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Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,125

Honda Insight   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,776

Honda Insight   
Difference: $3,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelInsightAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,330 $24,040 $28,970
Base Invoice $18,062 $22,534 $26,842
Automatic climate control, front 1,200    
Automatic climate control, front 1,119    
Options (change) 1,200 0 0
Options (change) 1,119 0 0
Destination 595 780 780
Total Price $21,125 $24,820 $29,750
Total Invoice $19,776 $23,314 $27,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $734
Model Year200620122012
ModelInsightAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine73hp I3 H175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,125$24,820$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,985-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,125$21,835$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,035
Total Invoice$19,776$23,314$27,622
Adjustments for Features0-2,804-5,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,776$20,510$22,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,653

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620122012
ModelInsightAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$385$3,370$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,804-5,459

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelInsightAltima
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase94.5 in105.3 in
Length155.1 in182.5 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height53.3 in55.3 in
Curb Weight1,851 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft38.2 ft3

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