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Honda Insight vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,035

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $10,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $8,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelInsightISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,490 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $20,276 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Navigation system 1,775 2,550 2,550 2,570
iPod integration   299 299 299
Navigation system 1,669 2,150 2,150 2,166
iPod integration   239 239 239
Options (change) 1,775 2,849 2,849 2,869
Options (change) 1,669 2,389 2,389 2,405
Destination 770 825 825 825
Total Price $24,035 $34,829 $40,279 $60,304
Total Invoice $22,715 $30,941 $35,792 $53,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,884
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,641
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelInsightISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$24,035$34,829$40,279$60,304
Adjustments for Features0-2,910-3,860-7,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,035$31,919$36,419$52,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,025
Total Invoice$22,715$30,941$35,792$53,612
Adjustments for Features0-2,585-3,430-6,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$28,356$32,362$47,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,006$18,713

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelInsightISISIS
TrimEX250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,345$5,255$6,205$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,910$3,860$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,585-3,430-6,543

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112009
ModelInsightIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.5 in
Length172.3 in180.1 in
Width66.7 in70.9 in
Height56.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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