to pay a little more and get a Prius. I wouldn't even consider a Civic hybrid due to the even closer price and still not meeting the Prius specs. |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | No room for bargaining, and the car was $4000 more than the Protege. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD | too high |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | premium brand, paying for performance but US to Canada is a ripoff. same car is 10k less in USA. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Way over priced... $14K more then it's competition. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | A well optioned 335i sedan tops $45,000 without Navigation/iDrive. Add in a few other options such as adaptive CC, PDC, navi, HD radio & Sirius, and it is over $50,000. Japanese competitors aren't quite as expensive similarly equipped. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | high priced - but may be worth it for the vehical |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Although it is a great car, it is expensive. I've had it for a year and am not convinced that it is worth the price. Why does an oil change have to cost so much? |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Too expensive. Too many options installed in cars at dealer inventory. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Too expensive for what you get. Even used the price is not worth the lack of styling, and undesirable & upredicable accelarator & shifting, and sensitive unpredicable braking. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Cost more than average car |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Roughly 50K for a fully equipt vehicle. Dealers would not discount. However, lease program was attractive but I did not want to lease. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Kinda high in price. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Features like AWD are not standard. These features quickly increases the price when added. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Expensive car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | The price of a new 3-Series is on the rise, in turn increasing the average payment and making it harder for some to justify the $50-60K cost of a midsize sedan. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Sometimes things get expensive when you build a new car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | BMWs are definitely spendy for what you get. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Pretty expensive compared to Japanese cars of similar design. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The price was high for the features and performance compared to the A4 and the TL. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | It is an expensive car and offering less options, comparing to the competition. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Pricey for us poor public servants. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Especially when "packages" are included, can be very expensive, even in 325, 328 versions. Some packages force odd accessories to get useful ones. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | I knew from the start theat BMW's cost more, but that IS a downside to having one. I saved a lot by picking it up in Germany. Basically a free Europe vacation, but had to wait for ti to be shipped to west coast... |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | A little more expensive than competing makes/models, but worth it. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | It ain't cheap. But you get what you pay for. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD | a little oversprice- just due to the brand name factor. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | BMW quality comes with a BMW price tag. Ouch. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | It's a bit pricey. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | They cost more. I prefer a used BMW to any new Asian car. |
| 2004 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD | It is expensive. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | If you buy a CPO, the price is much higher than private party. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | maintenance is $$$ relative to other brands |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The grouping of options into "packages" usually includes one item that you want and cannot get any other way with several other expensive things that you do not want, but cannot delete from your order (i.e. auto dimming mirrors with lumbar support). |
| 2003.5 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | expensive, but holds its value well. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD | Even a 3-series ain't cheap! |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD | They are expensive to purchase, and to maintain. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD | Ridiculous for what you get. Extra cost metallic paint and folding rear seat! Vinyl seats in a $30k+ car?! |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD | Expensive |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | As this car is subject for taxation at many levels you will always pay more. The cost of parts is not as high as you would think. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Price is a bit high once you add the "options" that should be included like sunroof, leather, HID lights and such |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | pay too much for the "NAME" |
What Our Members Are Saying about Pricing and the Toyota Prius
| Pricing of the Toyota Prius: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Price was a good value |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Cheaper than the Mini |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | The prius is not very expensive compared to other hybrids, in fuel or maintenance costs. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | $25k out the door price. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | I felt that the cost was reasonable given the technology. In addition, there was a total of $4000 in government tax rebates that lessened the cost of ownership a great deal. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | It was a previously owned vehicle that was offered at a very good price |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | We have a private loan and we are paying if off as fast as we can. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | I bought the car used. Excellent deal. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | The current scare with "runaway" issues (which don't apply to my 2005 at all) have really dented the price of a used Prius. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD | Part of the deal was getting top dollar on my trade in. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | The Escape was reasonably priced compared to other small SUV's. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD | financing for the vehicle was pretty easy and the payments weren't outrageous. Insurance costs were too unreasonable either. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 127-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD | Bought vehicle with low interest. And price of 19,600 was very reasonable. Especially by SUV standards |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Great rebate and the sales person was willing to meet our price range. I was able to get a really good price for a car with all the bells and whistles. The long warranty helped a lot also. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Got a great price through my wife's employer and it was a corp demo with a low interest rate. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Good price for what you get inside out of the vehicle. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Lots of "Power, without the Price" |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | It was cheap compared to other similar SUV's and we got 0% interest. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD | As a part-time worker and full-time student the Santa Fe was within my budget. I pay under 275 a month and best of all it's under my name and on my credit without the help of my grandparents. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD | very fair price for entry into SUV segment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Price was 19 out the door including tax for me new in MT. Dealership cost may be high, but the chances your car is going to break down is nil, so thats even more thirft. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD | Using CarsDirect, my price was 23.4 exclussive of TTL |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | see above |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | In 2001, I bought a fully-equipped Honda Accord Coupe brand new for less than $21,000. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | Competitive price for Japanese made car |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Mazda has priced the mazda 3 to be competative with other cars in the same class. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD | The Mazda 3 GT hatchback cost $23,000 CDN, about the same as a number of low quality economy cars on the market. I don't think you can find this much driving performance at this price in another car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD | The vehicle is priced very well in its segment considering its strengths and overall quality. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD | they were low |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Dealer agreed to what I was offering which was way too less :) |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD | I was able to purchase my car with ABS, side airbags, auto trans, sunroof, 6 speaker stereo, 17" wheels, the aforementioned nice interior, and 2.3L motor for under $20k, which seemed like a good value to me. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD | It cost slightly less than a contemporary Civic or Corolla, but offered vastly better performance, handling, and features for the money. I found it comparable to an Acura TSX, for $10,000 less. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Priced well for the value, especially used. |
