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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: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelInsightAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,965 $25,460 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $20,917 $23,729 $26,621 $30,453
Navigation system 1,725      
Navigation Package   580    
Convenience Package   1,350    
Floor mats   210 210 210
Navigation system 1,637      
Navigation Package   513    
Convenience Package   1,194    
Floor mats   159 159 159
Options (change) 1,725 2,140 210 210
Options (change) 1,637 1,866 159 159
Destination 790 835 835 835
Total Price $24,480 $28,435 $29,615 $33,735
Total Invoice $23,344 $26,430 $27,615 $31,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $404
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelInsightAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,480$28,435$29,615$33,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,885-2,685-5,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$25,550$26,930$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,380$2,525
Total Invoice$23,344$26,430$27,615$31,447
Adjustments for Features0-2,682-2,504-5,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$23,748$25,111$26,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,363$2,423

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelInsightAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  $1100
CVT $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$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 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,795$5,680$5,480$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,885$2,685$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,682-2,504-5,276

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122016
ModelInsightAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in109.3 in
Length172.3 in191.9 in
Width66.7 in72.0 in
Height56.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested140098%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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