Used Honda Insight for Sale nearBurlington, VT

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 $17,329, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $16,007 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2021 and 2022 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Insight a good car?

Yes — the Honda Insight is widely appreciated for its strong fuel economy, comfortable cabin, and safety-minded design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Insight for its smooth ride, easy-to-use technology, and stylish, practical design. Recent model-year feedback also points to a quiet cabin and solid build quality, while the 2019 expert review highlights the car’s upscale feel, roomy interior, and everyday usefulness.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert feedback are road and wind noise, CVT groaning under harder acceleration, and a driving character that stays focused on efficiency first. 30.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Insight models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Honda Insight as a dependable, efficient hybrid with a comfortable ride and strong everyday usability. The car’s reputation is reinforced by praise for its build quality, safety features, and smooth driving character across model years.

• 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 reassuring, especially if you prioritize efficiency, comfort, and a well-rounded daily driver.

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

Across all model years, at 68.3% 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; LaneWatch on EX and Touring trims
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 52 mpg in combined driving for the LX and EX trims; 48 mpg in combined driving for the Touring

Which Honda Insight trim should I buy?

The 2019 Honda Insight offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim gives you the core Insight hybrid experience and is the best-value choice if you want the model’s efficiency and safety focus at the lowest price point.
• EX: This trim adds LaneWatch, which uses a camera to show what’s in the car’s right-side blind spot, making it a smart step up if you want more convenience and visibility support.
• Touring: The top trim adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, 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, and Honda Link subscription services with a Wi-Fi hotspot.

What Honda Insight do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, trim, and condition. They also tend to be the years buyers cross-shop most often, so you get a clearer picture of value.

What is the Honda Insight's resale value?

The newest model years are easing down in price, while the older ones are moving up modestly. That creates a mixed picture overall, but the changes are small enough that the market still looks relatively stable across the lineup. The 2021 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Insight safe?

• 2019: 9/10

The 2019 Insight’s safety suite includes a reversing camera, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. For the safest used buy, the 2019 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Insight now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −0.14% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 31.5% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,685. The Honda Insight offers a comfortable cabin and a strong efficiency-focused character that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.