| Pricing of the Toyota Prius: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Price is too high in this uncertain economic time. Plus I tend to keep cars 10 to 12 years. I do not want to be faced with the cost of replacing the batteries (well over $1,500) eight to ten years from now. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Even the low end Prius was a few thousand more than the mid-range Insight EX. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Several thousand more than the Insight. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Far too expensive for what you get. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | There is the "hybrid premium" you pay because of the new technology, but the Prius is neither a small car not a cheap car. It is larger than a Camry inside and it is well built with tons of features not found on cars such as the Yaris, Corolla, Elantra... |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Payments were 382 per month for 7 years, car not really worth it. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Its expensive, compared to other models of about the same size. It will take several years before the fuel economy pays that back. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | Was a great bargain when tax credits could defray expense (I got both federal and state credits!) |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | The car is pricy for mid size car |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | In Canada, there is definitely a price premium for the Prius - which is unfortunate, since it is a great car. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | It can be pricier than similar cars of the same model year. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD | It is an expensive car, and I am hoping to drive it for 10+ years to make that investment worth it. I am a person who would more likely buy a used car rather than something new off the lot. I just got swept away by the "green" aspect of owning a Prius. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | I have always thought that cars are way more expensive than they need to be. Toyota tends to be more expensive that most. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD | Significantly higher price than comparable vehicles. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Civic is a good vehicle overall, but Honda name commands a higher price with few cutting edge features by comparison to usual (Toyota/ VW /Mazda) and not so common (Hyundai / Kia / Pontiac) rivals. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | It costs more, with less to offer, than the Scion tC ... unless you can haggle them down on the price. And good luck with that at a Honda dealer. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD | Just expensive for what it was. 25k and did not have the features that the Lancer came with for less. The performance didn't seem to warrant the price. Was sporty, but definitely not winning any races. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Price was non-negotiable in 2006 it should be better in the current economy. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Used Civics are incredibly expensive for what you're getting. In a sense, these cars maintain a little too much of their value. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Buying a used Honda is a bad value proposition. Similar '04 and '05 Honda Civics all seemed to be going for over $10,000, and I wasn't about to pay that much for a 5 year old compact car. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD | Do not buy a hybrid if you want to save money. It will cost you more than an LX Civic, even in the long run. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Have a high resale value, so it might not be on the top of the list when buying used. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | For the price, it's more worthwhile to pay a little more and get a Prius. I wouldn't even consider a Civic hybrid due to the even closer price and still not meeting the Prius specs. |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | No room for bargaining, and the car was $4000 more than the Protege. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD | too high |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | premium brand, paying for performance but US to Canada is a ripoff. same car is 10k less in USA. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Way over priced... $14K more then it's competition. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | A well optioned 335i sedan tops $45,000 without Navigation/iDrive. Add in a few other options such as adaptive CC, PDC, navi, HD radio & Sirius, and it is over $50,000. Japanese competitors aren't quite as expensive similarly equipped. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | high priced - but may be worth it for the vehical |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Although it is a great car, it is expensive. I've had it for a year and am not convinced that it is worth the price. Why does an oil change have to cost so much? |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Too expensive. Too many options installed in cars at dealer inventory. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Too expensive for what you get. Even used the price is not worth the lack of styling, and undesirable & upredicable accelarator & shifting, and sensitive unpredicable braking. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Cost more than average car |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Roughly 50K for a fully equipt vehicle. Dealers would not discount. However, lease program was attractive but I did not want to lease. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Kinda high in price. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Features like AWD are not standard. These features quickly increases the price when added. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Expensive car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | The price of a new 3-Series is on the rise, in turn increasing the average payment and making it harder for some to justify the $50-60K cost of a midsize sedan. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Sometimes things get expensive when you build a new car. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | BMWs are definitely spendy for what you get. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Pretty expensive compared to Japanese cars of similar design. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The price was high for the features and performance compared to the A4 and the TL. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | It is an expensive car and offering less options, comparing to the competition. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Pricey for us poor public servants. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | Especially when "packages" are included, can be very expensive, even in 325, 328 versions. Some packages force odd accessories to get useful ones. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | I knew from the start theat BMW's cost more, but that IS a downside to having one. I saved a lot by picking it up in Germany. Basically a free Europe vacation, but had to wait for ti to be shipped to west coast... |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | A little more expensive than competing makes/models, but worth it. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | It ain't cheap. But you get what you pay for. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD | a little oversprice- just due to the brand name factor. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | BMW quality comes with a BMW price tag. Ouch. |
| 2004 | 2dr Convertible 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | It's a bit pricey. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | They cost more. I prefer a used BMW to any new Asian car. |
| 2004 | 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD | It is expensive. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | If you buy a CPO, the price is much higher than private party. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | maintenance is $$$ relative to other brands |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | The grouping of options into "packages" usually includes one item that you want and cannot get any other way with several other expensive things that you do not want, but cannot delete from your order (i.e. auto dimming mirrors with lumbar support). |
| 2003.5 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD | expensive, but holds its value well. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD | Even a 3-series ain't cheap! |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD | They are expensive to purchase, and to maintain. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD | Ridiculous for what you get. Extra cost metallic paint and folding rear seat! Vinyl seats in a $30k+ car?! |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD | Expensive |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | As this car is subject for taxation at many levels you will always pay more. The cost of parts is not as high as you would think. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Price is a bit high once you add the "options" that should be included like sunroof, leather, HID lights and such |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD | pay too much for the "NAME" |
