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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: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $15,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $14,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelISISISInsight
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $21,965
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $20,917
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505 1,725
Rearview camera 350 350 350  
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,637
Rearview camera 324 324 324  
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 1,855 1,725
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 1,716 1,637
Destination 950 950 950 790
Total Price $40,130 $42,505 $43,675 $24,480
Total Invoice $37,379 $39,587 $40,675 $23,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,531
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelISISISInsight
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18185/60-15
Total Price$40,130$42,505$43,675$24,480
Adjustments for Features-4,835-6,535-4,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$35,970$38,840$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0
Total Invoice$37,379$39,587$40,675$23,344
Adjustments for Features-4,504-6,086-4,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,875$33,501$36,172$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$626$3,297$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Insight

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelISISISInsight
Trim200t300350EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
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 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,455$8,155$6,455$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$6,535$4,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,504-6,086-4,5030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20162012
ModelISInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in100.4 in
Length183.7 in172.3 in
Width71.3 in66.7 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.831.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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