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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: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $5,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelInsightAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,965 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $20,917 $24,860 $23,697
Navigation system 1,725    
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Premium Audio Package   990  
Floor mats   180 180
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Navigation system 1,637    
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Premium Audio Package   859  
Floor mats   146 146
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 1,725 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 1,637 3,107 5,593
Destination 790 780 780
Total Price $24,480 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $23,344 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,898
Model Year201220122012
ModelInsightAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,480$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,800-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$27,370$28,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$23,344$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,505-3,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$25,242$26,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$864

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122012
ModelInsightAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,745$5,545$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,505-3,964

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelInsightAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in109.3 in
Length172.3 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27511%
Total Not Requested220089%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested185090%

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