Used Honda Insight for Sale nearBirmingham, AL

How much does the Honda Insight cost in today's market?

Used Honda Insight prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda Insight's current nationwide average price is $17,060, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $16,054 over the past year. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits today and how far it has moved within its recent range.

Recently, prices have eased on the 2022 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Honda Insight a good car?

Yes — the Honda Insight is a strong pick if you want a hybrid that blends efficiency, comfort, and everyday usability.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Insight for its fuel economy, comfortable cabin, and smooth ride. They also highlight its technology integration, stylish design, and safety features, with many noting the car’s practical interior space and easy daily-driving character.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out by experts are road noise, engine noise during harder acceleration, and the CVT’s groaning under load.

27.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Insight models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Honda Insight as efficient, comfortable, and easy to live with, and expert coverage reinforces its strong safety and everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, it earns especially positive feedback for its smooth ride, cabin comfort, and well-integrated technology.

• Owners rate the Honda Insight between 4.6 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks favorable if you prioritize efficiency and comfort, and a careful history check helps you choose a well-kept example.

What should I look for when buying a used Honda Insight?

Across all model years, at 68.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing with a reversing camera, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist; EX and Touring add LaneWatch.
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Touring adds Honda Link Security, an AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot, and Honda Link Remote service.
• Fuel efficiency: The LX and EX trims are more efficient, likely due to their lighter weight and smaller 16-inch wheels and tires. They’re supposed to return 52 mpg in combined driving. The Touring is less efficient, rated to achieve 48 mpg in combined driving.

Which Honda Insight trim should I buy?

The 2019 Honda Insight offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim gives you the Insight’s core hybrid efficiency, standard safety tech, and the clean sedan shape that defines the model. It’s the value-focused choice if you want the Insight experience without extra luxury features.
• EX: This trim adds LaneWatch, which expands the driver-assistance suite, and it sits in the middle of the lineup for buyers who want a stronger equipment balance.
• Touring: The top trim adds leather power-adjustable seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a power sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, fog lights, a 10-speaker premium sound system, navigation with real-time traffic, Honda Link subscription services, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. It suits you if you want the most comfort and tech in the lineup.

What Honda Insight do most buyers choose?

The Honda Insight years with the most listings are 2020, 2021, and 2019.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which makes it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward because there are more examples on the market.

What is the Honda Insight's resale value?

The table shows a mixed pattern, with one recent year edging down while the others have moved up. That means some used Insight model years are still holding value well, while others have become a bit more accessible for shoppers.

The 2020, 2019, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Insight safe?

• 2019: 9/10

The Insight’s safety coverage is a major strength, and the 2019 model’s score stands out as the highest confirmed result in the data.

For the safest used buy, the 2019 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Insight now?

Should I buy a used Honda Insight now?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,344. The Honda Insight offers a comfortable cabin, strong fuel economy, and an easygoing daily-driving character that makes it a practical hybrid choice.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.