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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: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $5,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelInsightAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,965 $26,270 $25,110 $26,800
Base Invoice $20,917 $24,424 $23,272 $25,116
Navigation system 1,725      
Technology Package   1,780 1,780 1,780
Fog lights   310    
Rear spoiler   370    
Premium Audio Package   1,240    
Floor mats   175 175 110
Premium Package     2,380 4,230
Sport Package     2,370  
Convenience Package       1,300
Navigation system 1,637      
Technology Package   1,543 1,543 1,543
Fog lights   251    
Rear spoiler   295    
Premium Audio Package   1,075    
Floor mats   134 134 84
Premium Package     2,064 3,669
Sport Package     2,056  
Convenience Package       1,127
Options (change) 1,725 3,875 6,705 7,420
Options (change) 1,637 3,298 5,797 6,423
Destination 790 760 760 760
Total Price $24,480 $30,905 $32,575 $34,980
Total Invoice $23,344 $28,482 $29,829 $32,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,636
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelInsightAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6CVT-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)185/60-15215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,480$30,905$32,575$34,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,800-4,325-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$27,105$28,250$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145$4,665
Total Invoice$23,344$28,482$29,829$32,299
Adjustments for Features0-3,502-3,960-2,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$24,980$25,869$29,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$889$4,355

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelInsightAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$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$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$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
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 
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 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$2,120$5,920$6,445$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800$4,325$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,502-3,960-2,964

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122011
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37541%
Total Not Requested55059%

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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37515%
Total Not Requested220085%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested185090%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
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 Requested70086%
Total Not Requested11514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested69563%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40011%
Total Not Requested315089%

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