Used Honda Insight for Sale nearNew York, NY

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 $17,253, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $16,054. 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 used-car pick if you want efficiency, comfort, and a polished everyday driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Insight for its exceptional fuel economy, comfortable interior, smooth ride, and easy-to-use technology. Many also highlight its stylish design and strong safety features, with the 2019 model especially standing out for its practical cabin space and upscale feel.

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

The main trade-offs called out by experts are road and wind noise, CVT groaning during harder acceleration, and the way some higher trims concentrate desirable equipment at the top of the range.

29.3% 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 commentary reinforces that it delivers a refined ride, strong safety performance, and solid build quality. Across the model years in the data, the ownership experience centers on dependable daily commuting and impressive fuel economy.

• 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 a well-rounded hybrid with strong everyday appeal.

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

Across all model years, at 71.7% 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 support
• 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 everyday usability at the lowest price point.
• EX: This trim adds LaneWatch, making it a smart step up if you want more driver-assistance coverage and a broader equipment mix.
• 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 usually give you more shopping choices, which makes it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward because the market has more examples to choose from.

What is the Honda Insight's resale value?

The price movement is mixed, with one recent year declining while the others are edging upward. That gives used buyers a useful split: one model year is becoming a bit more affordable, while the others are showing modest strength. Overall, the table points to a market that is fairly stable rather than swinging sharply in either direction.

The 2019 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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 story is especially strong in 2019, when expert testing confirmed a top score and praised the car’s driver-assistance systems and crash protection. 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:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,172. The Honda Insight offers a comfortable cabin, strong fuel economy, and a polished everyday driving character that makes it easy to live with.

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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.