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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: $6,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $4,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelInsightAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,965 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550
Base Invoice $20,917 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976
Navigation system 1,725      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,460    
Floor mats   175 175 110
Stability control     600  
Convenience Package       1,300
Connection Package       3,100
Navigation system 1,637      
Technology Package   1,735 1,735 1,735
Premium Package   2,134    
Floor mats   134 134 84
Stability control     520  
Convenience Package       1,127
Connection Package       2,689
Options (change) 1,725 4,635 2,775 6,510
Options (change) 1,637 4,003 2,389 5,635
Destination 790 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $24,480 $30,510 $32,850 $31,405
Total Invoice $23,344 $28,035 $30,305 $28,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,236
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelInsightAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7M6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$24,480$30,510$32,850$31,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,760-4,410-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$26,750$28,440$28,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,690$1,960
Total Invoice$23,344$28,035$30,305$28,956
Adjustments for Features0-3,455-4,068-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$24,580$26,237$26,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,657$1,891

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelInsightAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100 $100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass   $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,220$5,980$6,630$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760$4,410$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,455-4,068-2,485

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
ModelInsightAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in109.3 in
Length172.3 in189.8 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,146 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 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested85019%
Total Not Requested360081%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested37535%
Total Not Requested69565%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested270093%

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