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Lexus IS vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,580

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $10,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,439

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $7,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelISISISInsight
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $22,065
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $21,012
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570 1,725
iPod integration 299 299 299  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166 1,637
iPod integration 239 239 239  
Options (change) 2,849 2,849 2,869 1,725
Options (change) 2,389 2,389 2,405 1,637
Destination 825 825 825 790
Total Price $34,829 $40,279 $60,304 $24,580
Total Invoice $30,941 $35,792 $53,612 $23,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,472
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelISISISInsight
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19185/60-15
Total Price$34,829$40,279$60,304$24,580
Adjustments for Features-2,285-3,235-6,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,544$37,044$53,569$24,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,025$0
Total Invoice$30,941$35,792$53,612$23,439
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,875-5,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,911$32,917$47,624$23,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,006$18,713$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Insight

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelISISISInsight
Trim250350FEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,780$5,730$9,230$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$3,235$6,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,030-2,875-5,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20092013
ModelISInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in100.4 in
Length180.1 in172.3 in
Width70.9 in66.7 in
Height56.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.031.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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